One is Nearer God's Heart in a Garden

 Blending in with the mulch, he sat still watching me...hesitating for the right time to eat from the birdseed platter.  At first, I didn't notice the bright-eyed little squirrel as I sat in the sunny garden. How long had he been watching me, I laughed.  His patient pose on the rose rock, by the sign on drawing nearer to God's heart in a garden, seemed like an angel message.  To spend time in nature and be still.  To take time away from the screen and look and enjoy the beauty of simple things.  

He was so cute I wanted a photo, but the bright sun made it seem impossible.  I could only see the reflection of my squinting eyes in the LCD viewer.  But here's the part you'll like the best.  I asked the angels to please help me...and then did my best to aim the camera and click away.  And, this is what they delivered.  A wonderful reminder that when things seem impossible, ask for divine help and watch for miracles.  Angels are a real, loving presence in our lives.  How blessed are we to ask and to receive their guidance and protection.  

My squirrel visitor sat patiently during the camera shoot.  Afterwards, I spoke softly welcoming him not to be afraid, but come to share in the birdseed.  All are welcome.  And, he gratefully accepted the invitation. God is Love.   

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

Squirrel: Communication Skills

 

This baby squirrel lives in a nest of sticks and leaves near the top of an old cypress tree by the lake. Each morning I sprinkle cracked corn around the knobby outer roots of the old tree.  The host family of gray squirrels seldom join the breakfast club.  But, this morning change was in the air. The winds shifted, and only a handful of ducks showed up.  An opportunity for this daring little squirrel to spring into action and come down to nibble on a kernel of delicious corn.    

Squirrels remind us to be prepared for the future.  They are enthusiastic, and like to wrestle for play, and are keenly observant and imitative. When a squirrel appears, it brings up a question of balance.  Balance is important within the circle of gathering and giving out, and also balance is needed in time spent working and playing.   

Squirrels are very communicative, chattering away.  Bushy gray tails flicker to express emotion. So when a squirrel appears it could signal a time to develop our own communication skills. Communication  will be an  important part of our preparation for the future.  A reminder to speak with loving kindness, like these two baby squirrels high up in an old oak, they both let down their long, bushy tails, and shared a sweet moment from heart to heart.  

 

 

 

I was thankful for the angel reminder from nature to speak softly and deliver any messages with a kind and loving heart today.  Love is reflected in Love.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

Out On A Limb: An Angel Message

 Angels messengers are deliberate and are meant to catch our attention. More times than not, the unusual behavior of the bird or animal holds a key to some adjustment needed in our life. The past few weeks were spent glued to the laptop trying to finish a long-term writing project.  So this baby squirrel resting on our palm tree really hit home.  Time to take a break.     

Squirrels represent a need to balance work and play -- giving and receiving.  

Instead of scampering off when I came out of the house with the camera, he stayed put and posed on high, to make sure I got the picture.

In Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews writes:  "Squirrel advises prepare for the future, but do not get lost in preparations. Find ways to gather and to gift."

Enjoy your day with the Angels,

Love and peace,

Rae Karen