Learning from paw prints

 

You may have an image in your mind of the kangaroo bounding

large leaps with their powerful tail balancing out their flight

pushing speeds of up to 50 kph

their body balancing upright

a graceful silhouette on the landscape

But when the kangaroo goes slow

feeding, peaceful and observant

their front paws rest gently between their large hind feet

this print was left in the wet sand after high tide

crossing from beach side to grazing lands

every morning the prints were there

a reminder that sometimes we need to

rest

observe

take note

scan the horizon for prey or what might be coming next

make the most of what is at our feet

I adopt this mode in my next life phase

observing, quietness, listening

being open to opportunities that are not extractive

transactional or impossible

moving within the place I am in

now is a time for ...

slowing down but not braking

pausing before responding

reading before writing

acknowledging before requesting

discussing before deciding

and playing

always playing

creating and experimenting

feeding curiosity