forever hopeful
looking at life
with gleaming eyes
Life is such a wonderful experience and so short. How and why is it that we, the most intelligent species on this planet (what we believe of course) lose that gleam in the eye that was filled with endless adventures and mysteries to be experienced and just let go of everything during the course of our life. Strange isn’t it?
I have always been attracted by squirrels for their boundless energy. Their zest leaves me wondering if its not always food they are searching for but something eternal just beyond our grasp.
According to popular myths and legend the stripes of a squirrel is the result of Lord Ram (of Ramayana fame)caressing the squirrel after helping in his/her own way by dropping small stones when the bridge to Lanka was being constructed.
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Aw loved how the squirrels helped Lord Rama. Lovely picture.
Interesting. I’ve never heard the story of the squirrel stripe. I find them interesting too, and I think they purposefully drop acorns toward me and my schnauzers when we walk below the trees.
Loved the poem and squirrels are so much fun to watch scurrying about! ♥
You know, Pravs, just today – I was thinking what a lot there was to learn from all the non-humans around here. For the entire duration of my one-hour walk today, a kite stayed perched on a pipe. Moving only once or twice to fiddle with its feathers. 🙂
bright eyes search for nuts
nuts of wisdom
humans only eat them
Beautiful photo and thoughts. The eye is heart shaped.
Very interesting way to look at life, and beings, and things in general. I agree, life is far too short. And that’s a great lesson you’re sharing. Thank you. Made me stop and reflect for a second, always appreciative of such moments.
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Very interesting Pheno…
nice pic! 🙂
True… They are always lively … loved your thoughts.
Had never heard this, very interesting !! Nice the picture.
Have a fantastic day!
Nice way with words you have:-) The energy of squirrels are surely inspiring:-)
Thanks for sharing on Wordless Wednesday. Great photo!
Oh my goodness…what a fruitful post. I learned something today thanks to your posting, and sweet sweet squirrel image.
I should like to know who Lord Rama is and what happened to him. Thanks for your post for it make me look up this story and so I learn something new!
Wil, ABCW Team
I have never heard that story, but will check it out.
Leslie
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An old girlfriend referred to squirrels as rats with thicker tails (She wasn’t a fan). I sorta like them.
Love that story about Lord Ram. I keep telling my daughter about it 🙂 And , wonderful picture!
I had never heard that legend before.
Squirrels definitely have more energy than I do.
SQUIRRELS! I love them. Love your words here.
Cute! I’ve featured a squirrel this week as well. ☺
SQUIRREL is looking so cute
They teach us a lot indeed! I once saw a group, in tandem, chewing on branches on a tree. How synergetic they were! Thanks for linking with us at the CBH this week….will be sharing this post on the online newspaper I will be posting later! tweeting too!
google-ads have added an add for “squirrel-proof bird-feeders” to your post!
I somehow do know that tidbit about squirrels yes! And click like everytime is perfect 😀
Richa
I love squirrels and that’s interesting to know !
What a cutie and looks so curious with those eyes that sparkle. Love it!
JM Illinois
What a lovely story of how Squirrels became striped by being loved for their helpfulness.
They are busy creatures and their zest for life really is a great lesson to us all, thanks for sharing !
Squirrels are some of the sweetest critters. I didn’t know that legend, thanks for sharing, it’s lovely!
Beautiful photo! They are amazing little creatures… 🙂
Lovely shot!
Very cute!
Glad to learn about the myth of the squirrel stripes. They’re lovable creatures and really interesting.
Cute little creatures. But they have a sharp set of teeth that bore large big coconuts. They are still cute, though! Nicely!
Hank