Council of the Rock People
There is a nature reserve near my home where I have found a wonderful thoughtful spot. There’s an outcropping of rocks in the middle of a forest that looks like a gathering — as if the stones had purposefully came together for a meeting. It’s a peaceful place I enjoy visiting.
Council of the Rock People
Yesterday, after a week of rain, I seized the moment of sunshine and went to visit the Council of the Rock People. (As a side note, let me tell you that I’m THRILLED with the bug repellant BodyGuard a pen friend sent to me. I worked wondered.) I was a little worried about all of the mosquitoes that hovered around me and couldn’t quite get comfortable for a truly thoughtful moment, but I enjoyed my time there nonetheless. Next time I’ll know I can trust the bug repellant and just relax.
Instead of staying where I felt I would become mosquito buffet, I got up and took a walk around the grounds. A couple of creatures crossed my path — a hopping one and a flying one.
I think this is a tree frog. It was not much bigger than a ping-pong ball.
First came frog. I barely noticed him hopping across my path — his coloring camoflagued him so well. I tried to take a picture of him with some contrast in the background, but he wasn’t very cooperative. He wasn’t sure he wanted his picture taken. So I stayed in the distance and got a few shots.
Some say that frog represents transitions and new beginnings. That would make sense for me in my life right now. I am focusing on making some changes, connecting more deeply with my spirit while also reconnecting with nature. In my day-to-day life, I’m hoping for a change in my job and, even if the hoped-for change doesn’t come, I’m approaching my current job in a new way in the hopes of making it a better, more positive experience for me and my co-workers. So, thank you, Frog, for confirming transition and new beginnings.
Dragonfly
Dragonfly has been showing up a lot lately. She showed up again Saturday wearing a reddish veil. I’m used to seeing more of a blue-green iridescent color to dragonfly wings. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a reddish color before. I know that Dragonfly is often associated with illusion, but I really like this quote about Dragonfly — “Dragonflies remind us that we are light and can reflect the light in powerful ways if we choose to do so.” This hits home for me. It’s the way I’m trying to consciously approach situations. I am trying to see the light in all situations and also reflect the light so that others might see it as well.
Just about a week or so ago, Dragonfly showed up during one of my tedious meetings at work. It beat against the window of the office I was in (4-story, downtown Boston, office building…no where near water, streams, etc.). I was just about to go into a complaining rant when Dragonfly appeared. She reminded me of my intention and, because of her reminder and my decision to follow my intention, I was able to bring light to the conversation and not let it spiral into negativity.
Thank you, Yah, and thank you to all of the animals who have crossed my path bringing me your wisdom. I have been so disconnected from nature for too long. Thank you for welcoming me back. You’ll see me hanging around more often.
