Integral Part of Life

I told my students,it is amazing!. On my way I see   plants,trees, birds, butterflies, dogs, squirrels, the sky, plants,trees, birds, butterflies, dogs, squirrels, the sky, clouds, etc. ).

Best part of this walking is Friends no gadgets, no tracking of distance/time/heart rate etc.What one need is just a pair of good shoes, comfortable  clothes, a waist pouch to keep my phone so that I walk  hands-free.Friends I literally walk through an orchestra  and music of  nature, presented by the birds and insects!! .I often pair this with the sight of the glorious sunset, and I make my day . 

Friends everyday, I look forward to that hour, wherein I observe as much Nature as I can.I note down the questions I get, and seek answers. Questions like “What is the connection between butterfly and monsoon?” “What is the pattern of a honeybug?” “What happens to trees during cyclones?”  I get back home and research ,With all this I am able to learn all about carbon sequestration.I also wrote one poem how whale contribution in carbon reduction process.The behavior of birds and insects, why “tree-plantation drives” don’t even come close to replacing a tree being  cut down in my country, how clouds form patterns everyday, etc. 

Sometimes I pause, capture birds chirping make audio of same.Whenever I see a snail moving on a leaf, near hedge of tulsi plants I make video of same.
All this has made my life beautiful and meaningful, of course I have lost 3 Kg weight. I am less materialistic now.With passage of time I  have many female cute friends who believe in walking,we often wave at each other while doing eco- walk and exchange our greetings. Everyday I thank all mighty for giving me strength to do so.I feel so much near to GOD.—-

Sukarma Thareja

Alumnus IITK

India