How a Simple Story Inspired Me to Create a Self-Improvement Training Module

Dear Citizens, I received this short story from a friend through his mail (on the face, it seemed silly), but upon reading it a second and more times, I felt that I could convert it into a training module for self-improvement. Nature and its inhabitants teach us every day, but we often ignore them. Pay attention, and we can learn from insects too.

Regards,
Colonel Jude Mayne

Ironically, a similar situation arose this morning when a motorcyclist was weaving in and out of traffic, and a lady chided him, though he did not touch her car. They got into an altercation, leaving us all stranded for a good 10 minutes.

Reaction to an Incident

The response should have been, "ignoring a fool."

This morning, I was thinking along the same lines as presented in your PPT. Nature teaches us many things. What I learn from nature is: "If we harm nature in any way, nature will someday retaliate in a manner that we cannot imagine."

Have you observed plants growing on their own, asking for nothing, yet offering us fruits, flowers, and many useful things? Even if they don't directly benefit humankind, they play a crucial role in balancing our ecosystem. I find it remarkable to contemplate and relate to human values.

I hope all readers will appreciate sharing their thoughts.

Thanks,
Bijay

Well said, Mr. Bijay Majumdar. Nature gives us many good things without expecting anything in return. For the benefit of all our readers, I am sharing an old Sanskrit Proverb.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan
Navi Mumbai

Greetings Colonel, the fresh perspective on the ordinary that you posted is thought-provoking! Maintaining balance and equanimity is the key to peace according to the 'Gita' too! An excellent presentation that needs to be shared with a wider community!

Regards,
NS

You have made a very valid point. Abuse due to human activity has reached alarming proportions. Global warming, pollution, environmental degradation, and the disappearance of many species and wildlife have all become significant concerns, unlike ever before. It is time that we respect nature more for the prosperity of posterity.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan
Navi Mumbai