I read recently that for the first time in more than 45 years, there were no rhinoceros poached in India’s parks. A task force was put together, which included local villagers, to monitor the phones of convicted poachers. Police teams patrolled the areas night and day, putting pressure on would be poachers.
The one-horned rhinos have been exploited for their horns. The horns have traditionally been used in Chinese medicine; but more commonly as a symbol of wealth and success. Their numbers had fallen to only around 100 in the early 1900s. Today there are close to 3,000.
The threat to, and the loss of so many species, concerns many of us. Sometimes we feel hopeless and as if no matter what we do, we cannot stop the evil that has run amok in the world. Our own sphere of influence may seem insignificant, but when citizens unite for a common cause, their influence is multiplied. We are often encouraged by the numerous nonprofit groups to part with our hard earned money to “save” various species; but these organizations have limited ability. Quite often the money given to them is miss handled and only about 65% goes to the actual charity.
Large groups of people who truly care about the wrongs they see, can drive away the evil without violence. We can become light keepers by allowing the goodness in our own hearts to join with that of others. Our small circle of light, when combined with that of other citizens, grows larger; and the darkness is driven out. We could all strive to grow our sphere of influence by seeking out those who also want to drive away the evil doers and help our planet’s non-human species. More and more people on the planet are awakening, and the light that we emit together will heal its wounds.
30 JANUARY 2023 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
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