Waiting

It seems as though our world is speeding up. Faster internet, next-day delivery, immediate access to information and services. Having to wait is viewed as a negative.

I’ve noticed there’s a lot of waiting in the natural world. A while back, I watched this Northern Harrier perched on a fence for a long while. She scanned her surroundings, waiting for the slightest movement signaling breakfast. Her very survival was dependent upon her ability to wait for her prey to show itself.

Animals and plants wait for the right timing for all that they do. Mating, birth, hibernation, blooming…there’s no rush in the natural world. 

Trees don’t strive to drop their leaves faster than they did the previous fall, and flowers don’t hurry to bloom sooner than they did last spring. They wait for Earth’s perfect timing.

Maybe waiting is a natural part of life. More time for contemplation, more opportunities for thoughtful and guided decisions.

Something to ponder…inspired by a beautiful harrier.

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Special

He appeared briefly…a common yellowthroat. Usually fast moving and elusive, I was delighted to spot him resting for a moment.

The more I wander, the more I appreciate how special the natural world is. Such beautiful and unique residents, with personalities and preferences. More like us than not, I suspect.

Day by day, as I move deeper and deeper into the natural world, I feel more at home. What a privilege it is to experience the Earth’s family and to feel a part of it.

How very grateful I am…

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Contented

Not long ago, I spotted this beautiful green heron at the edge of a stream. Known for being shy and elusive, I was grateful he allowed me into his world.

As I watched him, I felt myself slip into that space where thoughts disappear and time melts away. And I relished the feeling of complete contentment.

I suspect that in that moment I was no longer my ordinary self. For a brief time, I felt connected to everything, and free from human concerns.

My dream is to live from that place…a place where all is well no matter the circumstance.

How very grateful I am to the lovely heron for the reminder that it’s possible…

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