Firelight Blessings: Meditation Day 17

 

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Last night the flock of crows gathered on this tree, just west of our barn. The fog was thick, but they caught my eye. They moved in harmony, away from the tree, when one called out. I was mesmerized watching them, as I was doing barn chores. At one point, just one was left on the tree. It was stationed on the highest branch. I could hear it calling to the others. 

Interestingly one crow, seemed to be letting the others know, when I came around the corner of the barn, with my manure fork. When I first saw them and took this picture, they were not afraid of me, but when I had the manure fork in my hand, they appeared to be afraid of me. The lone crow, the signal crow, the leader for the rest of the flock, was in tune with both myself and the flock. This lone crow called to his flock to land when I was not in sight, but called to tell them to flee when I was in sight. 

Watching the crows reminded me of the meditation I had earlier in the day. Leadership is all about leading through love while listening to all. This lone leader was listening, watching and warning the rest of the flock. Was the crow leading the flock with love or fear? 

It felt like even though he was warning them and wanted them to remain safe, that he was doing so through love for them. Did he love me? Nope, not at all. I was to be feared. Was it warranted? No, I did not have any ill will ideas for the flock. Did that matter? No, unfortunately, it did not matter. This crow believed with all of his heart, that I was going to hurt the rest of the flock. 

The Canadian Geese had the exact same reaction when they saw me doing chores, too! I watched their leader steer them away from me. I understood, because it was hunting season. I could have been another hunter. I suspect that the leader of this flock of crows has also been shot at. He has lost faith in humans because of his experience with them. 

How did this lone crow become the leader of the whole flock? How did his experience affect his fear of me, a human? I had no intention of hurting them. I was simply enjoying their company, while I was doing our evening chores. 

Maybe this leader was leading with love for his "family," however, because he assumed that I was just like all other humans, he had no love for me either. If this leader was open to starting a dialog with me, would it do harm to his family, if in fact, others have been shooting at them? It could wipe them out. Sometimes we protect others from harm because we make assumptions. Fear of what could happen, can really change the way we look at the world from the highest point. 

Could the fog represent the assumptions we believe so strongly? Fog prevents us from seeing the whole picture. How many times have you made an assumption about someone or something? Could that assumption be clouding your judgement? Are you "protecting" those you have a loving relationship with because of assumptions you have made about someone or something? 

I have made decisions when my mind was foggy with sadness, stress and grief.  Those decisions have not always been the wisest ones I have made. Generally speaking I believe that I have made much better decisions, when my mind is calm and clear. I can't go back and self correct most of those decisions, but I can try to remember to return to a calm and clear state of mind before I make important decisions. I can listen, love and lead from and through my heart instead of letting assumptions cloud my thinking. 

I listened to the Singing Bowl soundtrack this morning. I had dreamt about whales last night. I was a scientist in my dream. I was taking samples and studying the health of the whales. During my meditation, I asked for clarification about this dream. I was told that the health of the whales indicates the health of Mother Earth. 

I was then shown a Kaleidoscope. It was beautiful. Blue, red, green, clear and every other color imaginable. The shapes changed each time the Kaleidoscope appeared during the meditation. It was as if it was marking the various topics my guides were showing me. Hmm, why a Kaleidoscope?

Kaleidoscopes represent creativity, beauty, harmony and balance. It is ever changing depending on what is placed within it and how it is turned, while looking through it. I remember playing with them as a kid. I was in awe by the endless possibilities. 

Next, I was shown the Royal Family. Once again, I asked for clarification.  I was told that the emotional health of the Royal Family was also an indicator of the emotional health of Mother Earth. 

An incredibly beautiful kaleidoscope appeared once again. I asked for clarification for the meaning of the kaleidoscopes that had appeared during the meditation. I was told that there are endless possibilities that may occur, based on the decisions we choose to make. These decisions will affect the emotional and physical health of all who inhabit Mother Earth. Choose wisely. 

There was one more message. Be sure to listen deeply. Use your gifts, the Clair senses to listen through your heart. There are many (9) of them. Do not get distracted. Distractions keep you from listening.

What are your gifts? 

Do you know what the 9 Clair Senses are? 

Can you listen with your heart, in order to make clear and calm decisions, without being distracted by assumptions you have made or have been conditioned to believe? 

Manifest a magical day.