A Point to be Made

I have had this feeling lately of doing some 'Spring Cleaning.' Have you felt that way too? It actually began a few months back.  One day, I started cleaning out some boxes of things that after years of never opening them, I decided that they probably weren't all that important after all.

I donated clothes that had been hanging in the closet, unworn to Goodwill.  I sold some items that just didn't seem useful to my lifestyle, anymore and I gave friends and family items that they could use.

It is healthy to periodically, clean out the old stuff in order to make way for the new. I don't recommend a set schedule because we always seem to find other, more important things to do, then.  However, I do recommend that when the urge-to-purge enters your mindset, you take the time to listen and do the work. 

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"Always be ready for change so you don't feel like you've been stabbed afterwards." tc

Wisdom

I went camping a couple of weeks ago and came across this beautiful Blue Heron. I watched him for a long time.  He seemed so wise standing up on that rock ledge with his head held high.

When I returned home, I learned that these birds are in fact very wise.  They will wade along the waters edge for hours, patiently waiting until a fish comes by. Then, they will strike it fast, eating it whole. On land, they use the same technique to capture mice and insects.

They are large birds with a wingspan up to 7 feet wide and bodies about 2 feet high. Also, the Blue Heron reuses the same nest year after year.  The male bird brings fresh branches to the nest and the female bird works those twigs and such into the old material making the nest larger and larger over time. Each year, the Blue Heron will lay 2-7 eggs.

Fascinating birds!

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"Recycled material is not only an efficient manner in handling old trash, it is wise!" tc