An hour of pure enlightenment!

100s of the emperor penguins start their march together from their usual habitat during a particular period of the year to their traditional breeding ground that is 100s of miles away, with a single goal in mind - to find LOVE - as a result pocreate. Some males are rejected upfront and return home (only to try their luck nxt year :). Some manage to woo their partners, get her into the mood for love(no candle lights required :), and you know the rest! and when the bundle(egg) of joy arrives, starts the painful responsibilty for the dad to protect the egg from the most hostile weather conditions in the planet(-20 or -30 C). They patiently wait for the mothers that had walked back home for food to return in a few months time, provided they make it. For over 4 months the father foregoes food and water, the only motivation being his unborn progeny, tucked between his feet and belly. Once the mother returns with food for the chicks, the fathers walk a few hundred miles back home to break their fast. The chicks are taken care by the moms and are also taught the tricks of survival for a few more months till the dads return. They have a few family moments together before the farewell time and then the parents leave the chicks behind to return home. They may never see each other again. Now its upto the young ones to find their way back home and when they do, they instinctively search and find an opening on the frozen ocean to take their first plunge ever!

The Strength, Determination, Tolerance, Persistence, Resillience & Surviving Skills demonstrated by the penguins can easily make anyone feel inadequate. They know what they need to do in life and just go ahead to fulfill their purpose...no matter what - No Complaints, No Questions, No Resentment, No Whining whatsoever. They dont read self development books, attend Tony Robbin's seminar, no self affirmations or reassurance is required either...and most importantly they do everything so unconditionally.... So unbelievably true!

Since then, whenever I sorta slip into the "Why me?" mode, though not too often - An image of a penquin with a smirk on his face flashes in my mind..& u guessed it right.... from there I go along the flow with some rejuvinated spirit, trusting the Universal plan for me like never before !

Marche de l'empereur, La - A must watch documentary!