I know that I speak about making lemonade from lemons....a lot. That is because life has a way of throwing you a curve ball...when you least expect it. It is kind of exciting to start over again and again, but the truth is it is comforting to know what to expect like the warmth of an old sweater.
It seems as if I am being given the message to throw away all those comforting sweaters that keep me warm with past memories but are filled with rips, tears and holes. I really do own one. It is supposedly made of recycled plastic and it's extraordinarily lightweight and warm at the same time. It is so fragile at this point, that washing it threatens its very existence! A little spritz of perfume goes a long way and adds another few months to the life of this treasured garment. I feel safe and happy in that timeworn jacket. If it could speak there would be volumes to tell....the tears....the joy...the worries and sorrows that this simple object (along with a good strong cup of tea) helped.
Guidance comes in hidden treasures in our life. We just have to pay attention. Yesterday I bought a pocket guide to Spirit Animals while taking a writing break. This book suggests that if a particular wild creature appears in your life may times, it is a spirit guide trying to give you a message. With that in mind, as I was sipping my morning coffee this morning, a male robin flew onto the tree in front of my porch. He was very boisterous and caused my four puppies to bark back at him.
He remained there, unafraid of the big hairy creatures facing him! He just kept his face fixated in my direction for much longer than I expected was possible. On a whim, and not sure if I actually believe the whole animal spirit guide thing...I looked up what it meant in my new book.
"You have a beautiful song inside you...do whatever it takes to share it with the world."
I would be honored and am hopeful that the song is my writing and that it will be received with the same love that I put into every word. What does that have to do with lemonade? It's simply perspective. It is lovely sentiment to think that a beautiful robin had a positive message for me this morning. And if truth be told it's going to take a lot for me to throw out my favorite worn shirt...but if some spirit animal gives me the thumbs up on my old sweater....at least my heart is open to listen. Hence....some fresh squeezed, sweet and tart lemonade. Partake....drink...of the fountain of life. Smile when you think of that robin holding up his little thumb up (do robins have thumbs?) as you watch me discard my hole -y jacket while sipping sweet lemonade.
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