Living Like Birds

@simone10 (54180)

Louisville, Kentucky

April 6, 2016 6:23am CST

Every morning when I wake up and go out on the balcony with my first cup of coffee, I am greeted by the most beautiful symphony I have ever heard. All the birds are eagerly singing their morning songs. I respect and love birds. Each day they having to fight for their lives, fight and search for food, brave the hot and cold weather yet they wake up each morning and welcome the new day with a song. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all do that every day, no matter what is going on with our lives? I'm not saying that we have to sing but wake up happy and positive about the new day ahead.

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@LadyDuck (502202)

• Italy

6 Apr 16

This is so sweet Sharon. You are right, poor little things they do not have an easy life, but they look happy all the time.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

They really do and not matter what is going on or how they feel, they will sing their little hearts out.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

6 Apr 16

I'm willing to sing and be happy in the morning but first I have to have my coffee

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

I am right thee with you! That first cup of coffee is a must.

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

6 Apr 16

It would be nice if we could be like the birds and wake up happy with no worries.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

Yes it would. They have worries too but they only react when it happens. They don't sit around like humans do and contemplate what could happen.

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

10 Jul 16

@simone10 That is so very true.

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@else34 (13515)

• New Delhi, India

6 Apr 16

@simone10,You are absolutely right.It's really a divine experience to watch the birds singing.They live with nature whereas we have distanced ourselves from nature.They don't worry for tomorrow,we do.They don't have bank balances,we do.We live an artificial life,they don't.Of course,we should try to wake up like them,but it's not easy.

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@else34 (13515)

• New Delhi, India

13 Jul 16

@simone10 I am now used to getting up right at 5 a.m.,but I can't enjoy bird watching then,because I have to prepare myself and leave for my workplace at about 8.30 a.m.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

13 Jul 16

No, it's not always easy to wake up and be happy. But if we give it a try and start the day with a positive attitude, I really think our day would be a lot better.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

14 Jul 16

@else34 Just take in the beauty of nature anytime you can.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

7 Apr 16

i do the best i can :) 'm always wakened by the sound'f birds, there's now quite a few nests'n the outer walls'f my fallin' 'part, humble abode.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

I bet it's really nice to be awakened by the sound of the birds singing. I can only hear the ones here when I am on the balcony.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

12 Jul 16

@crazyhorseladycx We live upstairs so we can open our windows at night too.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

11 Jul 16

@simone10 indeed :) i reckon 'tis the "perk" 'f livin' with a fella who ne'er repairs nothin', eh? leakin' ol' windows, sidin' missin' 'n the like does indeed've some good points, lol. 'course, i can always keep the windows open't night, once 'tis cooled off'n hear many creatures throughout the night.

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@Lucky15 (37391)

• Philippines

6 Apr 16

I have few regular birds dropping by at the trees here. Singing. And looking for fruits ;)

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

13 Jul 16

Aren't they lovely to watch and listen to?

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@Lucky15 (37391)

• Philippines

13 Jul 16

@simone10 they are ;)

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@zebra2222 (5268)

• United States

7 Apr 16

Wish that it could be true, but sadly it isn't for many of us.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

Yes, this is true. The best I can do is to try and have a positive attitude and count my blessings everyday.

@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

6 Apr 16

What a wonderful message. We can learn good lesson from birds indeed.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

We absolutely can! If only more people would just try.

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@epiffanie (11325)

• Australia

7 Apr 16

Indeed.. birds are the best alarm clocks

.. it's lovely to wake up to their humming and chirping ..

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

13 Jul 16

It is, isn't it? There is nothing like it.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

7 Apr 16

I woke up this morning and I could hear the birds outside chirping, I think they are all happy the snow is melting and maybe spring will arrive. I had the windows closed but could still hear them!!

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

I love listening to them sing every morning. It starts here around 4am and it's such a glorious sound.

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@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

11 Jul 16

It is nice to have a good attitude. Every day is a good day for a good day.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

12 Jul 16

You got that right!

@mom210 (9170)

• United States

7 Apr 16

That sounds like a wonderful way to start your day

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

It really does, doesn't it? I can't sing but I can try and keep a positive attitude.

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@Dragonairy1 (1722)

• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

6 Apr 16

That's a lovely idea. I love listening to the birds singing too.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

13 Jul 16

So do I. They start here around 4:30 or so and I enjoy sitting out on my balcony while drinking my coffee.

@fawkes62 (1276)

• United States

7 Apr 16

That sounds like a great way to start the day, any ideas on how to do it?

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

The only way I can think of is to keep a positive attitude and count your blessings every day.

@GardenGerty (169439)

• United States

6 Apr 16

I love your drawing and your ideas. We need to choose to wake up with a positive attitude and make the best of our days. I do enjoy hearing the birds morning and evening as I am in and out or our home.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

Yes, we do need to have a positive attitude and we also need to count our blessings. No matter how bad the day may be, there is always something to be thankful for.

@Juliaacv (56208)

• Canada

6 Apr 16

Good morning! That is a nice way to start the day. I hope that you have a great day today!

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

13 Jul 16

Thank you! I agree, it is a nice way to start the day and it really puts me in a great mood.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

6 Apr 16

Where are the birds this morning here? I think they are too cold to sing.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

That may be true. I never thought about it before but I wonder if they do sing when it's cold.

@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Apr 16

It is a great start to the day if you are able to listen to the birds. Some of ours seem to start very early - almost before it is light.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

They do here also, around 4am.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

6 Apr 16

When I wake up each morning, I always try to thank the Lord for a new day and for the health and strength He has given me. Then I ask Him to direct my steps for the day.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

That is a wonderful way to start a new day! It's hard but I try to keep a positive attitude and count my blessings every day.

@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

6 Apr 16

Yes that would be wonderful.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

10 Jul 16

I think it would be wonderful too.