… When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left. 
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” 
And they divided up His garments by casting lots. 
The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” …

New Testament, Luke 23:34

2021, January 1.

Now, it is the 11. hour.

Actually, it’s only 100 seconds to Midnight some say.

I know that in the whole hustle & bustle of the Corona Virus disrupting life as we know it, it is easy to loose sight of any bigger picture. 
We loose sight and awareness of a threat way beyond our own health and economic survival, that is right around the corner.

As human beings we tend to be like ants, having not much of an overview or idea where we are actually going so busily.
Most of us are no eagles, that is obvious ;  )

But a few of us are, eagle-eyed. And with enough perspective and life lived to tell us something about their view from above.

This one is one such eagle (in my humble opinion at least)

Watch it – please – but hold on to your seat!!!
This reality is no news to me, but again … it really hit me hard.

Its on Netflix (if you pay – best quality)

and also here (for free – quality … not so)  

Have we forgotten
that wilderness is not a place,
but a pattern of the soul
where every tree, every bird and beast
is a soul maker?

Have we forgotten
that wilderness is not a place
but a moving feast of the starts,
footprints, scales and beginnings?

Have we forgotten
that every creature is within us
carried by tides
of earthly blood
and that it was us who named them?

Have we forgotten
that wilderness is not a place
but a season
and that we are in its
final hour?

Ian McCallum 

– Costa Rica is a small country 51100 km2 / 5 million people

– Costa Rica contains 5% of the world’s biodiversity

– It has 5 active volcanoes … and a total of 112 volcanos

– Costa Rica contains 12 microclimates, beaches, mountains and volcanoes, tropical jungles, rainforests, cool-weather forests, waterfalls, and more

– 25% of its land and forrest territory is protected

– It is home to about 900 different bird species … and more than 250 species of mammals

– Around 18% of the world’s butterfly species can be found in Costa Rica, as well as 90% of the species that are found in Central America. There are more than 1,200 different types of butterflies fluttering around here ; )

– It has access to two oceans, the Pacific Ocean on its western coast, and the Caribbean Sea in the east

– Costa Rica aims to be completely carbon neutral by 2021

– It was named one of the happiest countries in the world

– Costa Rica has one of the Highest Life Expectancies in the World. The Nicoya Peninsula on the west coast is designated one of the Blue Zones on Earth. Regions where a higher than usual number of people live much longer than average.

– Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world that voluntarily abolished their Army in 1948. Military budget subsequently has been used for health care and education.

Wilderness has a place here

Nature has a chance here

Nature and Human can co-exist

Resurrection is possible

Amen :  )