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This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realise it is play. The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is. I’m here to tell you that the path to peace is right there, when you want to get away. When you are present, you can allow the mind to be as it is without getting entangled in it. If you miss the present moment, you miss your appointment with life. That is very serious!

Friday, June 15, 2012

Watch what we believe

 
W&N watercolour on Amedeo 200gsm 

This was Coco's (my Crow and companion for 20 years) typical stance when she was relaxing, and to me seemed wistful, pensive and deep in thought. I'm sure crows can be deep in thought - she certainly had enough to ponder - whether she should go into the kitchen and beg a tit-bit, where next to dig up my seedlings in the garden, which of the dogs to harass by pulling their tails or stealing their food or even wandering into the bedroom or bathroom to collect some items to stash up her tree. 

Crows often appear in groups and I've often wondered if she missed the company of other crows. Though there seems to be no variation in their caw-ing to each other, each caw actually has a different meaning. I would immediately know when she's hungry by the caw she uttered and their complex vocabulary is one sign of their intelligence, and is also a sign of their significance as power animals. When a crow explores something new, others watch closely to see what happens and then learn from it. They often make great noise when hunters are around, warning the animals and other birds. Crows recognise potential danger and hence always post lookouts when feeding. This is their most vulnerable time. This helps us understand that we must watch what we believe, to test our habitual ideas about reality against a more universal standard. 

Coco passed away at the age of 27 after a stroke and I can honestly say no other animal enriched my life like she did. 

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4 comments:

  1. What a wonderful post, Maree! Coco sounds like she was full of personality and fun, and I'm sure you must miss her.

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    1. Thank you Melissa. and, oh yes, I do SO miss her, but luckily we have these wonderful memories for always...

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  2. I've always been a bird lover, but crows have never been high on my list. Reading about Coco reminded me that love and friendship can happen to even the 'punks' of the bird world. I'm sure there's an animal haven in the afterlife. I'm sure Coco is there, doing what she likes best!

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    1. How kind of you Robert, I am also sure she's in Crow heaven! I must tell you that, once you have experienced interaction with a crow, your whole belief system about them will change! Have a great day!

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