Sharing is Caring

My wildlife wanderings are generally a solitary pursuit – it allows me time to reconnect and immerse myself in the sights and sounds that I encounter. However some of my most rewarding walks are when I share it with others – my guided bird walks or trips out with friends and our families. Recently a neighbour and fellow wildlife enthusiast asked me to go for a walk with her. I was very nervous as her knowledge of butterflies and other wildlife is well established with years of dedication. We had a lovely time, sharing knowledge and stories and learning a little more about each other. The time I spend with my daughter, Zara, out and about is equally rewarding. The meandering conversations, the joy of an encounter shared. It can be intense with tears and tantrums but we keep plodding on and work our way through it. The open space perhaps allows the energy to escape, dissipate, rather than bounce off the walls and turn stale and toxic. Like clay, we only find out who we are by the impression we make when we come into contact with other people.