Today me and my friend had stopped by a local tea shop near Salem. This particular shop was famous for its tea and coconut buns.
While there I noticed a man with a dog walk into the shop for tea, he had a banana too. The dog was looking at him while he drank his tea, they seemed to understand each other. The man, from his expression, seemed to be asking the dog, “Would you like to have a bite?” and the dog seemed to say, “Yes, I would,” and he gave half the banana to the dog and dog ate it. I’m not that familiar with dogs but I never thought a dog would eat a banana.
It was a simple but beautiful moment, the man treated the dog like family, like another human being, equally respecting and loving that animal.
I suppose that is the ultimate point of enlightenment, treating each and every being with equality, with love and respect. It blows my mind, it made me think very deeply about this connection between the man and his dog.
I still remember something I read somewhere: “The moment we extend our compassion to every living being we find peace.” I am sure the man with that dog finds ultimate peace.
Today I am gratefully remembering that unknown guy who made me think deeply about this connection.
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