I was looking outside the window of a room and saw flags flying beautifully. But I realized that those flags were flying not because of themselves but because of the wind. Without the wind, they will lie lifeless. The wind had given life to the flags. We need to appreciate this beautiful gift of nature which is given to us at no cost. Don’t we take the wind for granted?
Some of the gadgets like windmills, wind chimes, hot air balloons, parachutes, etc. will not work without the wind. We will not be able to enjoy beautiful scenes like the swinging of branches of trees, dancing of grass and blowing of dry leaves without the wind. We won’t be able to enjoy flying kites or sailing of boats on rivers/sea without the wind. Doesn't the cool breeze feel good on a hot and humid day? We will be deprived of this sensation without wind. We do not even realize how everything outside will become static and the environment will look so eerie.
So, guys, next time when you go out, feel the wind on your skin. Many times, we are so much caught up in our thoughts, that we don't realize the presence of the wind. Come back to the present moment, observe moving things around you and enjoy and appreciate this gift.
But let us talk about the other side of wind also. The wind which is so pleasant to the skin when it blows gently can cause so much havoc and destruction when it blows fiercely. It can uproot houses, trees, break down power lines and even take away lives. Maybe, the wind is trying to tell us that “I am not just a silent and meek witness but have the potential to destroy many things.” So please respect nature. Follow rules in life which nurture nature. Let us not take this wind for granted. Be aware of this free and precious gift. Enjoy!
Listed below are some of the YouTube videos showing the presence of wind:
The Wind in the Corn
Wheat field blowing in the wind
18 Minutes of Wind Blowing through Trees:
Grass moving in the Wind:
10 Incredible Wind Power Facts:
O wind, you have given so much to us. I offer my gratitude to you.
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