Over the years I've attempted over and over again to write in this blog. I wanted to use it as a means of motivation in bettering my writing skills. I've attempted to use it as a means of educating myself. I've even attempted to express myself but I've never tried just blankly writing down my thoughts. So here we..
A few days ago I found out that one of my heroes, someone I look up to, aspired and wished to be like has gone missing during right after a dive while filming his next movie/documentary.
His name is Rob Stewart. He is a biologist, diver, filmmaker, directer, writer, artist, conservationist, shark advocate and a hero.
He was lost in the ocean and they spent over 73 hours searching for him and when they finally found him, he was 220 ft. underwater.
In my opinion, I think he was truly loved by god. You see, I'm a Muslim and in Islam it is known that if someone drowns they die a shaheed (شهيد) which translates to a saint. This means anyone who dies in this manner goes directly to heaven without being judged. It is one of the most honorable deaths along with dying during prayer.
Rob (rest his soul), loved the ocean. He dedicated his life to raising awareness and teaching people about sharks and conservation.
He not only died a saint but he did so while doing what he loved. On a dive trip for filming a cute Sawfish for his next awareness film (Sharkwater 2: Extinction).
So now, I just feel sad. Sad for the rest of us humans that are left here on earth dealing with the consequences of our human manners and imperfections.
Dealing with the rising tides and melting arctic ice; Less and less forests and more and more murky undrinkable water; global warming and climate change; more carbon dioxide, killing corals which leads to less oxygen produced by corals; and even the possible extinction of Sharks, Elephants, Rhinos, Lions and more.
I feel sad for us because we can't seem to save ourselves from ourselves.
We need help but we can't expect to pass the test without studying hard and putting work into it.
No one will just give us the answers; and unless we realize that, no one will save us and we can't blame anyone but ourselves.
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I guess I'll just end this with a quote:
"There is simply no issue more important. Conservation is the preservation of human life on earth, and that, above all else, is worth fighting for." - Rob Stewart
A few days ago I found out that one of my heroes, someone I look up to, aspired and wished to be like has gone missing during right after a dive while filming his next movie/documentary.His name is Rob Stewart. He is a biologist, diver, filmmaker, directer, writer, artist, conservationist, shark advocate and a hero.
He was lost in the ocean and they spent over 73 hours searching for him and when they finally found him, he was 220 ft. underwater.
Rob (rest his soul), loved the ocean. He dedicated his life to raising awareness and teaching people about sharks and conservation.
He not only died a saint but he did so while doing what he loved. On a dive trip for filming a cute Sawfish for his next awareness film (Sharkwater 2: Extinction).
So now, I just feel sad. Sad for the rest of us humans that are left here on earth dealing with the consequences of our human manners and imperfections.
Dealing with the rising tides and melting arctic ice; Less and less forests and more and more murky undrinkable water; global warming and climate change; more carbon dioxide, killing corals which leads to less oxygen produced by corals; and even the possible extinction of Sharks, Elephants, Rhinos, Lions and more.
I feel sad for us because we can't seem to save ourselves from ourselves.
We need help but we can't expect to pass the test without studying hard and putting work into it.
No one will just give us the answers; and unless we realize that, no one will save us and we can't blame anyone but ourselves.
--
I guess I'll just end this with a quote:
"There is simply no issue more important. Conservation is the preservation of human life on earth, and that, above all else, is worth fighting for." - Rob Stewart
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