Gobble gobble

The other morning, I woke up and saw 3 wild turkeys outside of my window. There they are. Walking away from the car. Big birds! I had no idea.

Having recently relocated from a thriving urban environment to a thriving rural environment, more wildlife was expected. Squirrels, perhaps. Some deer. But turkeys?

Many cultures revere and respect animals, knowing that they offer us wisdom about our experiences. I've found that the more I consciously interact with the natural world, it helps me to understand the theme of my life at the moment. This insight into what's driving the way I think, feel, and behave then opens the door to new choices.

Whenever an animal shows up, I go to my trusty deck of Medicine Cards and pair that with my intuition to see what's going on for me. According to the cards, turkeys are about "Give-Away" and the sacrifices we make for each other, to give each other life. It's about helping those in need, giving sustenance, and feeling the "spirit of giving" growing in you. This comes in many forms.

Here are a few examples of what I like to give away:

• Laughter
• Attentive listening
• Genuine compliments
• Inspirational comments
• Pie (yes, I like to make pie and then I like to give it away)
• A performance of my fabulous dancing and theatrical abilities

What do you like to give away? What do you like to receive? Two sides of the same coin, and important to experience both to keep the energy flowing. Do share...

Comments

[Lena Hellsten]

thank you for the story, reminds me that I should look up what the squirrel i had a close contact with today means. I think it has to do with gathering necessities and to be light and playful at the same time(my intuitive understanding here and now on the fly :)

your site is beautiful, really like the header and the colors.
have a great day!