It is common to see coconut trees showing some signs of plant diseases. Farmers are constantly fighting this battle of pests and diseases.
I have been noticing acres of coconut plantations coming up in different places in south India in the recent years. Several trees show signs of diseases without a warning and they stop bearing the nuts over a short period of time.
We have lost over fifty trees in our compound much before they reach half of their normal life span.
One of the common causes of shortened life for humans in Tamil Nadu and Kerala states is road traffic accidents.
A recent survey suggests that careless driving, drunken driving, driving at night without a break and ignoring traffic regulations are the common causes. They are preventable. And yet this tragedy continues unbated.
Why humans are death bent or prone to high risk behaviour!
I guess this is a question which needs serious exploration! A doctor told me the other day, ‘humans feel that they have achieved dominion over all things’. But have they!
We belong a generation of people who are drifting into despair and anxiety for many lose hope to live because of the travails of life.
It is for this reason, the writer of the Proverbs calls for diligent attention and prudent living in chapter 27 verse 23: ‘know well the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds’.
We are responsible for the welfare of others as well. How can we create an awareness about safe driving practices! I wish congregations of the Churches would take this as a mission! Safe driving is good for everyone!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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