While staying in Phoenix, Arizona at my sister-in-law’s house, we saw a lot of Gambel’s Quail. These are fun-looking birds with a topknot or plume. Both the males and the females have a plume, but the male’s is longer. A Gambel’s Quail plume is composed of six comma-shaped feathers. Is the Plume for Attracting a…
In recent years, I’ve been a voice, calling out what I see is illogical or unjust in the world. But keeping up with current events was making my blood pressure high and causing anxiety and sleeplessness. Obviously, the way I was handling things wasn’t working for me. How could I hope for peace in the…
Mockingbirds are excellent symbols of discovering your Soul’s Song and singing it for all to hear. Interestingly enough, mockingbirds have the ability to copy other birds’ songs and even to sound like a cat or a dog. They use imitation to both attract other birds to their area and to drive away unwanted birds by…
Nature practices inclusivity. The message I’m seeing in nature today is that there’s room for everyone – birds, squirrels, rabbits get along.
The field sparrow teaches us that no matter how small and insignificant we may feel, we matter to God and His eye is upon us. While out birdwatching, I captured this photo of a field sparrow that reminded me of God’s love for me and especially for those I am called to serve. I took…
There are some animals and insects in nature that look like more menacing creatures to keep predators away. For example, I’ve seen a moth that looks like a bird of prey when its wings are closed. Today, I took several photos of a female eastern towhee that had the coolest mimicry camouflage! From behind, her…
My new favorite Sunday activity is bird watching – in particular capturing photos of birds. I’m absolutely loving my new Canon Rebel T7! With my camouflaged snowmobile suit, I stay warm and the birds don’t spot me as easily. It’s so much fun taking closeup photos of birds in their natural habitat! Mockingbird Today after…
An exploration of how associating with the Earth can sanctify, improve, and transform us. There’s a social media post going around that shows the relative size of the Earth, all the other planets in our solar system, and the sun in comparison to other stars across the universe. Our sun is miniscule in comparison to…
If you were born between November 22 – December 21, the Owl is your Native American Birth Animal and the Deer is your Polarity Animal. If you were born between May 21 – June 21, the Owl is your polarity animal and the Deer is your birth animal. Learn more about Native American Spirit Animals…
Many of us struggle with the need to always be busy. If we’re doing one thing, we feel we should be doing another. Or we may feel guilty if we take time for ourselves. Where does the drive to be busy come from? And what can be done about it? How do we get relief?…
