There is a wise man said, "Science is not only found in school books. We can get knowledge from the natural surroundings"
Based on the words above, I would like to share knowledge from the results of reflection and observation of the natural surroundings by writing that we as humans can learn from animals and plants though.
Below are some of the animal and plant life that we deserve to imitate in living life in the world. Listen and reflect.
- Rice Plants
Green Wheat
In some special countries in Indonesia, rice is a staple food. But who would have thought that the rice plant contained sufficient values of philosophical knowledge and education.
As we know, the more full the rice plant, the lower the stem. Humans should also be like rice, meaning the more knowledge we get, the higher our respect and tolerance, far from being arrogant.
There is a saying, "the sky is still above the sky" means that above our intelligence there are those who are smarter than us. In essence, humans tend to dislike arrogance, but sometimes unconsciously because we have excess intelligence or wealth, we act arrogantly.
So let's learn to live from rice. The more filled the lower. The higher our position, the more knowledge we get, the higher our respect and tolerance, the more humble we are without humbling ourselves.
- Shy Princess Plant
green leaves
In Indonesia, this plant is known as the shy princess plant which in Latin is Mimosa Pudica Linn.
In my opinion this plant is more like a woman. If we see, this plant is very beautiful and attractive. But when we hold the thorn, of course it will pierce and injure the skin of our fingers.
This plant is very unique, but when we touch the leaves immediately close in shame. The lesson from this plant is that all of us, especially women, must be more aware that the nature of a woman is how she maintains her morals and honor.
When he wants to be held or touched by others, he can protect himself and feel embarrassed by that action. This plant when seen is very beautiful, especially in the morning, but when trampled on, the thorns can hurt.
- Ant Beast
black ant
All are small animals that sometimes irritate us. Right?
But who would have thought that if we pay attention to the life of ants, there are many lessons that we can take. The lives of the ants when they walk are neatly lined up and when they meet they seem to touch first, and what is most visible is their cooperation when they work together to lift food.
The value of life from this small animal is very suitable for us to apply in social life. Namely to always maintain order in the rules, maintain social harmony by greeting each other when meeting and the most influential is mutual cooperation in helping fellow human beings.
- Butterflies
selective focus
Who does not know this one animal? surely everyone knows and in general all humans really like it. With a shape that is quite unique in its wings, especially when it lands on flowers.
Even though I know maybe some humans don't like this one animal. but let's take an education from the life of this butterfly. In biology, butterflies are included in the category of animals whose metamorphosis is perfect. Because in each phase the shape is different.
Did we know that before becoming a butterfly with a beautiful shape, this one animal must go through several processes, namely from an egg, then becoming a caterpillar, then turning into a cocoon and finally becoming a butterfly.
Everyone certainly doesn't like caterpillars, besides being able to make our skin itchy, the shape is sometimes scary, sometimes we have the heart to kill it. Then the cocoon, it depends on the natural surroundings, steadfast in carrying out its role as a cocoon that rains when it rains and when it is hot it gets too hot.
So are we as humans. We must be steadfast in living the process of life in pursuing our dreams and ideals. Tests and trials of course exist, being humiliated and humiliated is normal, but as long as we are persistent, the process will not betray the results. Enough of this writing. Maybe you all have views on how humans can learn from plants and animals.
Hopefully this article is useful. May the days be full of blessings. Amen