In this seriously bleak times, nature has provided a welcome relief. Time continues its merciless move forwards and with it goes the circle of life. Seeds sprout, flowers blossom, plants fruit, we eat. That’s how it’s always been and will always be.

There’s something really relaxing about the idea that the natural world ticks on, and there’s something even better about seeing that process in action.

Twitter user @AlfieDaye shared a photo of a blackberry’s lifecycle, from tiny bud to beautiful blossom, green berry and finally juicy, fat fruit. Within just four days, the picture has been liked over one million times – suggesting that we’re all entralled to nature’s magnificence.

(Picture: Twitter/@AlfieDaye)

In response to his berry life cycle, other people have been sharing other cool photos:

Your cup of joe had a whole life before it made it into your hands

(Picture: Twitter/@egillick)

A blueberry goes through a full cold-colour transformation before it’s ready to munch

(Picture:Twitter/@shredd77)

Strawberries ripen from tiny buds

(Picture: Twitter/partyheinz1)

It’s also worth saying that Alfie has used his post’s virality to highlight something even more important and worthy than a berry’s lifespan:

Since this tweet got a little attention, l’ll proceed to remind you:– EVERY single Black Life Matters – Equality & Justice > politics – Read books, read books, read books – You have one life, so follow your heart— Re: Alfie (@AlfieDaye) June 17, 2020

The lifespan of a human shouldn’t end with being suffocated or tasered to death, being incarcerated without proper represenation or be curtained by systemic racism. Just a thought.

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courtesy of METRO

by Miranda Larbi

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