As I was out walking a bird landed on the road maybe 50 yards ahead of me. It puttered around as I approached to maybe 10 yards, and then as I turned to cross the road to make an about face it took off.
I’ve noticed it some birds or animals allow you to get much closer than others do. Is that a mark of intelligence of the breed or possibly the intelligence of that particular bird. Have you noticed that some cats run when they see you and others wait to be kicked or petted? Which is more intelligent, the quick flyer or the one who waits? It isn’t because they can read my mind because I am the same person both times.
We do well to be cautious. Proverbs expresses this several ways. Here is one of them.
(Pro 3:7 KJV) Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.Be alert. If there is any doubt, keep your distance. Recently I mentioned a man walking around the motel parking lot at 6:00 A.M. He was up to no good but he saw that I was watching him. If he had moved in my direction I would have gone back inside but a large part of avoiding problems is to be alert and keep your eyes open.
May the shelter of Providence surround you.
homo unius libri
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