Jo loved crows. She fed them whenever she saw them. She fed them wherever she saw them.
Picture a nice New Delhi hotel; all rooms feature a balcony.
Picture Jo inviting a convention of crows to her balcony.
Picture Jo in all her glory generously feeding the crows bread crumbs and crackers (borrowed from the hotel restaurant).
Me?
Intimidated by the loud squawking, frightened by the unpredictable darting movements, and horrified by the mess, I am very uncomfortable. I fear she will get us all in trouble with the authorities. I’m unsure which authorities but surely someone will object to this type of convention at their hotel.
Enviously I watch her connection to the crows become apparent. I don’t understand but I can see that she has some sort of a relationship with them.
Over the years, Jo tries to teach me by example about communication with animals. I am a poor student but I appreciate her efforts. I envy her access to other species in such close proximity. My own connection with other species occurs at more of a distance.
Do you communicate with animals? How did you learn? What do you learn?
What do your friends teach you? Are you ever uncomfortable with things your friends do? How do you handle it?
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COMMEMORATIVE
As I struggled with how to respond to this BLOG:
It came to me that when it comes to Joy and you see a CROW you will think of this special beloved friend and shared experiences. This offers us a chance to honor and preserve the memory of someone we loved, learned from, cried with and often shared laughter together.
I wonder what will I leave behind that will memorialize that I once was here on earth? Who will care? What am I demonstrating through my actions or projecting to others that may preserve my memory for even a short time?
I am grateful for the times I unexpectedly honor the memories and the reminder of loved ones, I often suddenly tune into advice given to me on how to better function in my present situation and the great joy of those I have memorialize. Margie Conrad
Thank you Margie for your message. It is tantalizing to think of how we ourselves will be remembered.
You are correct that a crow sighting will always warm my heart.
Take care of yourself!
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