While doomscrolling the other day, I caught something unexpected.
I saw a livestream of an elephant rescue.
After 44 years of solitary living in a cement enclosure, this elephant was finally free.
She arrived at a sanctuary and stepped onto soft dirt for the first time.
There was hay and water and shade.
She was playing.
Frolicking.
You could almost see her joy.
This must be the best day of her life.
For now, she’s staying in the barnyard as she adjusts to her new home.
Soon she’ll be able to join the other elephants roaming freely around the grounds.
As I watched this elephant explore her new home, it reminded me of the first day we brought Blue home.
She didn’t quite know what to think of the backyard.
She’d only ever lived in a cage.
Freedom was unfamiliar.
But now?
Now Blue owns the place.
She’s living her best life chasing rabbits, barking at delivery trucks, and stealing the occasional sock.
Instead of doomscrolling, I watched freedom and joy unfold in real time.
I will be following this elephant.
She reminded me to stop the doomscrolling and look for hope.
It’s there.
Liz Brenner
Everyone has a story to tell.
Even you.
Especially you.
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