This week's pilgrim walks were marked with unusual thought patterns and abilities. Numerous times I brought with me crackers and rice to offer to the Wishing Tree. I drop the rice at the base of the tree and then carry the crackers with me so if hungry birds appear I can offer it to them. Upon arriving at the track I begin my exercise routine and then without forethought my mind would call to nearby birds, not exactly with words, but rather images of the crackers and my intention to offer it. Within moments I would notice many birds darting quickly between trees, seemingly excited with positive energy. Some of the birds would then drop to the ground as I did shoulder presses and leg extensions. I could sense my mind somehow making contact with the birds and the birds knew from this contact that I had crackers to give so I would take the crackers out of my pilgrim pack and scatter the crumbs upon the ground and many birds feasted and appeared happy and relieved.
Today's afternoon pilgrim walk was begun in a snow storm and after making the stop at the home base began the journey homeward. Snow was thick and soft and as I approached the first of two highway overpasses I decided to repeat my offering of the day's walk to the numerous protectors who follow me upon the path. After offering the walk to the Seven Crows within moments I heard a crow calling and then saw the bird as it buzzed me. Then a second crow buzzed me and then they flew upward near the top of the pass and landed upon a concrete structure which was as tall as I was. As I approached the two crows, who were now perched side by side, they had their attention partly upon the structure and partly upon me. As I closely passed one of the crows hopped off but the other remained and as we made contact our eyes and minds connected and I did a wai to show my gratitude for the protection and guidance of the Seven Crows.