I went around the garden the other day, to see if any rose bud was without the web of spider. I did not find any! I found the folded leaf on this stem in the photo, where the spider has made its nest.
There is a place for all living creatures in nature. The nature is a home and safe haven for all.
When I watched the bomb blast sights in Colombo in the TV yesterday killing over 200 people, I was shocked to find how humans do not let others have space for those whom they do not like! These people who are referred to as terrorists, are victims of circumstances who have resorted to retaliate or react to their adversaries.
Our human history has some ugly chapters of hate history!
During the ongoing election campaigning in india, I come across many hate and angry expressions by political parties against religious groups, ethnic communities, people who are in the margins of society! The worst statements of intimidation have often come from most 'responsible' leaders!
We are created to live giving space for each other. The physical space, social space, religious space, etc. make people feel at home!
The division of people because of belief system, political ideology or habits of living which are referred to in the political campaign would destroy all of us. It is dangerous to think of controlling or subduing others, because humans are called to live free and fraternally!
There is social and emotional space for all of us. Let us be mindful of others and flee from an obsession of arrogance of self importance !
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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