After this deadly pandemic God will make a way. Trust Him. But man, after having suffered desperate social, economic, n health setbacks must learn to respect n not inflict any hurt to the all-pervading Nature. Will man change? The truth is that even collectively, n despite all gadgetry, we are simply too small n weak before Her power n plenty. Let’s go back to the good old habits of our ancestors a century or two ago. Did I say don’t be modern or progressive? But do it in tune with nature. Soulfully. With music, poetry, romance; with love and kindness and no harm to life around us.
Within half a week of quarantine we are already experiencing Spring in its rhythming splendour. The birds are tweeting and flying freely, the flowers are blooming, the trees swaying; the air is now so much purer, and the lungs almost ready to take on the challenge of the prevailing new monster. True, Nature is healing, and other species are reclaiming their space while humans retreat. Time to introspect. Let’s give our Mother and Her other offsprings a chance, and see how she turns soft and rewards us. Go green, not with envy, nor with greed, but green between and alongside yellow and blue. Go vigorously, but be gentle; and stride afresh with renewed energy. Don’t be consumed by material gains or losses. Don’t destroy yourself nor others for your worldly pursuits. Nothing is permanent. Like our lives.
Let’s all strive to make this wonderful world the glorious garden it used to be. For our own peace and pleasure, and for our children to cherish! ?????????????
–Prof Dr Keki Turel.