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The Anthill Parable
A foursome of golfers were on the course one day and as they were playing, one of the golfers balls landed on an ant hill.
There were thousands of ants in the ant hill until the golfer took his first swing. He missed the ball and took out half of the ant colony. Muttering and cussing the duffer took another swing. Yet another miss! Except for the ant hill. He had taken out the rest of the ants with the exception of 2 of the ants. One of the ants looked at the other and said in an urgent manner, " If we want to survive, we had better get on the ball!"
As a species we need to realize that Mother Nature has no measure of time or individuals. When things go awry, she will fix them in her own way and in her own time without regard to guilty or innocent. If we do not minimize the damage we do, she will do it for us and if that includes the elimination of our species, then it is just a byproduct of nature bringing things back into balance.
Like The Guess Who say in their song, "there's a new mother nature taking over, she's gettin' us all!
So get on the ball and do your part to make sure we survive and prosper by helping all facets of our environment alleviate the stress we have put on our waterways and oceans, our air and our land.
That does not mean we over react and prohibit anything and everything! It means we act with thought and science using reason, logic and commonsense!
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You always get right to the heart of the issues, with no hidden agenda. You are so right, and the story you use to make your point is perfect. Well done as usual!
I sort of appreciate the hub. The dialogue,umm.. sometimes I wonder if you and BP are actually over 70 and have high blood pressure. :)
One way or another your message rings true through the words of so many writers and speakers. I loved your creative twist on it...thanks for telling it again. Rated up.
What a great call to arms for those who care about the planet and it's inhabitants including we silly humans.
I enjoyed this one logic!
hummnnnn. what was that line in wargames... something like Bees will be the next dominate species??? liked the hub. take care. meow48
Thanks for another gem, logic,commonsense. In light of the Gulf disaster, this really rings true.
Wow, I'm late getting here. Excellent little parable and very true. Thank you.
I love it, observe and adapt. Great parable. Peace :)
It means we act with thought and science using reason, logic and commonsense!
never heard a truer statement
thank you
Well done and thought provoking, I'm looking forward to reading more of your hubs. Thanks!
p.s. I'll never look at an ant the same again;)
I've lived long enough to see how well we've done cleaning up our country, and I've travelled enough to see how much cleaner America is than any other country. Everyone I know makes an effort to recycle, use less power, and do their share for the environment.
I'm going to retell that joke. Not as a parable, just to make fun of my golfing friends.
Interesting parable. Your comments' lists are interesting too, especially the ones back and forth with the Blondepoet...it was as good as watching a soap opera so thanks for that too.
I think we our often governed by a 'nanny state' when in fact like you say, we can often fix problems for ourselves.
A huge huge xHappy New Year Logic. Are you going to kiss me or do I have to lie to my diary?x0
I've been following the Exchange between you and BP.
Now I have to choose between the bedroom or the kitchen.
My babe just walked by in her nighty with Bologna and Whipped cream,my favorite except for Ice cream and Ketchup.
Hope I don't get heartburn again.
Interesting and thoughtfully done! Thanks for this one! Nice to meet you.
love this one, great anaology!
I love it!
The Guess Who! Well done. Great parable. I liked it.
You make me melt like hot fudge on a sundae.
Oh Logic that was just the bees knees, oh god if I had a hat on it would have burst at the seams.....my soul dosth runneth over......I am surely overcome.
Baby, you are so fine I could put you on a plate and sop you up with a biscuit.xo
Heyyyyyy darling Logic did you miss me??? xoxxox
a bit of wisdom always go down well
I really like this. Great parable
Why have you been working so hard Logic? I bet you could do with a nice massage from a pair of skilled hands like myself. Don't burn yourself out you sweet thing (hugs)
i really liked this hub.... it made so much sense.... hence the name i suppose...
Logic thanks for becoming a fan, and stay on the ball, I do like the way you started a serious issue with a joke. Good way to keep them reading
Have you been busy too Logic? I miss you. Mind you I have been flat out too.
Oh so much to choose from. I think I may choose the snakewood, sounds sssssss...izzling and rather exotic. Of course two sets of keys would only be appropriate one for me and one for you, for being such a master builder of course LMAO. Have a bonza day Logic (hugs)
Do I get the lucky door prize Logic?
Good afternoon to the charming Logic. I see I am the first here woo hoo. Love the parable here. Love BP xo
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