7 Lessons from Nature

Nature that we live in is the best tutor for our development and welfare. People synchronized with Nature tend to live a happy life. Anything that violates the laws of Nature will have to face the consequences. Thanks to the Industrialisation and Consumerism, the traditional reliance on Nature was displaced. Modern agriculture is a good example of destroying the Nature. Of late, this blunder has been understood, and the traditional, organic farming is now recommended for sustained and peaceful existence. Nature is replete with numerous examples about how to live on earth. However, they can be classified into the seven broad groups as below.

Equilibrium maintained: Nature has built-in measures like Flood, Famine, Storm, etc. to contain the unregulated growth of all life forms. Else, aggression and violence would have surfaced. Further, nobody can have excess over what is required for a normal life.

Interdependency: Each life species depends on others for survival and growth. Rat eats the human food to become the feed of the snake that in turn is preyed by the Porcupine and Vulture, which get hunted by human. Vegetation depends on water, land and air for growth and propagation. Animals and humans rely on herbs, plants and trees. Man rears animals for the selfish motive. So all are interdependent.

Survival: Methods vary, but the aim is same. Hunting, clasping, pecking, swallowing, grabbing, squeezing, etc.. Are some examples. An Anglerfish lures its feed by a flash of light. The weak species meekly surrenders to the strong one. Adaptation to the changing environment is another method. A Camel can sustain without food and water for a long period as its hump releases the reserve fat. The sturdy and smart becomes the fittest to survive during the times of danger and exigency. 

Patience: Crane waits for its feed. Snail keeps its own pace though aware of the impending danger. A hawk flies for hours to get its prey. A seed takes years to become a tree. Nepenthes traps the innocent insect. Dead plants and trees over time produce fossil fuels like coal and petroleum. The rocks yield precious metals, minerals and diamond. Lustrous silk is spun by the patient larva of a moth. Nymphs of Cicadas hibernate in the soil for 17 years to emerge as adults. Land remains patient by silently bearing the ever-growing stock of buildings and population.

Protection: Tortoise dwells in a shell. Rhinoceroses wear a leathery coat. Penguins and Sea lions have a fatty layer against the freezing cold. A hen spreads her plumes to shield the chicks when rain lashes. The dog keeps watch for its master. Pineapple and Jack's fruits have a thorny rind to safeguard from the insects and animals.

Duty: Learn from the studious and hard-working Ants, Bees, Fish and Squirrel. The Sun rises and sets everyday least bothered about the seasons of the Earth. The heart never feels tired. Birds keep schedules for the day work and return to the nests at dusk. Trees and plants bend towards sunlight for their development. The Earth rotates and revolves around Sun giving seasons and time.

Selfless and unbiased service: Five elements make our life. Sun shines always unmindful of whether others care for it. Rain pours, and rivers flow without bias for the benefit of all. Trees yield fruits and plants bear flower even in a remote forest. In the deep sea, an oyster produces  a pearl. 

Let us appreciate the Nature and live peacefully and happily. Forever.