Trance

The man looked at the tree with awe. “So mighty, so strong”, he thought. He admired the network that the tree had built. The tree had birds with nest, birds with long beaks, tiny animals (almost camouflaged) and little bigger animals (extremely naughty yet lazy). “Look at the fresh green leaves, maybe that’s why the tree is so mighty. Look at those fresh and juicy fruits, maybe the ability to bear and share makes the tree so strong. The tree has so many living beings which will never let loneliness creep in, may be that gives life. Hmmmm”. The man was lost in thoughts. He was so immersed in admiring the nature’s beauty that he went into trance.

Many years later reality hit him. He opened his eyes. There were no birds, no animals, no leaves and no fruits. It was just the tree standing still – Still mighty, still strong. The man was depressed, he screamed.”How cruel is this world, why didn’t it let the mighty tree live longer? How cruel”. He heard himself saying “I am still alive. I feel much better without the unnecessary companions who crowded my thoughts and life. I never wanted to bear and share. I am happier to stand alone and admire the beauty alone. Just like how you did. You got a little involved and look how depressing it is. I am happy and I thank you”. The man experienced silence. He was so immersed in admiring the nature’s beauty that he went into trance – again!

- Words of Venus