LESSONS FROM NATURE – BY MEENALSONAL

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“Our mother earth is a treasure trove of incredible things and selflessly pours its benefits for all of us. It beholds a plethora of lessons to impart. These precious learnings are the essence of life that keeps life growing and glowing.”

These words by the two authors encapsulate the learnings that follow in this slender, but meaningful, book. The cover image is pleasing, a human hand enfolding a palm leaf protectively.

Mother Nature takes one’s breath away with her beauty and splendour. As Autumn is ushered in, the season of new beginnings, representing maturity and ripeness, one is reminded of John Keats’ ‘Ode to Autumn’ which begins with “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. The lesson of Autumn teaches us to be grounded and be ready to recreate ourselves. The idea of freshness is conveyed through four haiku poems that stress on the above lesson. The chapter ends with two thought-provoking questions that help one to self-introspect, a pattern that is followed across all the chapters.

Whether it is the Blissful Breeze that energises, restoring lost energy, or the calming influence of the Luminous Clouds that help one to mingle with others easily, or the Arduous Drought that teaches us how to value available resources and make use of them as required, nature is filled with valuable lessons if one has the eyes and the imagination to interpret them. Being calm in a crisis is the true test of a brave heart.

The authors seem to have studied these lessons, taking time to assimilate each of them. They refer to the Pacifying Eclipse, which they define in yet another apt haiku.

“A power nap of our mighty celestial bodies

Working round the clock

Time to replenish”

Who can deny the aroma of the Mesmerizing Flowers, lingering on even after they wilt, making them immortal? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if one could spread fragrance in one’s life as well? Or be akin to the sturdy Juniper that helps one to stay content in life? Isn’t it a marvel to witness the Immense Horizon which reveals a wide view of sky and earth as though instructing one to broaden one’s outlook towards life?

Over centuries, lovers and poets have looked at the moon and waxed eloquent about its beauty.

“The moon puts on an elegant show, different every time in shape, colour and nuance.” Arthur Smith

The very same moon also whispers that situations in life change for the better or for the worse, but one situation will not stay on forever. The serenity of night contrasts with the frenetic activity of day, which is what prompted Wordsworth to say, “The world is too much with us.”

Thus, whether it is the stability of the Ocean, the radiance and passion of the Rainbow, or the peril of the Quagmire, there are always life lessons to be learnt. It is important to trust one’s instinct and follow the signals for a boundless life. The magic of the Universe plays a significant role in the lives of all humans.

The authors, who are also sisters, MeenalSonal, have done a brilliant job in interpreting the subtle lessons that Nature provides to humanity, as they provide a kaleidoscopic view inspiring one to look for goodness, balance and harmony everywhere.

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  1. MeenalSonal7/16/2022 08:31:00 PM

    Thank you Deepti for taking our book for review. We are truly humbled by the kind words showered upon us.

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