Friday, 20 March 2020

Worry. A Lesson From The Birds.




I noticed that the last few mornings have been quieter than usual. I haven't heard the birds as much as I normally do. When I checked the backyard bird feeder that is just below my bedroom window I found out why. It was almost empty.





 I went outside and everything seemed to be the same. Birds were everywhere, but there  were no birds forming a queue at the feeder. They weren't pushing and jostling to get the remaining seeds that had fallen on the ground below. They didn't poop on my car window in protest at my forgetfulness. And I doubt very much that they stayed up all night in their nests complaining about the shortage of food. They simply carried on being birds and doing what birds do. They found food elsewhere.






I've been a birdwatcher for years. I find it both calming and relaxing. And in all the time observing them, I've never seen a worried bird. Yes they have predators and instincts but I don't believe that birds worry. About anything.





We have all done a fair amount of worrying recently. Life with a vestibular disorder brings about anxiety on a daily basis. But while most of the world worried about toilet paper and hand sanitizer, I was far more concerned about having my anti nausea and dizziness medication. I have enough to last me for quite some time. I will be okay. Toilet paper never even registered on the worry scale.






So I'm taking a lesson from the birds. And from a bible verse. "Look at the birds in the air: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them...Matthew 6 vs 26.
I'm not going to worry. Worrying will only exacerbate my symptoms and I really don't need that on top of everything else right now. I'm going to focus my energy elsewhere and lay low until the storm passes.


And this just in...as of 30 minutes ago, there is toilet paper in my grocery store again.



I have enough, but bought some anyway.




And in case you were worried about the birds, I replenished the birdfeeder.













2 comments:

  1. What a powerful lesson and great reminder.

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    1. Thank you Lola. Hope you are okay and not worrying.

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