Friday, 9 August 2013

What We Can Learn From Elephants



THE ELEPHANTS' JOURNEY
TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS.




BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?

Some will say there is no God. 

Tell that to elephants.


Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller "The Elephant Whisperer," bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over
the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during the US invasion in 2003.




On March 7, 2012, Lawrence Anthony died.

He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons & numerous elephants.

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home, led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House.


Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe, not only
because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of
the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked

in such an organized way.


Walking slowly - for days - making their way in a solemn
one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.

Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for some years! Yet, they knew where they were going.



The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects,
honouring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect
that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything. 
Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.


SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS GREATER

1 comment:

Unknown said...

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