A moment that changed me: my husband died
I was living on my own for the first time in 35 years, walking every day. Nature reminded me how much there still is to be found in emptiness
TL;DR
- The author experienced unusual closeness and attention from birds after her husband's death.
- She initially considered these bird encounters as possible signs from her late husband but dismissed the idea due to his beliefs and personality.
- An encounter with a magpie in France and subsequent observations of local wildlife at home reinforced her heightened awareness of nature.
- Walking alone in nature allowed her to become more integrated with her surroundings, finding solace and a new sense of companionship.
- These experiences with nature helped her cope with living alone for the first time in 35 years.