Love, Attachment, and Nature...

Hold on Forever…?

He (Java Sparrow) circled the top of the house twice, bowing to his seven years of life.

Paused on top of the tree, looked at me solemnly.?Seeming to say, ‘Thank You.’

He then rocketed to the high sky and far away from Home instinctively.

The call of nature overwhelmed attachment.?

Indeed, He was unconditionally loved and cared for since his miraculous fall.

Featherless, vulnerable, and at the gate of certain death…?For sure.

With unexplainable love and compassion for saving a helpless life grew…,

Saving his life and caring emboldened…

So unfamiliar, yet began the seemingly natural journey.

The miracle of human heart and valiant struggle for life ensued…

Love, attachment, and nature nurtured stories weaved for seven years…

A love tapestry is woven with high emotions and unconditional Love,

As a celestial force bounded the souls as One.?????

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He sang, played, ate, slept…, in love and complete safety each day for seven years.

And his profound attachment imprinted deeply into my soul with the wonders.

Each day of the seven years was a joy and unconditional love.

Indeed, it was the union of hearts through heaven and earth,

Love, attachment, and nature intertwined in holy unity.

A symphony of the existence of a Java Sparrow and Me...

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Yet one unsuspected day…??He bolted into the sky, never to return.

The call of nature was so dramatic and overwhelming.

Tears…?Sadness…?

But now, I celebrate His 'Call of Nature' with deep gratitude.?

Thank You for the loving memory.

Amen.

~SVS, (6-20-2023)

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Buddha:? ??Buddha emphasized the importance of understanding and transcending attachment in order to achieve enlightenment. According to Buddhist teachings, attachment and clinging to desires are the root causes of suffering. Buddha taught that true love arises from a selfless and compassionate heart, detached from selfish cravings.

Jesus:? ??Jesus emphasized the power of love and its transformative nature. He taught that love should be the guiding principle in human interactions, and he exemplified this through his teachings and actions. He encouraged people to let go of worldly attachments and instead seek a deeper spiritual connection with others through love.

Plato:? ?? Plato explored the concept of love in, particularly in his dialogue "Symposium." He presented the idea that love is a longing for beauty and goodness, and that it has the potential to inspire individuals to transcend their earthly existence and strive for the ideal forms.

Shakespeare:? ??Shakespeare, through his plays and sonnets, delved into various aspects of love and attachment. His works explore the complexities of romantic love, highlighting both its ecstatic heights and its potential for tragedy. Shakespeare recognized the power of passion and desire, often portraying characters who grapple with the conflicting forces of love and attachment.

While these individuals approached the topics of love, attachment, and nature from different perspectives, their teachings and works collectively reflect the enduring human quest to understand the complexities of these fundamental aspects of our existence.