"Harmony" in nature doesn't exist. There are larger ecological systems that when working do look somewhat harmonious but within even those systems, there is violent death, since there are living things that prey on other living things to survive. Humans, however seem willing to engage in killing, just for the heck of it, or for power or …
"Harmony" in nature doesn't exist. There are larger ecological systems that when working do look somewhat harmonious but within even those systems, there is violent death, since there are living things that prey on other living things to survive. Humans, however seem willing to engage in killing, just for the heck of it, or for power or getting somebody else's resources, despite the fact that we may claim that life is precious. And, does living in harmony with all living things exclude the billion food animals that are killed yearly in the US? I would like to see us actually be more respectful of all life, but as long as there are humans eating hamburgers and pork chops, that is a fantasy. What's so disheartening about all of this, is that having the chance to experience life is a precious gift, and we are too willing to waste the lives of humans and other animals for the stupidest of reasons. Death is forever.
Thanks J., I agree about the preciousness of life. Being able to appreciate life is an harmonious gift too. Part of that existence however is death; our precious earth some day will perish. So you have me pondering what I mean when I say harmony... even music stops... cymbals clash... drums pound... Does it mean working together toward some higher purpose? I'm off to the dictionary.
"Harmony" in nature doesn't exist. There are larger ecological systems that when working do look somewhat harmonious but within even those systems, there is violent death, since there are living things that prey on other living things to survive. Humans, however seem willing to engage in killing, just for the heck of it, or for power or getting somebody else's resources, despite the fact that we may claim that life is precious. And, does living in harmony with all living things exclude the billion food animals that are killed yearly in the US? I would like to see us actually be more respectful of all life, but as long as there are humans eating hamburgers and pork chops, that is a fantasy. What's so disheartening about all of this, is that having the chance to experience life is a precious gift, and we are too willing to waste the lives of humans and other animals for the stupidest of reasons. Death is forever.
Thanks J., I agree about the preciousness of life. Being able to appreciate life is an harmonious gift too. Part of that existence however is death; our precious earth some day will perish. So you have me pondering what I mean when I say harmony... even music stops... cymbals clash... drums pound... Does it mean working together toward some higher purpose? I'm off to the dictionary.