April Feels Near and Far

Barred Owl In a Tree

On my list of miraculous things to witness in person, is seeing an owl. My criteria for the sighting: I must see it on my own, there can absolutely be no additional sighting support and It has to be out in the wild.

I suppose the additional caveats for my owl sighting to count as a “check it of the list” event were added/created by me to make it seem as though I had stumbled by chance across an owl and that must make it extra meaningful, a sign, or an answer to a question that has never had an answer.

Last week while I was out running, I was on my way back and the run back was hitting rough. I was tired. I could have easily stopped on the flats and rested for 2 or three minutes to catch my breath and let my legs rest. I did not do that, there is a very stubborn gremlin living deep inside of me, who sometimes refuses to rest when it would be beneficial.

As I continued on, I just happened to look up AND THERE WAS THIS OWL!!!

I immediately stopped. I was practically in tears. I had been waiting years, YEARS to stumble across an owl. I do know people see owls quite frequently, I have not been as lucky in my owl sightings.

But this!!! This owl is beautiful and truly one of the most amazing things I have seen. I watched this owl for several minutes, took photos, and a video, which seems like a photo, because, owls.

I moved on after my owl sighting to continue my run, and noticed my body felt less fatigued and I was able to finish my run after having the chance to rest for a few minutes. I have looked at these photos many times. Are my questions answered, is my life’s purpose clearer? I’ve been thinking that having the chance to see the owl was more than enough and sometimes there is synchronicity in the world.

Hoot!

xo catie

PS I feel like this owl is a reflection of me, like I am sitting high up in the tassely branches.