We should pause to reflect on the world-wide resonance of the story of Inky, a beautiful and indefatigable octopus who knew all drains lead to the sea. We all know, at the most base level, that any enclosure – be it barren or resplendent — is captivity. And must be resisted.
#OpentheCages. #EmptytheTanks. #Free.
Inky the Octopus Escapes From a New Zealand Aquarium
Inky The Octopus‘s Great Escape
“Inky is out…
it’s hard not to note that Inky chose to bolt from surroundings in which he was safe, secure, and hand fed, for the dangers of an open sea that teems sharks, seals, and whales that might eat him. Inky chose liberty over security.”
So should we….
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