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Dana—The Grounding Guide's avatar

Thank you for sharing this, Claudia—I can totally relate to your story. When I was young, all I really noticed were seagulls who had perfect timing when it came to pooping on me, and Arctic terns dive-bombing me. My grandparents also had a grey parrot, and I remember being pretty scared of it. It would spit its food through the cage, and I didn’t know what to make of it at all.

But like you, it wasn’t until I was going through one of the hardest mental and emotional times in my life that I truly began to see and appreciate what was around me. Nature became this quiet, grounding support, a place where I could breathe and find some calm. And those songbirds… they’ve been a lifeline for me. Their songs, simple as they may seem, have brought me so much peace when I’ve needed it most. Just hearing them can shift my whole mood, reminding me that even on tough days, beauty and hope are still out there. It’s incredible how nature can offer those little glimmers of light when everything else feels heavy 🐦🌲🌊✨

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Lani V. Cox's avatar

I'm so glad you were able to spend time in your garden getting to know your surrounding birds. I was always fascinated by those thick field guides and folks who checked them off or when bird watching. They're amazing creatures and fascinating to observe, indeed! 🐦🐦🐦

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