It’s been quite a while since my last post. The other day, as I was observing nature, a thought crossed my mind that felt perfect for this space. So here I am again—consider this my comeback post, lol.
Human life is a constant churn of ups and downs. Every morning arrives with its own set of commitments - tasks to complete, bills to pay, responsibilities to shoulder and expectations to fulfill. We stand at countless crossroads, making decisions in every corner of life: academics, relationships, career choices, personal habits, and even hobbies.
We are always running: running for survival, running for security, running for identify or running for approval. Even when our bodies finally rest - sinking into a warm bath or lying down after a long and tiring day - our minds continue it's endless journey through past wounds or future uncertainties. Peace often feels like a rare guest, slipping in briefly and leaving before we even acknowledge it, just because we dwell more on planning for future or coping with everyday pressure and anxiety.
There is a saying in Sanatan Dharma, that happiness in life is like a drop of honey, sweet but tiny, while life's miseries feel like wandering through a vast forest. This is mentioned "Udhyoga parva" in Mahabaratha termed as "Vidhura Needhi". Vidhura is explaining the concept of Dharma to king Dirdrashtra through a small story. The parable goes like this.... A man falls into a deep pit and clings to a fragile branch, while snakes and wild beasts wait below to destroy him. Two rats—one white and one black, symbolizing day and night—constantly gnaw at the branch, slowly cutting off his last support. In the midst of this danger, a single drop of honey falls into the man’s mouth, giving him a moment of sweetness. Forgetting the peril surrounding him, he becomes absorbed in that tiny pleasure. Vidura explains that this drop of honey represents the fleeting joys of the world, while human life is continuously consumed by time. Yet, blinded by momentary delights, people ignore the deeper truth of life’s fragility and the inevitability of suffering.
This is indeed a profound truth! but even within that forest of chaos, there is a secret path - one that leads to a little peace for the mind and one that can provide deep healing for the soul. That path is Nature.
If we choose to pause - even for less than five minutes - nature has the power to soften our racing mind. Look up at the endless sky and feel how your thoughts expand with its vastness.
Watch the gentle sunrise and let it remind you that beginnings are always possible. Gaze at a peaceful sunset and let its colors calm the turbulence within you.
Notice the blooming flowers and try to hear what they silently whisper. May be they carry the medicine to heal your wound.
Listen to the waves - what message do their rhythms carry for you today?
Every moment, nature surrounds us with beauty, wisdom, and quiet truth. But we are often so deeply entangled in our worries that we overlook these gifts completely. Nature also humbles us. It reminds us that we are incredibly small in this giant world, yet we carry an ego larger than a mountain. The rising tides, the drifting clouds, the vast horizon - they all show us that life is bigger than our fears and more generous than our frustrations.
So today, just stop for one minute! Look around! Observe! and Listen! Nature is always speaking - we simply forget to pay attention. Let this be your thought for the day. "Try to create harmony with nature" If you allow it, even the smallest moment with nature can bring peace, grounding, and clarity to your soul.