Obviously this isn't Hawaii (although snow does fall on Mauna Kea in the winter.)
We don't use Facebook.
We don't do "likes" or "follows."
We don't watch U-tubes.
We don't even have a hand-held device.
And, we rarely "forward" stuff on.
There are too many distractions as it is.
For some reason, this image and story (recently shared with us) were far too poignant not to share. Says a lot about how we treat the rest of our pack and the role of leaders. Feel free to pass it on, but give credit to the photographer Cesare Brai.
- A wolf pack: the first 3 are the old or sick, they give the pace to the entire pack. If it was the other way round, they would be left behind, losing contact with the pack. In case of an ambush they would be sacrificed.
- Then come 5 strong ones, the front line. In the center are the rest of the pack members, then the 5 strongest following.
- Last is alone, the alpha. He controls everything from the rear. In that position he can see everything, decide the direction. He sees all of the pack.
- The pack moves according to the elders pace and help each other, watch each other.
For once I am speechless, I knew that wolves are different, but didn't realize how much we could learn from them.
Hi Lunel,
ReplyDeleteI am Nan No'eau Penner's son. I just recently discovered your blog post regarding my mom. It was touching and beautifully written. I wanted to reach out and talk more if possible. Please be well, and take care.
Peace,
Tod Hackett - email address is: todpaula@aol.com.