Sculpture

I was having a bit of a tough time and decided to go for a walk. A few 100 metres into the walk a dove settled on my head for about 5 mins pecking away almost affectionately.

Initially I thought it was a young bird learning to fly and that I was the first thing in its path to perch on. After a while I put my hand near his feet and he sat on my hand. I had called my daughter who was quite a way down the road and after coming to me she stroked it and had a good look. I then tried to let her hold it, and flew away very confidently.

It was a beautiful and touching moment that I wanted to immortalise.

It did make me feel part of a bigger picture and that my experiences were both acknowledged and understood. It helped me to personally calm down and gave me a very strong sense of assurance and peace.

Sometimes we just need to close our eyes to our immediate realities and concentrate on things inward and more spiritual.

This is my reminder.