Imposter Syndrome (Part 2)

The other day I was doom scrolling on social media. This is normally a depressing affair; it makes me a little bit despondent about the future of humanity. This time however I stumbled upon a clip from Australia on either tick tock or reels. I'm not sure who the people were, and I wish I could give them credit for what I'm about to say. But what I saw should give a sense of hope to anybody who's ever had imposter syndrome, who didn't fully understand their assignment before turning it in, for people who are just trying to make it through their day or lost the ability and resources to give a fuck.  Don’t worry there are things far less competent than you getting it done.  You’ve got this!

This short video sent me on a deep dive into the world of pigeon nests, and it has been like Prozac for my soul.

Pigeons literally have one job in the world, and that is to make other pigeons.  Yet when you see what I'm about to show you, you’ll agree that it's a miracle pigeons are not extinct, yet they are everywhere flipping the bird to the cosmic order.

You might have a nature lodge or nature room or nature area at your camp, where some well-meaning person has handed in an ornately weaved bird's nest to display. Well I'm pretty sure this isn’t going to be the nest of a pigeon. For pigeons are literally the worst nest builders in the world. Their nest building embodies the “letter of the law, not spirit of the law” ethos.

Got a stick and some flat ground, let’s call it a nest and lay an egg.  Deep tire tread.  Let’s call it a nest and lay an egg.  There are the world’s most successful underachievers.  Remember them  the next time you pull an all-nighter getting ready for camp, then ask yourself if is perfection necessary.

Here is a quick look at Pigeon nests.

So if ever you’re struggling with work, take a break and  google Pigeon nests to remind yourself that though you might not be doing great today, you’re getting it done.  High five for you, keep it up.