You Get What You Need

 

Picture of mountain top from Elbow Falls Recreation Area - by Judy Hirst 2022

I believe that the Universe looks after us.  Time after time I have great stories of how the Universe made sure that my husband and I were looked after.  A funny story takes place this past week.

For the last two months I have been to the grocery store and as I shop, I look at different foods and different granola cereals.  I end up not buying them because the brand is too sugary or too little protein. A lot of time, it is because I do not like the combination of grains, nuts, and fruits.  And yet, I keep feeling that I need granola.

I have learned that when I get a push to eat something that my body is trying to tell me that I need the food to move to balance in my body.  Some days I need more water than other days.  Some days I need more rest. Some days I need more exercise.  When I meditate on this, I find that some days the need for more of  “something” is a feeling that many people are getting at the same time.  The feeling is an energetic wave that is sweeping an area.

I digress.  Back to my story.  On Wednesday evening about supper time, the doorbell rang.  It was our neighbour who had a bagful of food that he could no longer eat.  He handed it to us and asked us to use it.  In the bag was a big box of  the perfect granola for me!  

The Universe delivered what I needed right to the door!  How cool is that?

Many blessings,

Judy

Prairie Chicken Visits - Spirit Animal

 

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Yesterday, when I took recycling out to the bin, there were three prairie chickens in the middle of the cove, pecking away at seeds.  They scurried away when I walked over to the bin.  Then, today, when my dog and I were walking in the park, at the exit where a small flock of six prairie chickens.  This time, they flew away instead of scurrying, I think, because of the dog.

It is apparent to me, that Prairie Chicken has a message for me because it is appearing two days in a row, and the number of critters is multiplied by two.  This really illustrates how message totem animals work.  

“A Message Animal Totem usually is bringing you a self growth, spiritual message, or a cautionary warning. It is often a wake up call or slap in the face. It will usually be a very unusual experience making it very powerful at that time and very impartial. A Message Totem is a brief period of time, a day, a week, and occasionally as much as a couple of months but can be immediate for just a few hours.”

Now, it is up to me to figure out what the message is because the animals did not stay around to give the message to me directly.  Prairie Chickens, and many chickens and quail, and even grouse, are about community, about feeding or nourishment, and about protection – especially fleeing at the first sign of danger.  This means that chicken is also about being ultra aware of one’s surroundings.

The message that resonated for me as I meditated on Prairie Chicken and the chickens’ actions is:

• When the unknown approaches and it feels threatening, simply flee and then observe it from a distance.  Warriors are careful.
• Finding the best place to eat and creating the best food will keep your group very strong.  Nourishment is part of spirituality for the body must be kept healthy.
• Feeding people is a small sacrifice that shows that you are in service

Reaching To The Stars

We sit in the mud... and reach for the stars.  - Ivan Turgenev

It is intriguing to me that we all yearn for the stars.  Possibly it is because we all come from the stars, from different planets and star seeds.  

Whatever your goals are today, I wish you success in reaching your Star.

Many blessings,

Judy