In the deep fall don't you imagine the leaves think how comfortable it will be to touch the earth instead of the nothingness of air and the endless freshets of wind? And don't you think the trees themselves, especially those with mossy, warm caves, begin to think of the birds that will come — six, … Continue reading Mary Oliver’s Song for Autumn
birdsong
This morning as I surrendered to God on my yoga mat, I heard the loveliest song coming from a bird several trees away from my window. The call was crisp and clear, deliberate and delicate. It became my mantra for several moments as I centered myself in prayer. Then it came. The battle of the … Continue reading birdsong
lessons learned: hummingbirds and hope
I wrote this post a couple of summers ago, and in looking for hope today, I came across this one. ~cameron In the past couple of weeks, I have found myself taking refuge on my screened-in porch during times of day when the birds feed. Whenever I begin to question humanity or grieve for this … Continue reading lessons learned: hummingbirds and hope
