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| Birthday photo 2019 |
This
bellowing symphony was made even more delightful by the fact that I
could enjoy it despite my simple and spartan lifestyle. Had a
Silicon Valley billionaire wished to experience the same primordial
cacophony, not even the world’s best travel agent could guarantee
it for him.
The
throaty, but almost comical, howls of the monkeys also reminded me of
an important philosophical lesson. If one seeks to lead a
contemplative life, it is important to peel away the fleeting,
transient elements of the human drama and focus on the enduring,
permanent aspects.
And what could be more elemental than creatures that have lived in the tree tops for who knows how many thousands of generations?
And what could be more elemental than creatures that have lived in the tree tops for who knows how many thousands of generations?
