This morning a large red tail hawk sat on a guard rail watching me approach while driving an isolated stretch of back road,. (I sensed as if it was waiting). I slowed to a stop, rolled down my window and we just stared at each other only feet apart. It was eerie but also felt transcendental. It certainly was unusual.
Driving away I watched ‘Apollo’s messenger’ through my rear view mirror turn its head to follow my departure then launch itself skyward.
Omens and talismans are mythology and folklore; at least that is what the rational side of my brain says.
It certainly was unusual and appears it was there for you.
ReplyDeleteIn the book Animal-Speak by Ted Andrews he writes extensively about the hawk specifically the Red-Tailed which is most prevalent in the US. On page 152 he states:
"Hawks are one of the most intriguing and mystical of the birds of prey. They are the messengers, The protectors,(caregivers??...my note) and the visionaries of the air."
Under a photo of this majestic fellow he further writes:
"This powerful bird can awaken visionary power and lead you to your life purpose. It is the messenger bird and wherever it shows up,pay attention. There is a message coming."
Whether or not you believe "this stuff" it was a great experience and certainly must have been uplifting.
If you have a Borders or Barnes and Noble nearby you might want to browse through this book. I had a similar experience with a raven when I went to Alaska last year and I still recall it with awe.
Kathy
I have a red tail hawk that sometimes flies just above my car down a stretch of road near my house ... and I, too, have wondered if it is a "sign" ... I do know this. Everything works together. We are all connected. We are like millions and millions of ripples in a very large pool, crossing over and under ... intersecting each other and nature everyday.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't seem too far a stretch to imagine Jesus talking to the multitudes, seeing a red bird in a nearby tree and being reminded by the Father to be sure to say that part ...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.