Story of Jadav Payeng, the Forest Man
Story of Jadav Payeng, the Forest Man
by Melissa Hayes, M.S.
“This man walks to the desert everyday. But no one has a clue what he’s hiding in his bag.”
Video length: 1 minute 24 seconds
Song credit: Made of Glass by Lalo Brickman
To learn more about Jadav ‘Molai’ Payeng: https://allthatsinteresting.com/jadav-payeng
I love Jadav’s style of environmental advocacy.
“Little by little, a little becomes a lot.”
— Tanzanian proverb
Imagine if we each took one small action every day to improve the quality of the world around us.
It can be anything. Tiny acts, medium, profound, silly, kind, common, miniscule, visionary, grand, silent, encouraging. All are equally of value.
Life gives us chances every day.
(Seemingly) small acts of kindness can create massive waves of hope and change.
These kind actions benefit the giver, the receiver(s), any onlookers, AND anyone who later hears a retelling of the story. I feel this every time I watch the video above. I can feel Jadav’s kindness for the land.
Even if no one knows or sees, it matters for the collective consciousness.
These kind actions become a tiny piece (peace) of Light in our hearts, which grows brighter over time.
Don’t give up on these kind actions, especially when times feel dark.
They can become the needed heart-fuel to light the path ahead.
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