While bunch preparing for this pod, we heard about near and far enemies of virtues. For example the "near enemy" of Compassion is pity and the "far enemy" is cruelty, for Karuna on one side is self-love and on other side is ill-will. The near ones could be harder. This idea brought sharpness and clarity in my thoughts. When I heard the trees would be cut my first reaction was oh no and series of thoughts started running in my mind on good/bad of our doing. And as the story progressed I started tearing not because the trees would be cut but to see what a possible compassionate response feels like. I could also feel "enemies" in my mind. The "care" could come out in rage, feeling sad or blame. An invaluable moment of learning! I don't know what heart it takes to have a response like this, but I now know it is possible. Trupti, so happy you transcribed the story.