Monday, June 27, 2011

Bluebirds

Had an amazing thing happen the last day of vacation. I've been really trying to think everything through, trying to decide whether to stay at the studio, stay partners, move, quit my job, start all over, blah, blah, blah. The closer it got to today, the more I was dreading coming back. Been arguing with Barry, money, car issues, just everything, you know?

The night before, I was dreaming of my job, nothing spectacular, just different scenarios, Reiki, Yoga, SoulCollage, etc. But the thing that stood out was that at each scenario, Carol, my dear friend who just passed, was there. I would be stewing about something trivial and then look over in the dream and she was just sitting there, smiling. Saying it was ok. I woke up thinking that was really nice, to at least be able to see her in my dreams.

But I sorta forgot about it in my dread and doom and gloom of having to go home. I was sitting on the deck, staring at the water, just feeling real sorry for myself when out of nowhere a bluebird flew right into my face! It completely took my breath away! I've only ever seen a bluebird once before, about 30 years ago, briefly, when driving through Virginia with Barry. I was stunned and excited, then it hit me: right before Carol passed, she gave me an unusual birthday gift. A beautiful, little bluebird statue! At the time, I thought it was odd but I really liked it and put it on a shelf in my spirit room. As I sat there realizing the connection, I realized what it meant... she was telling me to choose happiness. Just like she always had. Find my joy. Do it.

Carol was an amazing woman, she never backed down from a challenge, she just kept trudging on, searching for happiness. I feel like that was a total affirmation that she is still with me, guiding me and helping me keep perspective. I don't know what the future holds in so many aspects of my life right now but I do know that I will be on the lookout  for bluebirds!

Blue Bird People are learning to embrace the beauty, Love and happiness that lives within themselves. Bluebirds are considered a sign of spring and a symbol of happiness and Love.

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