A saved a life today.

There was a terrible thunderstorm yesterday that left a tree obstructing my walkway. After maneuvering over the trunk and landing in a massive puddle of water, I started my day. I’ve been running around on fumes, 3 hours of sleep and almonds, too busy to find time to eat real food. So by 4, I was mentally and physically exhausted; thankfully, I was on my way home.

Upon 5 feet of my front door apartment, still on the sidewalk, was a little birdie. Dignified and stately, he (for the story’s sake, this will be a boy bird) stood there. I crept up really close to the bird and found him sitting on his rear, injured. All that came to mind was, poor bird. Then, I started talking to him as if he understood English - Are you ok birdie? Are you hurt? - terribly distraught over the state of this little bird. I didn’t care how ridiculous I looked, hunched over and almost on all four, even though people passed by obviously seeing this bird and making a choice not to care. One person had the gall to say (laughingly), ya…I saw it early, must be injured.

When a person and their dog walked past, I asked if he could help me move the bird to a safer location. He was sweet enough to help and relocated the bird while I held on to his dog. If I had the balls to physically pick up the bird, I would, but I am slightly terrified of birds (and clowns …and crickets). I thanked him a bundle to which he replied, I should just have Jackson (my dog) put him out of his misery. [very long pause] I’m joking. Utter relief.

Even though my day was marginally okay bordering craptastic, I still chose to care. I was genuinely concerned for this bird not because it made me appear to be a better person, but because he couldn’t do anything to remedy his situation besides not keeling over and giving up. For that, I am impressed. I wish I took a picture of how regal this pretty, little injured bird looked. So I helped him out. If you are stuck in a rut and have the means to alter your situation (for the better), do so. There should never be a reason to give up in life or more importantly, on life.