A choir of birds chirp outside my window each morning. And the melodies breathe a refreshing breeze into my soul that helps me face the day. It’s a simple sound, never ceasing to surprise and delight me, reminding me of something greater.
Taking pleasure in the every-day moments, common yet majestic, can bring mirth even in the darkest times. But first you need to hear them.
It’s easy not to notice them. Some mornings I don’t because I’m too distracted or worried or something.
Awareness is key. Take note of the world around you. When you do, it makes all the difference. Noticing those small details can have big effects on your life.
Hearing the chirps helps me reframe my mind. It reminds me that there’s a whole world out there that’s still chiming, dancing from branch to branch, living as it has for thousands of years.
And just because a pandemic has struck human life, some creatures go unperturbed, singing the song of life, as they eat worms and fly and soar, freely going about their lives.
And I’m reminded that someday we will be free too.
John Pa 