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The wind had died down enough for me to walk the paved path round a nearby pond.  I bundled up in my scarf and sweater coat and headed towards the cornfields.

Shortly after beginning the first loop, I was jostled from my thoughts by the sound of a goose. I peered through the brush to find a solitary bird floating on the water, honking in distress. 

I wondered about the goose’s story.  Was it lost, injured, or left behind?  I began quietly singing a sacred word that brings me peace and silence. This allows me to perceive inner guidance and surrender the outcome of a situation at the same time. If any action were necessary on my part, I’d know. 

As I rounded the far end of the park, the goose’s cries subsided. Its voice sounded tired.  I kept walking and singing softly with a compassionate heart.

On the third loop, a flock of loudly cawing crows passed overhead, landing across the pond by the parking lot.  Perhaps two dozen birds peppered the grassy area.  They didn’t land for long, but flew upwards again, together. 

The goose was quiet.  The distress call had been heard.

The landscape took on a slow motion quality that I notice when I’m experiencing a gift moment. I registered the response from the crows who’d come to help a member of their community.  Time stood still.  Gazing further skyward, I saw a singular hawk circling.

The crows flew back across the pond, continuing southwest over the field and calling out as they departed.  Would their cries alert another flock to come pick up the lone goose?

As I ended my third lap ready to cross the street to my neighborhood, I heard the goose honk again. I wondered if my part in the story was complete.

At that moment, a man approached walking a dog.  Fit and slim, in athletic wear with a woolen hat, he smiled warmly at me. 

I stopped him to ask, “Do you know anything about geese?”

I realized how ridiculous that sounded—coming from out of the blue—once I’d heard the question aloud.

“Not much more than seeing them around a lot,” he answered somewhat warily. “Why do you ask?” 

I told him of the lone goose and my concern that it might be separated from its flock.  He assured me that flocks come through this area all the time. 

“My family calls this Goose Poop Pond,” he admitted wryly. “I’m sure he’ll have company soon.” 

I felt complete—and as heard as the goose’s distress call.

Walking home, I was struck by how well Life cares for us all.  The crows came to help the goose; the dog walker came to assist me.  The hawk circled.

When we’re in service to one another, does our interconnectedness become more visible? 

I invite your insights or experiences below.

Comments:

July 20, 2020

Great idea. Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing!

Emma Laurence
July 21, 2020

Thank you, Clemencia. Blessings.

March 17, 2020

Very interesting, good job and thanks for sharing such a blog. Best regards, Harrell Duke

Emma Laurence
March 26, 2020

Thank you, Harrell. So glad you enjoyed this post. All the best, Emma

Carol
November 10, 2019

Your stories assist me to look at my world from a different perspective. Thank you Emma.

Emma Laurence
November 10, 2019

So happy to hear that, Carol. We all can use another viewpoint, right? That's what helps me wake up sometimes. :-)

Emily Wong
November 2, 2019

Beautiful little story of the interconnectedness (!) of all life. Thank you. I find that just getting out into the world and being available to whoever and whatever I’m around shows me the joy of how connected we truly are with all of life. I might perhaps help lift another, or bring (or receive) an answer to a question, or simply share a moment of peace in another’s presence. I like that it’s an adventure - an unexpected surprise each day!

Emma Laurence
November 4, 2019

What a great way to illustrate how you see these moments of interconnectedness, Emily. And thinking of it as an unexpected surprise keeps the heart/mind open. Thank you for sharing!

Rose
October 20, 2019

So glad to be receiving your blog posts again! I look forward to more...

Emma Laurence
October 20, 2019

Thanks so much, Rose! I'm happy to be back at it and look forward to seeing what stories unfold.

Linda Berky
October 20, 2019

Emma, your blog posts are so inspirational! I always feel a deep sense of peace after reading them. I share your connection to Nature and look forward to reading more from you in the future. I'm so glad you chose to share your stories and am sure many people will benefit greatly from your coaching!

Emma Laurence
October 20, 2019

Thanks so much, Linda! Glad you feel a deep peace. Nature is a great source of stories to inspire us all, right?

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