Buffalo Jumps for Freedom - Spirit Animal

 

Today, in my meditation, the word of the day that came up was “abundance”.  Quickly behind that thought was the phrase, “set me free”.  I was having a hard time putting those two thoughts together as a message, and then one of my friends sent me this picture because she knows that I have an affinity for Buffalo.

“Aaahhh!”, I said.  “This picture brings the two ideas into perfect balance and I see the harmony between them.”  

Buffalo has a message, both in its actions and by broadcasting to me. 

1. Abundance has many forms.  Buffalo was a gift to The People of the prairies.  Now The People had a larder of meat that was easily accessible to them.  Buffalo provided food, clothing, and weapons and tools (from the bones and horns").
2. When you fence in animals and people, you take away their creativity and will to “be involved”.  Cities and businesses do a good job of fencing everything in with a set of rules and things that you “have” to do.
3. Moving forward means that you often have to cross the barriers that seem to contain you.  A fence is only as high as you let it be… and you can always knock it down!

May you have much abundance.

Judy

Thoughts from a Young Colt - Spirit Animal

 

Sometimes, in that space between being absolutely asleep and wide awake, we doze.  In that dozing time, we are open to new information.  Often, a Spirit Animal will wander in to share some thoughts, some guidance, or tell a story.  The story below comes in that fuzzy, sleepy state, from a young colt that I met.

I come into this world with absolute delight!  All is new! I have the memories of those who came before me to guide me, as I discover the place around me.  I am innocent of doing any harm to anyone.  I know I am part of the herd, and that the herd takes care of me.  When I am older, I too will be in the herd that cares for all the foals.  This is the way Nature intended for Horse to move upon the Earth.  Even though someday I will run fast, and run free, I know that the survival of the herd depends on how each of us does their part.  We move from pasture to pasture to conserve the grasses and shrubs that we like, to give them a chance to regenerate.  Horses, like other animals, care for the Earth because it is our home.  The Earth, in turn, cares for us, and provides for us for food, sleeping, playing, foaling, fighting, and flourishing.  I look up and see my dam peacefully eating and keeping an eye on me at the same time.  I know that I am cared for.  I feel that warmth of affection wrap around me from other members of the herd.  While I know they will discipline me if I step out of line, they will do me no harm.  And while I am young, they will make my life as easy and safe as they can.   I am content!

Many blessings,

Judy

Peace is in the Present Moment

 

  I was lucky enough to find this poster that shows a quote from Lao Tzu speaking on peace.  I think that when we feel peace in ourselves and our surroundings, we receive a triple fold blessing.  I believe that peace keeps us young.  I mean it stops our bodies from aging.  With peace, we have time to focus our faith and to feel the calling of our spirit.  

For me, peace is:

• sitting by the fireplace with my husband, roaring fire, book in hand
• walking in the park with my dog and hearing the trees, the water, the birds, and the breeze
• sitting in our arbour under our mountain ash tree, in the summer, being surrounded by green life and all the birds and squirrels that are in the trees
• sitting in meditation and floating with the Universe
• working in my garden
• cooking and baking

What is peace to you?