
We the flowers come in a
myriad hues, making us special.
Our fragrance, rarity or looks
further enhance our beauty.
Never do we compete
with one another but
complement and complete
each other, holding hands.
Be it at the altar or in a bouquet,
at the shrine or a festival.
At the garden swaying
in harmony to the
gentle breeze and admiring glances,
we infuse happiness and smiles
across the miles!
I often ponder, that there is so much for us to learn from these pretty flowers. Some are wild, some so delicate, some are short lived while some stay bloomed for months, the fragrance of some mesmerize while some others are an epitome of beauty. Each one so unique and beautiful in their own way and yet all of them, so happy with their “being”, without an iota of envy creeping in.
They seem to be the perfect example of unity and beauty in diversity.
Then why is Man, the most intelligent species, always competing with each other to be one up? Why does he fail to learn from all other components of nature who live in perfect harmony?
Are we really the most intelligent?
Nature gives us so much lessons, but we chose to act whimsically. Great post Radhika Ji
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Very much so Abhay and sadly we think we are the most evolved beings. Why do we find it so difficult to live amicably?
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Don’t know, but Gandhi ji had said “The world has enough for everyone’s needs, but not everyone’s greed”
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Nice one Radhika 🙂
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Thanks Arlene!
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Homo sapiens… the wise men!!!
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Haha! We are wise on paper not actually I guess!
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As you so beautifully say, Radhika, flowers just are. Their beautiful and giving
selves. Human beings are intelligent but frequently are lacking in the emotional
intelligence.
Envy is an ugly witch and should be banned from childhood.
Miriam
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Well said Miriam. Instilling a severe competitive spirit since a young age permeates into children’s personality to always aim to be the best, rather than enjoying and appreciating being just them.
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A valid point, Radhika, that you have brought up; very well put!
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Thanks Narendra!
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Loved this article a lot Radhika.
Nature around us gives so much to learn and it inspires us to the core..!
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Thanks Deeksha. Yes, we need to be open to learn nature’s subtle lessons.
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Absolutely gorgeous – so wisely put – yes we have a lot to learn from nature
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Thanks Shantanu. Hope we do that more diligently.
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My pleasure
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Yes, man indeed the most intelligent species but not the wisest.I strongly agree with the fact that nothing is more selfless and giving as nature is. Wise words.
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Thanks Megha. Man needs to rework his priorities and also learn from beyond the formal education system.
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Yes, I think the formal education system stresses more on the acheivenment than being human. The necessaity of being kind and apathetic should be stresses more.
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Very rightly said !
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Yes, why? If only we would learn from what our Mother Nature demonstrates ever so often through the conduct of her other children.
Intelligent? Have you seen any other creature which purposefully destroys its own habitat? That’s how wise we are!
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I agree with you Narendra. Reading through the thread of comments here, one thing we all agree is that though man may be most intelligent creature but definitely not the wisest.
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A wonderful post Radhika.
Being in nature has taught me so much and yet so much is to reveal.
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Thank you Rupali. Glad that you are ever learning from nature 👍
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And from your words 🙂
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Wonderful lesson taught by the Mother nature.Thanks much for sharing an awakening post.
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My pleasure Megala. I truly hope more people embrace learnings from nature.
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👍🏼😊😇👌🏼💕
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🙏💕😇
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I find your poem and thoughts very beautiful. I agree – the existence of flowers is such profound lesson in itself- they offer such beauty and simply bringing joy with ease of their being.
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Thank you Pragalbha. So glad that you liked the thought.
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So much to think here Radhika, thanks for the share.
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Glad it made you think Moushumi. Thanks a bunch!
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Great post Radhika.
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Thank you Paulo
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Well said Radhika and so wisely put!❤️
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Thanks Richa 🙂
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A flower never compete with another, it just blooms says Zen Shin
I absolutely love this quote and equally your thoughts❤️
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Absolutely. Thanks for sharing the quote Yasmin 🙂
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My pleasure 😊
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Food for thought 😊🌼
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Thanks 😊
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My pleasure
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flower for thought too
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😊
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Love it 👌
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Thanks Saania!
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My pleasure 💖
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Beautiful!
I would think insecurity is the root cause…
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Thanks. Also since a young age we are taught to compete with our friends and peers making us forget that we are unique and gifted in our way.
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True, that too.
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What a gorgeous post to start my blogging week.
Have a wonderful week full of sunshine and smiles.
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Thanks Drew for those lovely wishes. Wishing you a wonderful week too !!
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Perfect point raised Radhika
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Glad you think so Tanvir. Thanks!
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My pleasure 😇
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I guess we are wise only when it comes to feeding to our greed and selfish interests!! We have plundered the earth and yet dont learn anything. Even if it’s ultimately harming us, we dont seem to care. Recently there was a news about people unknowingly consuming 5g or more of plastic in a week from water etc which us equivalent to a credit card…!! Yet we are blatantly using more and more plastics even where there is an alternative! Govt doesn’t implement policies properly and people dont care…the mumbai plastic ban is all but gone now….
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I always feel man is the most selfish creature on earth.
Yes, I too read about that article. I have written a post tilted Plastic Poison about the same. Do check it out at your leisure. Have a good day Sifar!
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Radhika, beautiful and wise lines.
It is very difficult to draw a thin line between healthy competitive spirit and cut throat competitive spirit.
Nature teaches us in its own way, humans should have patience to learn.
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Nature is one of the best teachers Deeksha, only if we were half as good a student. So good to see you here after long. Hope you are doing fine!
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I am good Radhika, thank you so much for the concern 🤗🤗
Because of Tennis elbow pain I almost stopped typing… It helped a lot.. Now slowly trying to come back ☺️
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Glad that you are better now Deeksha. Looking forward to your lovely recipes soon. Best wishes ❤️
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☺️😘🤗
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