Lessons from the wren...

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So, I was on the deck this morning watering my plants and something brushed against my shoulder. I turned and caught some movement out of the corner of my eye and then saw a baby bird sitting on the seat of my porch swing - about a foot away from where I was standing. I surmised his flight from point A to point B was unexpectedly interrupted by encountering my shoulder during the flight plan. He didn't look too bothered or confused - was just looking around trying to get his bearings, to regroup and to carry on.

As Joe and I watched, he awkwardly took off over the deck railing and ran smack dab into the side of our neighbor's house. He wasn't going too fast or too straight; so, he wasn't hurt. But, again, his flight was unexpectedly interrupted. Again, he was forced to regroup before he could continue.

We came into the house and I fretted about how he was going to find his nest and if he was OK. Joe told me to relax - he will find his way. And, pretty soon, there was the little guy, sitting on the deck rail facing toward the direction where he originally started. He was on his way home. My new friend's flight lesson was over for the day.

There are lots of valuable things to take away from watching this little bird's flight experience...helpful things about trusting, focusing, letting go, landing safely, trying again, determination, taking a detour, being vulnerable, sitting still, carrying on... special lessons that are helpful in teaching your heart how to fly!