This owl, hiding in the narrow space between large trunks of two trees, was an accidental discovery. Anna, Aswathy and Anandit noticed the owl. For a while we had a full view of this spotted owl.
Our staring look and photo shoot seemed to have disturbed the owl, from what we made out from its body language, before it flew away.
The place it chose to hide was most striking. It was well protected from human sight from all the three sides. It needed a safe place for it to rest unnoticed by anyone.
I thought that this owl had something to tell us about 'solitude'. Being alone is an experience most of us are used to. We occupy ourselves during such times by listening to music, reading a book, or watching TV etc.
There is another dimension to being 'alone', which is to enter into 'silence' or 'inner quietness'. We can protect our mind from wandering thoughts or preoccupation, as a preparation to become 'centred' on a focus we may choose. Many people choose to focus on the rhythm of breathing to allow the mind to enter into 'rest'. If we were to read a Bible verse then, and stay with that verse for ten minutes or so, it can bring a meditative experience of the Scripture. The Bible verse becomes a window to experience the reality of God in a personal way. We can feel moved by the insight, a time of silence can bring !
Being alone in silence is often a personal transforming experience!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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