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Okay, so its morning, and we’re out here in nature, because this feels more productive than hitting the snooze button for the 14th time.

As good citizens of the universe, let’s pay the obligatory critter tax. You know, tossing out peanuts and seeds to the local wildlife like we're royalty distributing alms for the poor.

But something feels off—my soul craves more, what about you? These animals? Not cutting it right?
Their necks aren’t long enough.
Their legs? Pathetically stubby.
And let’s not even get started on the lack of a long slender beak.

Then out of the ether, comes the sandhill cranes. And it’s like they’ve been meditating on a mountaintop and have come down with some deep wisdom to drop…but they’re too cool to say it.

Just look at those knees! Look at them!

Now they start belting out these eerie, soulful calls…. it’s like some kind of cosmic karaoke… They’re totally in tune with the vibrations of the universe… (3 sec).
And while they’re chanting ancient mantras that would make a yogi weep…
I’m just gonna trying’ to make it through the day without losing my CAR KEYS.

These cranes? Total yogis. They’re all about that natural, organic, gluten-free, farm-to-beak diet. Living in the moment, not stressing about deadlines, or the fact that they forgot to unsubscribe from that free trial that’s now charging them $9.99 a month.

Now I understand why the yogis we’re always talking about spirit and nature…and now I see why Sand Hill Cranes are the poster child for spiritual retreats
Now, here's a thought—what if touching those knobby crane knees is like touching the feet of a guru?
Could it unlock the secrets of the universe? Do you want to try and see what happens?
Let’s be all zen… let’s believe in ourselves and reach out.

And for a brief moment, time has stopped.

I’m pretty sure we’re now experiencing Sandhill Samadhi—enlightenment via bird knee.

Actually ya know what? It’s probably not that at all… it’s probably just a weird effect of the expired yogurt I ate.

Then I open my eyes, and the crane is just staring at us like, "What are you doing you weirdo?”

But feeling spiritually charged after that pseudo-samadhi, let’s be like the Mother Teresa of the bird kingdom and offer some loving support in the form of nuts and seeds.
And then it happens—We feed momma crane, and she feeds Baby Beaky right in front of us. Now we’re part of some bizarre, sacred feeding triangle with modern-day pterodactyls. She could’ve gone full CRANEZILLA and hogged all the nuts, but no, she’s sharing like a saint.

Then things take an unusual turn when we toss a peanut to Crane Daddy,
The guy nearly gives himself whiplash trying to figure out what to do with it.
Meanwhile, Baby Beaky decides to get cozy with us, then gets a bit confused and starts nibbling on my shorts. I look up at Momma Crane, and she’s like, “Yep, that’s my kid.”

And just like that, I’m not so sure cranes are all that enlightened.

Regardless, cranes have the whole life balance thing down, and they don’t even need yoga pants or green smoothies to do it.
And there’s something to be said for connecting to nature in a spiritual way. As the saying goes, “Wisdom says I am nothing. Love says I am everything. Between the two, my life flows”
That might sound like an enlightened yogi thing to say, but meanwhile I’m over here acting like the world is gonna end because I can’t find my phone…
Oh wait - it’s been in my hand the whole time. Have you ever done that?
So the next time you’re stressed about relationships…just remember this FACE.
And the next time you’re stressed about money…just remember this SOUND
The next time you’re stressed about health…just remember these KNEES.
Let’s be peaceful.
Let’s be graceful.
Let’s be like cranes!