I love the picture, especially the stillness and stance of trust and peace.
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Written by an environmentalist committed to showing man's impact on the land.
"I watched prairie dogs every day, rise before the sun, stand with their paws pressed together facing the rising sun in total stillness for up to 30 minutes," says Williams. "And then I watched them at the end of the day take that same gesture 30 minutes before the sun goes down; they would press their palms together in perfect stillness. I don't mean to anthropomorphize, but when you look at a creature that has survived over the millennium begin and end each day in that kind of stance, it causes one to think about one's own life and speed and the rapidity in which we live."
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This is good food for thought .. and I have new-found respect for the prairie dog!
Thanks!
Yes, it's the stance of trust and peace that impressed me - in it's trust that nothing harmful can possibly happen to it while in that seemingly "vulnerable" but peaceful state. Very inspiring. Thanks Evan!
Thanks for sharing this. What a beautiful and serene way to start and end a day.
Thank you for sharing this, Evan. It is too endearing to keep for yourself! I love it!
Awsome!!!!!!
Better than Meerkat Manor!!!!
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