This is one of the oldest digital photographs I have which was taken with a 4 pixel compact Canon camera about 15 years ago! It is also one of my favourite pictures because it offers a promise in two ways- the shoot and the bud!
The leaf symbolises the life that is already manifest. The bud symbolises all that is yet to come!
For the last 51 days since the 500 and 1000 rupees notes were declared non-legal tender in India, people who transacted their business in cash have had an intensely harrowing time. Although it was meant to curtail the black money in circulation, I wonder whether the leaders responsible for this decision have foreseen the agony it would push people into!
So we are in a difficult season economically and politically! There is anxiety and distress! So the new year does not seem to bring in a respite or relief for many in rural India!
I too have felt disturbed over the lack of sensitivity of our leaders to do enough to address this distressing situation!
So for me, this photograph brings me a gentle reminder of the hope that we are called to live with even in difficult times!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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