In the city I live in, we have a local national park full of trees. I'm thankful for that place, although I do I wish it was bigger. I was walking around and climbing by some tracks when I saw a beautiful tarantula crossing a path. I just stopped and decided to absorb myself in its walking nature and how big the world is for that entity.
Behind me there was a family going up the same track and they also noticed the tarantula. Without doubting it, a kid shouted:
- "Quickly dad, kill it."
His brother also said that, encouraging their dad to kill the tarantula. Then I stopped their dad.
- "Wait. This is the last place that the tarantula has to live in. Do you really want to kill it?"
- "Well, it's dangerous and all and we have kids here..."
- "Why not stand still and let it cross safely? Then you can go up and will admire rest of the forest."
After some reflections and discussions I convinced them to stand still and watch. Soon, tarantula crossed and hid into the bushes and rocks. I shared that sometimes fear gets into us but we need to keep calm and change our perspective. If we are kind with to a tiny creature, then we can start to be kind to bigger ones.
Their dad thanked me and shared his about the above mentioned experience. He shaked his head and said:
- "You're right. I was about to make a mistake."
The children even said good bye to 'creepy tarantula' and they learned something too.
I remained there, watching the family pass with a new fresh perspective of life.
Here's a picture of the forest named: Bosque de Tlalpan, here in Mexico City.
Behind me there was a family going up the same track and they also noticed the tarantula. Without doubting it, a kid shouted:
- "Quickly dad, kill it."
His brother also said that, encouraging their dad to kill the tarantula. Then I stopped their dad.
- "Wait. This is the last place that the tarantula has to live in. Do you really want to kill it?"
- "Well, it's dangerous and all and we have kids here..."
- "Why not stand still and let it cross safely? Then you can go up and will admire rest of the forest."
After some reflections and discussions I convinced them to stand still and watch. Soon, tarantula crossed and hid into the bushes and rocks. I shared that sometimes fear gets into us but we need to keep calm and change our perspective. If we are kind with to a tiny creature, then we can start to be kind to bigger ones.
Their dad thanked me and shared his about the above mentioned experience. He shaked his head and said:
- "You're right. I was about to make a mistake."
The children even said good bye to 'creepy tarantula' and they learned something too.
I remained there, watching the family pass with a new fresh perspective of life.
Here's a picture of the forest named: Bosque de Tlalpan, here in Mexico City.
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- Posted by Gyrocloudy
- May 15, 2016
- Comments (8)
Readers Comments
hattie wrote: I love spiders, they are so fascinating to watch and reading your story reminded me that i would like to know more about them, so thank you :)! Just found out female tarantulas can live 30 years or longer in the wild :o!
coralineophetnet wrote: How courages of you. Well done!
leoladyc728 wrote: so kind of you to save the tarantula.
splain wrote: You did well in not just saving the tarantula but in helping others to view the world a little differently
kjoyw wrote: Tarantula are fascinating creatures. Thank you for saving it!
whitedove wrote: Teaching moment
mindyjourney wrote: How beautiful the forest! Glad you have such a green space and are encouraging those who visit to have respect for the creatures. thank you <3.
Mish wrote: Wow...so proud of you, Gyro! Big hugs. Family learned from you. Wonderful .
