Elephant crackup? and other messages
I read an article in the New York Times recently, an article that tugged at my heartstrings and made me ask myself once again, what am I doing?
The article was about elephants, and more specifically, the crises we have put elephants in, and how elephants are responding to that crises. These elephants are not doing well. I’m saddened by this. I also became overwhelmed by the feeling of wanting to do something to help.
I love these big beautiful creatures — ok, I’m really a sucker for all critters, but elephants have a special place in my heart. The first non-abstract, non-stone-carving sculpture I ever made was of an elephant. (If I ever find the cast of that elephant, I’ll post the photos.) I made drawings of them - an homage of sorts to these beautiful, social animals.
This article led me to the websites of the Elephant Sanctuary and PAWS, two organizations dedicated to providing sanctuaries for elephants (and other creatures in need). As I read about the work of these organizations, I felt that tug again.
I don’t exactly know what that tug is about. I know it’s important and that I must explore its message.
