Of the many things birds are capable of, birds have a skill when it comes to thoroughness, especially when they build their nests. They don’t just throw some twigs together, but instead, take their time in carefully choosing each piece and putting it together to create a strong and cozy home that’s built to last.
Perhaps what’s even more impressive is that birds aren’t born with this skill. Many species learn by observing their parents and other birds in their community, picking up techniques that they’ll use throughout their lives. As if they were attending a school for nest-building, they’re not just learning randomly, they are learned from shared experiences.
What experiences have other people had in your life that you have learned from?
Which ones have you acted upon? Which ones have you let go?
What experiences have you had that you’ve shared with others?
Consider how this is a nest-making moment: a time when you’re building something meaningful and lasting, pieced together from the wisdom and experiences shared by those around you. Just as birds carefully select each twig and leaf to create a sturdy home, you’re gathering valuable lessons and insights from others in a way you can build upon.
There might be moments in life where you start to feel as though it’s hard to find people who can teach you important things or you may feel as though you don’t have much to share.
But the next time you cross paths with a bird’s nest, let it be a reminder of all the many possible ways you can gather wisdom and build your own “nest,” piece by piece. – Morgan Harper Nichols
