There’s a Lonely Ant Crossing the Veranda
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I don’t know what is going on with him. But his childish behavior made me wonder if he is a lost, lonely, and discarded human being. I thought that all his tormenting legion of monsters perhaps were inside his soul, and they seemed to incessantly torture him. Absence of caring, sharing relationships can give birth to such virulent inner monsters. Perhaps he is no longer able to control anyone in his family or in the work place. That inability may have led to an overpowering urge to control every situation and those around him, knowing fully well all the time that such attempts are doomed to fail. His inner monsters may have blinded him so much that he cannot recognize the threats posed by his behavior.
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Relationships, good or bad, momentary or long lasting, with humanity or divinity teach us lessons for the future. A momentary interaction with anyone or anything on earth or beyond can leave an impression on our minds and hearts immediately, or when remembered later. I believe the power of relationships stems from the fact that in their complete absence we cannot recognize our own identity. We relate because we have the ability to love, and that ability comes to us because we ourselves are products of love. ‘There’s a Lonely Ant Crossing the Veranda’ is about the transformative power of relationships to teach us valuable lessons for life. If only we paused to learn we would become true channels of peace and harmonious co-existence.
About the Author
Thomas J. F holds a PhD in technology mediated education in allied health sciences. He lives with his wife Rachel in Manipal. India. He has two sons Abishek and Ashirwad. Ashirwad is married to Anuja. Thomas J.F. has been a teacher and educational leader in India, Oman, and the UAE. His upbringing in a Christian family and his educational institutions have imbibed in him a deep commitment to value centered living. His first story was published when he was a 13-year-old school boy. Since then he has been writing prose, poems, and songs. He has a YouTube channel called “Fragrance from a Broken Bottle” for his Christian gospel songs, mostly in Tamil. He has travelled internationally since 1974. He makes it a point to learn something new from everyone he meets, and every life experience as well on a daily basis firmly believing that such learning makes him lead a meaningful, useful, and purposeful life. His previous book ‘A Pair of Shoes in the Laundry Basket’ has consistently received 5 star ratings from his readers.