All creatures great and small!

I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I have a thing for Owls. I absolutely adore them, but it wasn't always that way. When I was a child I was really spooked by them. I thought they were creepy, to the point that seeing pictures made my skin crawl. Then one day I went to a local fayre and I met a man who looked after sick owls. Within minutes of talking to him, I was holding an owl! At first I was scared, but after a few seconds I totally relaxed and completely fell in love with these wonderful creatures. It was as if facing my fear, I looked into the eyes of the owl and we connected. From that moment on I've always done my best to support these beautiful birds. I regularly visit owl sanctuaries, and do what I can to make sure that children, however young, learn how to appreciate wildlife. I believe that we can gain so much by interacting with nature, and I also believe that the best way to banish fear, is to face it, head on. When we do that, when we stare into the very depths of what scares us the most, we start to understand and accept it. It's not easy at first, particularly if the fear is deep-rooted, but it's a step in the right direction. So this week I challenge you to stretch your comfort zone and do something that scares you. It doesn't have to be something big, (saying hello to a stranger, going a different route to work, or speaking up in a meeting at work) just a small step could put you on the path to some really exciting adventures! And back to the subject of owls, and why I mentioned all this in the first place. Last week I went to Rutland Water and I stopped by the Owl Santuary there. If you haven't been, it's well worth a visit. It's a gorgeous place, and the people made me feel really welcome. They do such a good job, and they need all the visitors and support they can get, so if you can get out there and see them.

Have a lovely week!
Magic Ally
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