Today is Tu b’Shevat (15 Shevat). It is the day to give thanks to God for both the “beauty and bounty of trees.” While I was out walking today around 3:33 PM, I suddenly heard the beautiful song of a single bird in a tree nearby. As I looked around, I saw the majestic sun shining on another nearby tree. Gradually, numerous kinds of birds (sparrows, robins, woodpeckers) began the gather in lofty trees nearby. Soon it was like a majestic chorus of sounds. A few of the birds approached me on trees nearby and were not startled at my presence. I sang and prayed along with them and watched as they moved, danced, and darted from tree to tree. It was a remarkable experience. I was not the only one rejoicing in God's presence, but all creation seemed alive.
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