Precious

A week or so ago one of the garden guinea birds passed on. 
Even though this particular bird, Precious, had never developed like the others, she had become somewhat of a favorite because of her odd (for a guinea) ways.  She never ate grasshoppers, preferring a vegan diet like the rest of us here at the Tree.  She would also leave her pack many times as they roamed through the garden in a meandering mass and make her way over to us, not quite sure which pack she belonged to.  It was so sweet, so cute....so.....precious.
Her passing reminded me of the profound impact every life has.....that every life matters.....she reminded me of the beauty and perfection of the seeming imperfection, to appreciate each day, and that we are here to be, and express, our own Precious Self!