This morning I was surprised when an old proverb came to mind; one that I hadn't heard in years:
"A stitch in time saves nine."
What? so unexpected, I had to reflect on the meaning.
One stitch is faster than nine, so sew up a small tear with only one stitch, before it becomes a big hole in the fabric and will take 9 times more energy and time to repair in the future.
The random stitch in time proverb, brought to mind a thick strand of unusual ZigZag stitches. Last evening, I opened the sunroom blinds hoping for rain. A big yellow spider was suspended between the bushes outside the window. She had woven an intricate web with thick white silky ZigZag stitches. The unusual stitches looked a little bit like writing. And it turns out, our eight-legged weaver is known as a writing spider. And, yellow is the color of faith, I always say. A garden spider symbolizes creativity, patience, and transformation.
I'll admit, I wasn't always good with spiders. They were scary... but over the years as I've come to understand that God's love is in all life, I appreciate how a garden spider will often appear close up and personal just when I need an extra spiritual boost.
A garden spider carefully spins her web. One strand at a time. And, she has everything she needs within to fulfill her creative purpose. The web orb symbolizes how everything is connected by one long strand. We are not alone...
When a spider appears it can be a reminder to embrace change and trust in your innate ability to weave your destiny with faith.
Create! Create! Create! The psalmist writes..."we spend our years as a tale that is told."
Spider teaches that we spin our years as a tale that is told. Weaving the world around us by our thoughts, words, and deeds. We are the "writers" of our own destiny.
The garden spider brings a loving angel message to pay closer attention to your surroundings and your inner thoughts. Create with love and not fear...and make your world a better place.
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
