White-eared Honeyeater

Every time I've seen a White-eared Honeyeater, they've been alone, flying solo.

As pictured here, they love trees with peeled back bark, where they can gradually work their way up the trunk, seeking out tasty bugs on the way. I love watching them because they have such a natural pace and flow to their movement. They never look in a rush, but never seem to stall. They have their own timeline, almost as though time only moves at the speed they want to go.

They make me consider time, which can be viewed in different ways. It can be counted in days and years, or it can be measured by moments felt and experienced.

The White-eared Honeyeater reminds me that I don't need to achieve things by a certain age, or compare my achievements to other people my age. But rather, to continue working towards my dreams and goals at a pace that suits me. Life is a tall tree to climb. It's important to find a pace that keeps time and energy available to honour, and enjoy, the richness of each bug on the journey up.

Do you compare your timeline with those around you? Do you put time pressure on yourself to achieve things? Could you benefit from honouring the step of the journey you're on, right now? Could you revel in its richness even more?