I Had a Steller Day Yesterday...

I had a steller day yesterday, in more ways than one.  From my balcony window I saw at least 6 species of birds, a deer, and squirrels.  Earlier in the day on a walk with a friend in her neighborhood we saw 4 deer.  For someone like myself seeing this wildlife in the city really made my day.  I’m not very fond of people, although I suppose I have learned to live with them.  I also know that I would probably not enjoy living without other people.
There do not seem to be many like me, who love the wild things.   This is the reality I have created for myself.  It is a reality which makes me happy.  It gives me joy.  Those deer represent gentleness, love, and compassion.
“Deer teaches us to be gentle, to touch the hearts and minds of wounded beings who are in our lives. Don't push people to change, rather gently nudge them in right direction, with the love that comes from deer. Love and accept people as they are. The balance of true power lays in love and compassion.”
I had a steller day yesterday.  5 deer, chickadees, gold finches, stellar’s jays, towhees, crows and hummingbirds.  I love the wild things.  They give me happiness and joy. 

Humans are Learning...

Sparrow or Eagle
Squirrel or Fox
Deer or Lion
Can be found in the forest
Or on the plain
Trees or flowers
Wind or rain
All part of creation
Black person or White
Yellow or Brown
The plants and animals
Share one earth
Humans are learning how...

The Shaman in You...

What is a shaman?  There is agreement that a shaman interacts with the spirit world while living in the physical.   That is a simplified explanation but quite adequate and true I believe for the our world.  Shamans are often associated with nature and having less and less access to nature I believe the shaman is adapting even as he/she has done through all time.      The shaman has a unique relationship with nature, and especially animals and birds.  There are a lot of books and websites telling us about the messages that the animals and birds have for us.  Look in a mirror.   Look into your self.  Think about it.  Do you carry the power of the shaman in you?