… even the big fish! Yesterday’s trail moment with the Great Blue Heron spearing his breakfast, was so brutal, I had to walk away from it before it was done.
But (as nature often does) it also got me thinking about death and life and other such sobering thoughts. Reminded me that life is not so much about our own experience and certainly not what we accumulate over its course. But rather what we do for others … the impact we have on those around us. This is what we leave behind in the memories of others and enhances their own life experience.
Striving for fame and riches is a fool’s errand; a real indication of missing out on the true meaning of life. Sharing, loving, giving, …these are the true pieces of our lives that will define our final death-bed thoughts.
On nature’s trails none of these creatures get the comfort of life-reflection surrounded by loved-ones as their time here comes to a close. Humans are almost unique in being outside the food-chain.
So in appreciation of this blessing, perhaps we should go through our lives making sure we have something meaningful to reflect on. All else is frankly irrelevant!
Have a thoughtful week ?
