I love the zoo near my home. I provide a yearly pass to my grandchildren. It allows three families free access anytime they want to go. For some of my grandchildren a trip happens once a year but others go every week. The animals are always the same. Those that go once a year feel like they see everything and truly enjoy the day with amazing, exotic creatures. The family that goes every week learns details missed by the less frequent visitors. They learn about animal habits, how the seasons affect behavior, who the trainers are, and how the babies grow from week to week.
I feel that way about my life. I have a free pass. Days pass one by one and I choose whether I learn and grow or whether I let time go by, unconsciously. I'd like to know my fellow travelers. What they do, how they think, and how they respond to this amazing mortal life, really interests me.
My pass will expire some time soon. I hope to be alive every day.
I write on Fridays with a large group who inspire me. Only five minutes and without much thought to perfection. I write, prompted by one word that sends my thoughts to the keyboard and hopefully make sense.
Great pass. I still enjoy going to the zoo.
ReplyDeleteIsn't the zoo wonderful. Our zoo has Sumatran tigers which fill me with awe. I have watched one grow from cub to teenager to adult female.
DeleteFab take on this, Gabriele. "I hope to be alive every day": is this the essence of a good life?! Loved your post. I learn so much from you and I thank you for that. Helen xx
ReplyDeleteP.S. Would you be surprised to hear that we're annual pass holders at our local zoo and we go pretty much almost every week??!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised. I know from listening to you that providing your littles with natural experiences is very important to you.
DeleteI have not been to the zoo in a long time but I really want to go now! I like the link you make with life- we have the pass but we have to choose to make the most of it.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a zoo close by? I think you live in Scotland, right?
ReplyDeleteYes, Edinburgh Zoo is not far away. I will have to go some time.
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