I first observed a Scarlet Tanager last week. It is a rare bird to see because it lives it’s life in the forest canopy. However it has a very distinctive song that is easily identified once known.

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A bird alighted in the treetops outside the Meeting House during Meeting for Worship. The gradual awareness of it’s song creeping into my consciousness during silent Worship. First the melody and then the recognition of it’s distinctive song. I know that call.

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This brought to mind how listening for the song of the Spirit during Worship can be a process of recognition and of discernment. An awakening to a voice that you have heard but not listened to closely. An awareness of the moment and that still small voice of the Spirit within.