I've been leaving offerings for a crow. No, really.
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It started with a rabbit hole. I was doing what I do at 11pm when I should be sleeping (scrolling my phone, one eye open) and I landed on an article about crows. Apparently they're one of the smartest animals on the planet. (Like, unsettlingly smart. Problem-solving, holding grudges, recognizing faces smart.) And they love shiny objects. I don't know why I felt personally called by this information. But I did. So the next morning I grabbed a handful of Hamish and Angus's kibble, dropped in a penny, made a specific little noise (kind of a low "tsk tsk tsk" that felt appropriate for the occasion) and left the whole thing on the ground in the same spot. Then I watched from the window like an absolute weirdo. He perched on the roof. (Or she. I haven't asked.) Looked down at the kibble. Looked at the penny. Flew down and took both. I've been doing this for two weeks now. And here's the thing that got me: this crow doesn't show up because I'm exciting. Or because I posted at the right time. Or because my offering was "optimized." He shows up because I did the same boring thing, the same boring way, at the same boring time. That's it. That's the whole business lesson. (My coach Maria would be proud! Are you reading this, Maria?) I think about this a lot when it comes to The Cosmic Compass. The Astro Weather forecast drops every week, The Messy Middle drops every week, same spot, same vibe, no drama. And people start to count on it. It's free. And it's waiting for you...same as always (All Ways) → Come find your spot in The Cosmic Compass Tara "leaving pennies on the ground for a crow" Schafer A.k.a. The ODD Witch P.S. The Astro Weather forecast and a new episode of The Messy Middle are both live inside The Cosmic Compass right now. Free to join. Just CLICK HERE |
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