Birdwatching for me is a meditative practice. It involves immersing myself in nature and finding a quiet place from which I can observe.
I begin with a prayer of acknowledgment and gratitude. I ready my camera and then I listen. Each bird has its own song and variations. It helps me determine where I want to focus, so I’m not frantically trying to follow the flitting of all the birds.
Not that I’m expert. I recognize many of the regulars by now, and there are still many I do not know. Listening helps me turn off my thoughts and centre myself on the goal.
This week, let’s focus on the art of listening.
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One Woman's Quest II 
I’m late, but here’s my take. Thank you, V.J.
https://aikalandros.com/2020/08/09/lessons-in-listening/
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So glad you joined in. Your post is moving.
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Hearth’s Footprints – https://awisewomansjourney.wordpress.com/2020/08/08/hearths-footprints/
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Wonderful to have you back!
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http://onstageformyselfnow.blog/2020/08/04/natures-silence-improves-my-mind-2/
Perhaps you would enjoy this recent poem of mine about a similar topic.
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Wonderful. Thanks for joining in.
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Thought-provoking.
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https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2020/08/07/seeking-sanctuary/ There were so many ways I wanted to go, but the road led me to this one. 🙂
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Beautiful, Olga.
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Good one, Heather.
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Excellent!
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Finding a quiet place can make all the difference. Bird listening goes along with bird watching 🙂
http://oneletterup.com/2020/08/06/to-listen-or-not-to-listen
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A post with the power to carry us away!
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Always nice to have new voice joining in.
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Listening as key to connection!
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Mine for this week VJ!
Have a lovely week ahead!
https://radhikasreflection.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/identity/
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Thank you. You too!
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The heart has much to say!
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Awesome, VJ. So much value on awareness.
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Thank you!
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Here’s my take – https://amanpan.blog/2020/08/04/night-moves/
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The night has a different feel.
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Here you go! https://iwriteher.com/2020/08/03/little-rascal/
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Sweet!
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I’m with you on listening to the birds… In fact I can identify which exact bird is at the feeder by the way they sing… Here’s mine – https://myheart2heart.blog/2020/08/03/life-on-my-patio/
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It’s so wonderful, isn’t it!
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True 😃
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What a cheery post!
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Beautiful write. Thanks for joining in.
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