April 14, 2007
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Renewal
I haven’t had the energy for Xanga since my last entry, and I have really missed keeping up with others’ blogs. I also really missed feeling clear headed enough to compose my thoughts and write! There have been many things I have wanted to write about, but couldn’t quite get myself together — one of the disabling effects of the depression can be the way it can really muddle my mind. I had a very nice visit from my parents this week, I really enjoy my relationship with them. Tonight I am extremely grateful to feel up to writing an entry here again, and I plan to get caught up on visiting my Xanga friends’ sites this week!
As I was eating breakfast this morning I was sitting by the big picture window watching the songbirds and squirrels. One squirrel was busy carrying large mouthfuls of leaves up a tree for a nest, and on one run along the ground to gather more, the squirrel ran right past a turkey who was foraging for food on the forest floor. I was delighted to see the turkey there, and enjoyed being able to share breakfast with this finely feathered friend. The undergrowth was too thick for a real clear shot, but I tried anyway – here she is:
The turkey outside my kitchen window.Here is what I found at http://www.cathyginter.com/TOTEM.html on turkey spirit energy:
Turkey
spirit symbolizes renewal. Turkey’s energy teaches us to think and to
channel our energy in a clear and balanced way. Turkey also shows us
that recurring life themes are a gift of great benefit. Often we expect
someone or something to always be there. Turkey reminds us that nothing
is permanent and that life is in constant flux. The key is to take
nothing for granted. Instead, we must remember that ALL things are
sacred.I like this message, and see many ways I can apply this wisdom to my life! Nature is a wonderful teacher for me — and as John Lubbock said, “Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” I continue to feel so much gratitude for nature, for the forest around me, and the joy, wonder, and sense of connection it inspires within me.
Comments (6)
I do so love your pictures!
What kind of camera do you have?
Seems like a nice place to live. I’m glad you are feeling better.
Turkey’s are awesome, beautiful birds, I love watching them in the fields sometimes when I can, seeing a whole lot more of them the last couple years. Maybe that’s a good thing for us, or maybe a bad thing for the turkeys.
Peace
Turkey Totem http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/turkey.htm
I can see it! Great shot.
Glad you’re feeling well enough to write some thoughts down. I hope it continues.
that must be a dream come true, living so close to that kind of nature. a turkey outside your window. how many of us can say that?
hope you continue feeling a whole lot better, my new friend.
~ lea
I’m glad your feeling better, and that you’re back!
I also think it is wonderful that you have such a good relationship with your parents – I do, too.
I love your pictures – they remind me of how much I like the outdoors. I don’t really get much “outdoors” contact in Chicago.
Your love of nature, and the lessons that it offers, is contagious
. I learn something from all of the creatures and plants that you share with us in your blog. The lessons of turkey energy were ones I especially needed to hear this morning. Thank you for another beautiful post, and for reminding me of the importance being grateful for the gifts of the present moment.