Our baby Robins are ready to fly. There are two of them this year. They have been eagerly eating everything their parents bring them so that they can gain strength and become independent.
Yesterday the baby birds were perched on the edge of the nest like this all day long, so that we thought they would leave yesterday, but this morning they are still there. They understand that the process needs to take its time and to rush it would not be in their best interests.
I am endlessly fascinated with the individuation process. To start out strong, competent and independent is not what is expected in the natural order of things.
It's O.K. to be young and hesitant and even fearful. The right time will come with sincere preparation, intention and patience.
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