NATURE, A MODEL OF PEACE

Towards Positive Living

THE root cause of most of our problems is our deviation from the peaceful model of Nature, which is the best model for us to follow. All the dilemmas we face today have arisen because we have not followed Nature’s lead.

The stars and planets are in continual motion in their orbits, but they never collide with each other. This shows us how to proceed to our destination in life without coming into conflict with others. The sun, too, is an excellent model in this regard. It shows us how we should give life to others in a totally undiscriminating way. Trees are another shining example for us. They supply healthy and beneficial oxygen, in exchange for gases harmful to other creatures. Observe how flowers spread their fragrance all around them, regardless of whether they are appreciated for it or not! A flowing stream irrigates the fields without expecting anything in return. Without inculcating similar altruistic values within ourselves, no meaningful life is possible.

In short, positivity prevails throughout Nature. Negativity just does not exist in the natural world. This teaches us that we should respond positively at all times, even in negative situations.

In this world, positive living is of relevance not only as far as moral behaviour is concerned. It is incumbent upon us to follow a positive course at all times and in all situations. For, in this vast universe, there is only our tiny earth on which human beings may survive. To date, there is no other place in the cosmos where we have discovered life supporting systems. Preserving Nature, therefore, is synonymous with sustaining Life, while destroying Nature will lead to total extinction.

This beautiful world of Nature created by God is well on its way to being ruined by Man. Widespread violence, ecological disturbance and global warming have together become a menace greater than that of a possible world war. Indeed, it is as if a third world war has already been thrust upon us. This is the biggest threat we are facing today. We have to work unitedly and sincerely to save Nature in the interest of all humanity. In short, consistently engaging in positive living amounts to saving Life, while failing to do so is a certain way of committing suicide.