I rounded a bend, and there he was…a beautiful barred owl. He was resting on a tree branch only ten feet away.
He stared at me, following my every move. And he stayed for a long while, preening, unfazed by my presence. Amazing…
And I had a thought…maybe the Earth appreciates human company. Maybe that’s why I feel so welcome in the natural world.
To me, being with the Earth and her nature beings is like being with old friends who know you inside and out, and love you for exactly who you are.
Just before the owl disappeared into the trees, he stopped and stared intently once more.
I thanked him for his company, and my heart smiled…
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