A Simple Secret in a Bird's Nest

Out in the garden this morning, I found a tiny bird's nest, no larger than the palm of my hand.

I always love to discover a bird's nest--not that it happens often, but I've found a small share of them. There's something so pure, so simple, about a little creature instinctively constructing a safe haven for its young, without any frills or fanfare.

I think it's the perfect reminder (in this very noisy and complex world) to aim for a simpler life. What do we really, truly need? A soft, safe place to rest. A few bites to eat and something to drink. The warm comfort of loved ones. Perhaps a song now and then to lift our spirits.

Lovely how the quietest things can speak volumes to us if we listen. I am grateful for this morning's discovery, a secret message left behind by a mother bird, long-gone.

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