Roadtrip Continued....
Feb. 1st, 2003 05:13 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
bookofmirrorsThe last thing of note that kept happening on the way to my parents' house was that I kept seeing red-tailed hawks. I really didn't think anything of it, 'cause I had always seen them fairly often when I lived up north, but I knew I had very rarely seen them since moving down here, so I figured Glenn hadn't either, so I kept trying to point them out to him. To me, they were huge, unmistakable - how could you miss them? But he did, every time. I kept pointing to these huge-ass birds sitting in trees, on fences, what have you, and every time, he turned too late, or couldn't see them, or what have you.
Finally, one dived in front of my car. I can still see the picture of him, clearly etched in my head. I had turned to look at something else, and when I turned back to look in front of me, there was this hawk diving, right at my front left bumper, the snapshot of it instantly mesmerizing me. (And scaring me... I was afraid I'd hit him.) Glenn wanted to know what startled me, and I told him. He pointed out the obvious, which I hadn't even considered. Hawk was trying to tell me something. Well, duh. Once he said it, I realized it was true. And, interestly enough, we didn't see a single hawk the rest of the trip. It was like Hawk was finally satisfied that I'd gotten the message, and no further sightings were necessary.
I didn't get to look up the spiritual meaning of hawks until we got home, about a week later. Here are some excerpts from Animal Speak by Ted Andrews:
Visionary Power and Guardianship
the messengers, protectors, and visionaries of the air
This powerful bird can awaken visionary power and lead you to your life's purpose. It is the messenger bird, and whenever it shows up, pay attention. There is a message coming.
Many hawks mate for life, the red-tailed hawk being one example.
The red tail is very symbolic... it has ties to the kundalini... is also associated with the base chakra
It can also reflect that children visions are becoming empowered and fulfilled.
It may pop up... when you begin to move toward your soul purpose more dynamically.
Hawks are occassionally attacked and harassed by smaller birds.
....it holds the keys to higher levels of consciousness.
It teaches the balance necessary.
It reflects an intensity of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual forces. This bird is the catalyst
Hawk medicine teaches you to be observant
It is a fearless bird
Because of the strong energy... individuals... must be careful in how they express themselves.
Well, that's interesting. I guess I've kinda seen that, and I kinda haven't. I've figured out my path. Now I'm just trying to figure out how to walk it. I guess I'd better keep looking for signs, and working with them.
Actually, that reminds me of another animal spirit speaking to me... another bird. Sometime before Yule, I was at Waffle House. I was alone, although I don't remember why. I think Glenn had sweet-talked me into bringing him food or something like that. Anyway, as I was leaving, I saw a sparrow near the door (outside). This was like 3am, so I was thinking it was strange to see a bird out at night to begin with, so I took note of it. I walked to my car, and put the food in, then on impulse, went back. The bird was still there. I walked right up to it, and it didn't fly away. I thought it was hurt, so I reached down to pick it up. I was trying to be gentle, so I didn't snatch it up. It let me touch it, but then flew away, just out of reach. So it wasn't hurt. I walked away, and it flew back to where it was. I walked back. Same thing. It let me touch it, wrap my hand around it, didn't fight or act afraid, but wouldn't let me actually pick it up and hold it. It eventually flew to just above the doorjamb, and just watched me. I decided to leave it be at that point, but was sort of amazed with the wonder of it all. I came home that night and looked up sparrow. Basically, it said they represented the little guy coming into his own.
I'm good with that, too. :)
I have another instance of a bird messenger, but I'm trying to keep this as chronological as possible, so I'll save that for later.
Finally, one dived in front of my car. I can still see the picture of him, clearly etched in my head. I had turned to look at something else, and when I turned back to look in front of me, there was this hawk diving, right at my front left bumper, the snapshot of it instantly mesmerizing me. (And scaring me... I was afraid I'd hit him.) Glenn wanted to know what startled me, and I told him. He pointed out the obvious, which I hadn't even considered. Hawk was trying to tell me something. Well, duh. Once he said it, I realized it was true. And, interestly enough, we didn't see a single hawk the rest of the trip. It was like Hawk was finally satisfied that I'd gotten the message, and no further sightings were necessary.
I didn't get to look up the spiritual meaning of hawks until we got home, about a week later. Here are some excerpts from Animal Speak by Ted Andrews:
Visionary Power and Guardianship
the messengers, protectors, and visionaries of the air
This powerful bird can awaken visionary power and lead you to your life's purpose. It is the messenger bird, and whenever it shows up, pay attention. There is a message coming.
Many hawks mate for life, the red-tailed hawk being one example.
The red tail is very symbolic... it has ties to the kundalini... is also associated with the base chakra
It can also reflect that children visions are becoming empowered and fulfilled.
It may pop up... when you begin to move toward your soul purpose more dynamically.
Hawks are occassionally attacked and harassed by smaller birds.
....it holds the keys to higher levels of consciousness.
It teaches the balance necessary.
It reflects an intensity of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual forces. This bird is the catalyst
Hawk medicine teaches you to be observant
It is a fearless bird
Because of the strong energy... individuals... must be careful in how they express themselves.
Well, that's interesting. I guess I've kinda seen that, and I kinda haven't. I've figured out my path. Now I'm just trying to figure out how to walk it. I guess I'd better keep looking for signs, and working with them.
Actually, that reminds me of another animal spirit speaking to me... another bird. Sometime before Yule, I was at Waffle House. I was alone, although I don't remember why. I think Glenn had sweet-talked me into bringing him food or something like that. Anyway, as I was leaving, I saw a sparrow near the door (outside). This was like 3am, so I was thinking it was strange to see a bird out at night to begin with, so I took note of it. I walked to my car, and put the food in, then on impulse, went back. The bird was still there. I walked right up to it, and it didn't fly away. I thought it was hurt, so I reached down to pick it up. I was trying to be gentle, so I didn't snatch it up. It let me touch it, but then flew away, just out of reach. So it wasn't hurt. I walked away, and it flew back to where it was. I walked back. Same thing. It let me touch it, wrap my hand around it, didn't fight or act afraid, but wouldn't let me actually pick it up and hold it. It eventually flew to just above the doorjamb, and just watched me. I decided to leave it be at that point, but was sort of amazed with the wonder of it all. I came home that night and looked up sparrow. Basically, it said they represented the little guy coming into his own.
I'm good with that, too. :)
I have another instance of a bird messenger, but I'm trying to keep this as chronological as possible, so I'll save that for later.
