Stray Birds (no. 43)
Tagore
“THE fish in the water is silent,
the animal on the earth is noisy,
the bird in the air is singing,
But Man has in him the
silence of the sea,
the noise of the earth
and the music of the air.”
birds
A Better Life ~ Setting Worry Aside
I like to watch the birds and geckos in my yard. I don’t imagine they worry about goals, 401K retirement plans, inflation, or recessions. They go about their business working to get by to tomorrow. They seem to balance work and rest. No late nights or nights out with the boys or girls. They offer us several lessons: Strive for a balance between work and rest, work hard today and tomorrow will take care of itself.
Today’s Good Word ~ Ears
Our ears are a wonderful gift. We hear the sounds of our world through our ears. We hear birds singing. We hear the wind blowing through the trees. We hear waves crashing on the seashore. We hear someone tell us us, ‘I love you.’ We hear the roar of a crowd when our team wins. We hear the stories of an aging parent. We hear the last words of a loved one dying. Our ears are a special gift.
Something to Think About
I went for a nature walk today. I saw lizards, multiple species of birds, two deer, and fortunately no snakes. The only sound I heard was that of a gentle southerly breeze passing through the trees and the birds serenading me. My mind slowly emptied during my walk. By the time I finished, I was relaxed and ready to take on the day. There are times when it is important to ditch the unnatural sounds and let our minds clear out. Think of a nature walk without listening to digital media or engaging in non-stop conversation as spring cleaning for your mind.
