Beginnings and Endings tend to happen simultaneously and can bring up a rush of emotions on our path of growth and transformation.
Interestingly, I’ve received support from spirit animals during this time. This is a new awareness and gift for me that I am still unpacking.
If you’re not familiar with spirit animals they’re guardian deities who take the shape of animals and connect you to the spiritual realms. Finding your power animal and learning how it can help and accompany you is a wonderful addition to your spiritual path as their energies provide support when you are going through a difficult period in your life.
I began to recognize the great blue heron as a spirit guide a few years ago when I lived in Chicago. I frequently walked at a nearby nature preserve where a blue heron loved to accompany me. I would watch as he patiently hunted for food in the stream and marvel as he took flight on outstretched wings. So beautiful and graceful and strong.
So, I was delighted to discover another beautiful blue heron guide living near the river that flows by my apartment in Greenville. She often flies right past my window as I’m on the third floor. Or I see her down by the waterfalls in town. This month I was gifted to see not one, but two blue herons. As they like their solitude it is very rare to see them together except during breeding season. And the moment was made all the more special as they took flight together. I always feel like they’re reminding me of my own wings.
But the most beautiful gift was one evening when I was struggling and went out to my balcony to breathe in the night air. Just then my blue heron flew in front of me and perched high atop a tree limb that looked much too weak for her weight. But there she sat swaying in the breeze and stayed for the entire time I was outside as we watched the sun set together.
A blue heron is a symbol of the presence of the gods. Therefore, whenever a blue heron shows up it is a sign that gods are watching over you.
As July is my birthday month, the spirit realms must have felt to send another special gift. One day I was looking out the window when a beautiful butterfly landed on the screen. I slowly walked to the window so I could get a closer look at its stunning coloring. As it was a particularly windy day, the butterfly was holding on so tightly with its tiny and delicate legs. Its wings were drawn in close as they were pushed from side to side. I said to this beautiful creature,
“Why are you holding on so tightly? You have wings. You can fly!”
It was at that moment I realized this message was for me – a gift from this spirit animal at a very trying time in my life. Not long after, she released her grip and flew off into the wind.
As someone who has spent my entire life trying to be in control so I can feel safe and secure, the past few years of change and upheaval have really shaken the ground beneath my feet. As a result, I’ve found myself focusing more deeply on my spiritual beliefs and practices in the hope of maintaining some semblance of stability.
My devotion to Divine Mother has been strengthened through this time as she offers unconditional love and support to all those who seek her care. However, my upbringing in the Catholic church left me with a fear of turning my life over, believing that if I say “yes” it will mean a life of sacrifice and pain.
At the end of last year, as I found myself wanting to deepen my relationship with Mother Mary, I knew I had to be willing to let go, trust, and surrender. I spoke to her in prayer expressing my desire and fear and asking her to please show me that she is close by and will always provide the love and support I need.
Not long after, on December 12th, I was in a group meditation with the Remembership Community of Mary Magdalene’s School. I glanced over at my rosary which I’ve had since I was a little girl and keep at the side of my bed. Something was different about it – it had a yellow hue. As I picked it up, I was astounded to see that the chain which had always been silver was now gold!
When I was in my twenties, I had a girlfriend who visited Medjugorje, a small village in Bosnia-Herzegovina where Mary has appeared. She told me that while she was there her rosary turned gold. In my research to learn more, I discovered that this has been said to happen many times when people visit spiritual sites linked to the Mother. Yet here it had happened right in my own bedroom. And the rosary is still gold today.
So how do I explain all of these happenings? Herons and butterflies accompanying me on my journey. A rosary alchemizing from silver to gold.
There’s only one explanation I know of. They’re miracles. Everyday miracles!
And they’re not just meant for me. They’re meant for you, too. Because miracles aren’t supposed to be something extraordinary that happen once in a blue moon.
Miracle consciousness is meant to be a way of life for each and every one of us if we’re willing to believe.
We are not alone on this path of rising consciousness. We have the support and guidance of the Spirit realms at all times. We just have to ask for their assistance and they will leap into action. For they understand how challenging it is to be here on the planet at this time and how courageous we are to have said yes. And they want to do everything they can to ensure our success in co-creating New Earth.
I know I’m not alone in experiencing challenges as we move through our shadows and into the light. And I know many of you have challenges that are far more difficult than my own. It takes faith, courage and miracles to stay positive and trust that we are being held through it all.
Be bold. Be Daring.
Be AWE-dacious!!!
