- Recognize that, by their nature, birds react impulsively to their environment
- Crouch near an alluring spot with a net or some other fabric
- Allow the birds to come
- Observe the birds and restrain yourself from using your net. This is very important
- Allow the birds to leave. Pack away your net in whatever way seems fit
- Sit patiently near the area in a meditative posture
- Allow the birds to feed, and to come and go naturally
- Absorb yourself in that moment, so that there are no peripheral thoughts
- Carefully examine what the essence of the encounter can teach you, and how it could remain with you
- Walk away when you feel at peace
How to Catch and Tame a Bird
