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28th March 2013, 09:33
I work remotely, miles from anywhere and often see amazing things. Yesterday I saw something that struck me as important, or even portentious. In a clearing I came upon an ant nest, hundreds of minute black ants banking up earth to defend their home from the coming rain. A large red and black bull ant wandered onto the nest, a soldier of its type, big-headed, with formidable jaws. The big ant was no doubt intent on pillage, and made its way to one of the larger entrances. As it was about to enter the nest, one of the small ants noticed it and latched on to one of the big ants hind legs, trying to keep it from invading. With one flick of the leg, the ant was gone, but in the next moment, another little ant (possibly the same one) was latched on to the leg. This one had a secure hold, and the big ant found it hard to dislodge. It had just starting rubbing its leg on the ground to remove the minor annoyance, when a second little ant grabbed a leg from the other side. The big ant stopped playing, and frantically twisted its body, bringing its jaws to the legs to bite the small pests. It wasn’t looking good for the little ants, when a party of their fellows noticed the struggle and hurried to assist. Soon, there were three, four, five, then more little ants holding the big soldier. It looked to escape often, but more and more little ants joined the fray, and soon, the monster was subdued, killed, and taken below.
The ratio of the size of the big ant to the little ant? 99-1.
The battle of the ants is a metaphor only, I certainly do not advocate violence, and believe it only strengthens our bondage - what I believe in is persistence in truth. The others will wake shortly; we need only persist in love and truth and refuse to be diverted to reactions that further our oppression.
In Love and Unity
The ratio of the size of the big ant to the little ant? 99-1.
The battle of the ants is a metaphor only, I certainly do not advocate violence, and believe it only strengthens our bondage - what I believe in is persistence in truth. The others will wake shortly; we need only persist in love and truth and refuse to be diverted to reactions that further our oppression.
In Love and Unity