Being out in the country, away from the modern conveniences and interruptions of modern-day life can be such a refreshing experience. I am currently staying at an encampment that is at least ten miles from any city. One cannot help but see all of the insects, birds, and living creatures that surround you in a place like this. I took a short walk yesterday afternoon and saw probably three to four grasshoppers for every step I took. It's amazing how much life is here, when you stop and take a look.
Experiences like this remind us that these types of beings have been here much longer than we are . . . and they will continue to be here long after we no longer roam the earth. That should give us caution when we too carelessly bulldoze and develop this earth of ours. We need to do things like that in a way that is mindful of what is already here.
It's easy to get frustrated at animals and critters that cause us to swerve when we drive on the road. But those animals, and their ancestors, were most likely traveling along that same path for years before we ever tried to put a road there. There's nothing wrong with development and growth, in and of itself. But we would do well to remember that we share this earth . . . and that along with the right to cultivate things, we have a responsibility to do it the right way.
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