Moments before this photo was taken, I watched a human repeatedly punch a baby elephant in the face.
Given our location, my military and professional background was irrelevant in this situation. I was instructed not to react, as it would have caused an international incident.
With rage brewing, and tears in my eyes, I did exactly what a good mama is supposed to do. To show all of the elephants love.
Despite the extreme environment; the trauma; the pain; the rage; and the helplessness. Love was all those elephants really needed.
Because, love is all you need. ❤️
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About the author:
“Boling's research is part of her Graduate Studies at Harvard University where she examines "extreme environments" and how they can have potential negative impacts on humans operating in the extreme environment. Implementing "psychological field kits" are a way of mitigating negative variables such as abnormal human behavior and abnormal human psychology that can play a role in team degradation.”
Melanie Boling, Extreme ICE Environments Neuroscientist, Boling Expeditionary Research Group; and Neuropsychology Graduate Student, Harvard University.