The Bird Like No Other

Some people count to ten when they are upset. Some take deep breaths. Others take a long walk. In Dorothy West’s story “The Bird Like No Other,” Aunt Emily discovers a way to calm and comfort young Colby when he is upset. In a journal entry, write about your experiences with stress, anger, and sadness. How do you calm yourself in difficult times? Do you have a ritual or a routine like Colby to help you relax?