We like the animals and the birds and the fish because they are uncomplicated. They have no ulterior motives, no unsavory aspects. Okay, they can eat each other sometimes and that is the dog eat dog world of survival. But it is not angry or mean. It is because they are hungry and since they are instinctual creatures programmed to be that way forever, they do what they do and will always do what they do in the same way they have always acted. It is simple and beautiful because it is not vicious or vengeful. They are programmed to eat or be eaten and that is the way God made it. Humans are much different. They can kill when they are not hungry. They can desire sex even when they take advantage of someone or steal from someone. They can devise strategies in cunning ways to outdo and usurp power from others in the most ruthless style that no aggressive animal can match. Humans are unmatched in cruelty and meanness since they have to deaden their conscience to be so harsh and cruel. But watching the birds and animals seems so peaceful and tame compared to the devastation the humans can bring down on others, that we are in awe of the beauty, the stillness, the peace and tranquility of nature. Nature is a balm of healing for those practically drowning in the sea of despair or hurting so much they want to die. Nature seems like a pristine spring flowing over a cliff in spray compared to the ruthless power of rage that human beings can unleash.
When will we stop the aggressive energies, the fighting and complaining? When will the hearts of human beings make peace and love more important than anger and separation? If we go on like this, we will destroy all that's good and all that's holy. Keep it up because God is definitely watching.