Comments on: On The Wild Side

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:19:07 +0000

No Total Health Tips–they began breeding together on their own in one northern region in Canada. They still do cross breed there, and wolves and coyotes also breed among themsleves there too. A very unique situation.

By: Toat Health Tips

Toat Health Tips — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:57:46 +0000

Great insights Maria! Are coywolves a product of a scientific experiment?

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 02:17:27 +0000

Thank you, Gena–I am glad to hear from people who loved this post–it is a little unusual, so I am glad it is resonating with you, and a few others. And thank you, too, for “getting” my truth about danger–and yes, it’s also true of uncertainty. I ran into one of my new neighbors, and 82 year old phenomenal woman, who reminded me, with a twinkle in her eye, how we’re all connected and never really do anything alone, even if we don’t see how. Somehow that helps me with the creative challenge of danger and uncertainty, too. xo

By: Gena

Gena — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:30:14 +0000

I love this post, Maria. I had no idea about the coywolf, but I see this species as triumphant and crafty and altogether wonderful.

I also love this quotation: “But there is always danger, wherever and however we live. For me, it’s more a matter of our relationship to it. If we meet it with respect, rather than awash in fear about what could, or might, or even has happened, our whole world can change. That’s the creative challenge I try, however imperfectly, to live by.”

I think that this is true of danger, and also of so many of the things we fear in life. It reminds me of what a dear friend once said to me, when I was telling him that life felt more uncertain than usual: “uncertainty is always all around us, Gena, whether we choose to make ourselves aware of it or not.” So too with danger, and I think your creative challenge is a wonderful response.

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:21:58 +0000

You re welcome, Carrie, and thank YOU for your eloquent comment so respectful of the animals we have displaced.

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:20:30 +0000

Thank you, Veronica—I’m so glad this post resonated with you the way it did. I very much appreciate all your observations, too. It must be such a wonderful learning experience to be volunteering at the wildlife rehab center too! Here’s to long walks and the glimpsing of natural mysteries! xo 🙂

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:11:34 +0000

Thank you for these thoughts and the drawings. To me it is all such an enjoyable experience to realize we live among beings who seem so confident and comfortable as they pass through the areas we consider ‘ours’. It causes me to remember that this was originally and still is their home. We are the intruders.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:35:19 +0000

This is a wonderful post, Maria! I love the drawings. I also think that knowing the other “reality” exists is a treat. Sometimes you glimpse the majesty of something sneaking by a window, and wonder where she’s going, where she’s been, what she’s thinking. The story of the coywolf hiding to let the unsuspecting person and dog walk by makes me smile, too!
I’ve been volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center this year, and I’ve learned so much more about all the life that figures out how to live with humans, our destruction of their homes, our “well meaning” intentions… We definitely need to focus on respect (not fear) of these animals, instead of trying to get the best photo on Instagram. Teach people to love nature- and people take care of what they love.
I’m picturing the coywolf making its way down to the river, as well – thank you for you vivid writing! I think I’ll go for a long walk today, in the park. Maybe track a rabbit. 😉

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:04:13 +0000

Thanks, Danielle. I so agree–I suppose it’s often hard for us to respect this delicate balance because we are, most of us, so out of balance with nature these days. Perhaps we will come to learn. I always hope we will.

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:03:13 +0000

Thank you Susan! They are rather unforgettable, aren’t they? 🙂