Last year, I was observing the rigorous role of Rooster while managing my hens. He was cocky, for sure – which may be mistaken for arrogance. Confidence that is well-placed in one’s calling and purpose can be mistaken for arrogance.

I mused happily, how nice for there to be a natural wake up call in our landscape! A sentry of sorts- valiant Rooster is- warning against the danger of sleeping too much.

That’s easy to say because I was reading about Roosters. I did not actually possess one. Let that be a warning against too much book learning: theories, postulations, and our best laid plans can be wasted instantly by our experience of reality.*

Take bitter pill here. It’s like eating spinach as I mentioned earlier, although spinach has high levels of some substance not so great for human health, turns out🤔

So, Lyle has taken up the role of ‘natural wake up call in the landscape.’ (Take bitter pill here, too.)

He is bossy and demanding. I am not sure who ‘programmed’ my lovable lion, but he is in earnest to wake me up. Whether I had a good night sleep or not. When I complain, he does not seem moved. Rooaaarrr!

So, I consider upon sober reflection that Lyle knows something I do not. There may be urgency trembling through the landscape that animals sense and I do not. I remember observing hens operate on a different frequency and respond to stimulus I could not observe with my natural eyes.

Yes, of course this is true. I am awake Universe! Sorry for not paying better attention!

*Reality defined as: what is true, authentic, and holds up against careful scrutiny. As opposed to Hollywood’s version of “reality” which is garbage-y, fantastic (as in not to be believed), and lacks authenticity.