Okapi leaves the forest with the purple orchids behind it and strolls through the tall grass, where yellow lily-like flowers entwine here and there between the stalksZebra comes into view from the other side, apparently deep in thought.
-Hey Zebra, what's going on?
Zebra stops and looks up. -Hi. I'm just thinking about my mother and my grandmother.
-Aha. About the holiday tomorrow?
-Yes!
-What do you think about the holiday? Are you going to meet them?
-Yes! My grandmother is very old. I'm looking forward to seeing them.
-Good for you! My mother is far away. I rarely see her but often think about her, says Okapi a bit mysteriously. -Still, I think it's a nice day, but not for the tratidional reasons. says Okapi lightly.
Zebra frowns. -What do you mean by that?
-I'll explain that to you! Mother's Day invites us to reflect on a universal experience and the deep feelings associated with it: because we all have a mother. The commonality that everyone has a mother connects us all in a fundamental way.
-Sounds philosophical. But what if the relationship was or is difficult? Zebra interjects.
-This happens, of course, and that's why it's particularly important to facilitate a positive relationship. For example, by ensuring that the mother or caregiver receives support from the society in which they live. So that, ideally, the caring relationship is not just between a parent and their child but extends to the wider community. So that it can be a shared experience throughout the natural world. Regardless of culture, origin or species.
Zebra nods. -If I understand correctly, you would invite everyone who values the essence of love, care and protection to the holiday. To celebrate the vital feelings that shape our lives.
-You said that beautifully and poetically! Okapi chuckles. -I especially want to emphasize that it really should refer to all living beings, not just those closest to us. Even though the holiday is traditionally dedicated to human mothers, it is important to remember that parental love and care extend beyond humanity. Many animals also have strong maternal or paternal feelings, which illustrates the universal nature of care in the animal realm. -Okapi takes a short break, a large colorful shimmering butterfly sails by. -Extending this feeling of empathy to all living beings is in line with the core values of respect and harmony. The need to care for all living beings stems from the interconnectedness of life and our shared existence on this planet. Okapi indicates with a slight bow that the lecture is over.
Zebra clears its throat. -I'll summarize: So in that sense, tomorrow's holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of loving relationships. Not just on a personal level, but also in the broader context of our interconnected world. It encourages us to deepen our capacity for love, empathy and responsibility, and to allow these qualities to extend beyond our immediate circle to create a more compassionate and harmonious society. May this celebration be a catalyst to foster universal feelings of caring and appreciation, where love becomes the guiding force that binds us together.
-So be it. And so it is! concludes Okapi.