Nature Insights

In pursuit of happy life, we often find ourselves even more unhappy. And sometimes, it ends up in a smash. The result is stress, anxiety and depression. Isn't it a false equation ? Wrong Face in Pursuit of Happy Life: Loneliness and Lack of Meaningful Interaction Why is it so? Why do we get the reversal, when we are in pursuit of happy life?  Perhaps, we are on the wrong face of life. That's why the more we are up for reprieve from world cares, the more we are in a fix. While we experience loneliness and lack of meaningful interaction, despite being more connected,. The perceived connectivity masks in even deeper isolation.  Simply, it lacks the depth and authenticity of face-to-face connections and virtual interactions, leaving us feeling lonelier in spite of having hundreds of friends or followers. It has taken away our mental peace, the sanctity of our relations, simplicity, and small joys.  Then where can we find escape or happy life? Today  we are  living ...

Have you ever noticed a sudden movement across the bushes in a wetland - something so swift that you freeze, holding your breath for a moment? Your muscles tense, and a strange current of instinctive fear rushes through your body.  Perhaps, for an instant, your mind may conjure an image of a snake about to strike. But t hen, in a flash of gold and brown, the truth reveals itself - a golden swamphen , one of  the vanishing wetland   endangered birds of Swat , darts gracefully across your path.  Relief floods your veins, your breath returns, and a quiet smile replaces your panic. What began as fear transforms into awe at nature’s mystery . Wetland Endangered Birds:  Nature's Elusive Performers The flightless but now the wetland endangered birds are masters of stealth, known for their swift movements and agility. With long legs and strong, slender toes, they nimbly walk across the uneven terrain of wetlands.  They live around the vegetated marshes of the Kan...

We live in the nurturing embrace of nature. Its timeless cycles sustain our life, embodies kindness and remind us of our innate tendency to seek connection with it . Nature and Its Kindness: Subtle ways of Healing Nature sustains our life, offering us water , food, and shade on a hot day. It soothes us through the rustle of leaves in the wind, and the quiet companionship of birdsong at dawn. It heals, nurtures, and restores our balance without asking for anything in return.  Whether it's a gentle wildflower bloom or a calm hush of a forest path, its kindness is ever-present, and inviting us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the world around us . Human Nature Connection:  Interdependency Humans and nature are reciprocally dependent and influenced by each other in complex relationship. The human nature connection has always been deep . They have appreciated, interacted, and survived through ages. Since the dawn of humanity, humans have been inextricably lin...

On the morning of July 3, 2024, when I arrived at my office in Swat Valley ,  I noticed an unusual commotion on the lawn. My colleagues stood anxiously beneath the fig tree, with their eyes fixed upward.  Curious and slightly concerned, I walked closer to join them. What I saw next was a heartbreaking scene that filled me with sorrow. The Rescue of A Bat: A Tragic Sight Under the Fig Tree There, hanging helplessly from a branch, was a large bat, its delicate wing torn and bleeding. The ground beneath was stained with tiny drops of crimson, a silent testament to its suffering. The bat’s eyes, dark and glistening, seemed to plead for mercy - a quiet cry for help that pierced through our helplessness.   We stood around, struck by the tragic helplessness of the moment. There it was - a fragile wild creature, crying silently for help - and we had no idea how to save it. A Call for Help: Rescue 1122 Realizing we couldn’t handle the situation ourselves, we contacted Rescue 1122,...

When Queen Elizabeth II  visited Swat Valley in 1961, she called it " the Switzerland of the East ." Her words   resonated deeply and further cemented the reputation of the valley as a captivating tourist destination, drawing parallels to the famed Swiss Alps.  The valley has ever been celebrated as a jewel of natural splendor and cultural richness. Since ancient times, when it was known as Udyana , meaning “the garden,” and Suvastu , meaning “clear water” - the names that perfectly capture the valley’s serene charm and timeless allure. Salient Features of Swat Valley:  Natural Beauty and Geographic Splendor Nestled in the lap of the Hindu Kush Mountain Range , this enchanting valley is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, vibrant culture, and year-round tourism potential to make it one of the most beloved destinations. The valley is lavishly gifted with nature’s finest treasures . Snowcapped peaks, sparkling rivers, turquoise lakes, rushing w...