Karen, this is a lovely post. Before Garrett's passing, I was a firm non-believer. Now, there is no way I can deny it, I've had so many encounters, exactly when I asked for them or needed them the most.
We hear crows in the neighborhood frequently, but recently we backed out of the garage and a crow landed on the edge of the garage roof. This crow turned towards me and made eye contact. It felt purposeful and I drew my hubby’s attention to it. We both remarked about how odd this felt. Since we were headed to an event our daughter used to attend with us, I inquired, “what are you trying to tell us?”
I believe some loved ones that pass on send birds to remind you they are still around in spirit. I’v had turkeys, geese, ostriches, etc. show up out of know where it seems especially around anniversaries BD & holidays when I grieved the most. The eagle 🦅 must represent your son spirit around.😊
I am a militant agnostic, I don’t know why we are here or what happens when we leave. But I believe our consciousness stays at least a little while because my mother “spoke” to me after her death, telling me the location of something she had hidden. I have never before or after had another sign or connection with anyone I’ve lost, including my husband and son. But I’ve had experiences where I and a stranger coincidentally connected through our loss and grief when we needed that connection the most. The universe is a strange and wonderful place.
Kelly, you know I look forward to your essays, but I have to disagree with you about the crows. We used to have a large murder in my neighborhood, now there is only one family, but the male crow is (how should I put this?) a bit of an asshole. He constantly screams at people on the street and the rest of his family, bullies the squirrels and intimidates the smaller birds. This particular crow is no one’s spirit animal. Maybe he’s reincarnated and is working out some issues. :)
Dear Karen, this article resonated so much with me. I wasn’t sure if I’m reading too much into the signs I got, or if I was deliberately choosing to believe that my little baby boy was trying to communicate with me / simply send me signs when I asked for it. But this article made me feel seen. I’ve had many instances when butterflies have appeared just when my heart was heavy, when Common Mynas (birds commonly found in my area) appeared close to me in my garden, my husband’s call just when I felt the most vulnerable, husband unexpectedly joining me for my evening walk when I felt lonely, my mind getting diverted to dried plants so as pushing me to care for them just when I had big tears in my eyes. I felt I was reading too much into life around me. I converse with my son every day, I ask him to guide me, to give me strength so I can carry on.
I am so glad I wrote this today, and it found you. Yes, I believe your signs are real. We communicate on so many levels, but we are conditioned to think our language is privileged over all others, and that's simply not true!
Thank you! I needed to be reminded of my own animal medicine (the blue jay is my spirit guide) and spiritual experiences. I did an animal totem pole a number of years ago but lost the paper I had it on. So, since I’m basically a different person now, I’m going to do another one soon.
I liked your mention of the concept of notknowingness. I need to work softer on that principle. AND live in the moment. I will be sure to practice that today as I am right now.
Karen, this is a lovely post. Before Garrett's passing, I was a firm non-believer. Now, there is no way I can deny it, I've had so many encounters, exactly when I asked for them or needed them the most.
Both the eagle and the crow speak to me as well. Thanks for sharing what they mean to you. What a beautiful piece. ❤️
Nature sends us messages from our children. I'm convinced of that. Animals treated me with love and kindness after I lost my son, Emile, to suicide.
I receive many signs that he's with me.
Beautiful post!
I am so glad you see the signs! xo
We hear crows in the neighborhood frequently, but recently we backed out of the garage and a crow landed on the edge of the garage roof. This crow turned towards me and made eye contact. It felt purposeful and I drew my hubby’s attention to it. We both remarked about how odd this felt. Since we were headed to an event our daughter used to attend with us, I inquired, “what are you trying to tell us?”
I believe some loved ones that pass on send birds to remind you they are still around in spirit. I’v had turkeys, geese, ostriches, etc. show up out of know where it seems especially around anniversaries BD & holidays when I grieved the most. The eagle 🦅 must represent your son spirit around.😊
Wow, love that!!
I am a militant agnostic, I don’t know why we are here or what happens when we leave. But I believe our consciousness stays at least a little while because my mother “spoke” to me after her death, telling me the location of something she had hidden. I have never before or after had another sign or connection with anyone I’ve lost, including my husband and son. But I’ve had experiences where I and a stranger coincidentally connected through our loss and grief when we needed that connection the most. The universe is a strange and wonderful place.
Donna, I love this so much! Thank you for sharing this! xo
Kelly, you know I look forward to your essays, but I have to disagree with you about the crows. We used to have a large murder in my neighborhood, now there is only one family, but the male crow is (how should I put this?) a bit of an asshole. He constantly screams at people on the street and the rest of his family, bullies the squirrels and intimidates the smaller birds. This particular crow is no one’s spirit animal. Maybe he’s reincarnated and is working out some issues. :)
Beautiful writing and so moving. Thank you
Thank you 🙏
Dear Karen, this article resonated so much with me. I wasn’t sure if I’m reading too much into the signs I got, or if I was deliberately choosing to believe that my little baby boy was trying to communicate with me / simply send me signs when I asked for it. But this article made me feel seen. I’ve had many instances when butterflies have appeared just when my heart was heavy, when Common Mynas (birds commonly found in my area) appeared close to me in my garden, my husband’s call just when I felt the most vulnerable, husband unexpectedly joining me for my evening walk when I felt lonely, my mind getting diverted to dried plants so as pushing me to care for them just when I had big tears in my eyes. I felt I was reading too much into life around me. I converse with my son every day, I ask him to guide me, to give me strength so I can carry on.
I feel so seen. Thank you so much!
I am so glad I wrote this today, and it found you. Yes, I believe your signs are real. We communicate on so many levels, but we are conditioned to think our language is privileged over all others, and that's simply not true!
I’ll consciously try to believe it. Thanks for showing me that I’m not alone, and I’m not imagining things!
Thank you! I needed to be reminded of my own animal medicine (the blue jay is my spirit guide) and spiritual experiences. I did an animal totem pole a number of years ago but lost the paper I had it on. So, since I’m basically a different person now, I’m going to do another one soon.
I liked your mention of the concept of notknowingness. I need to work softer on that principle. AND live in the moment. I will be sure to practice that today as I am right now.
Oh Judi, thank you for this. I hope you do make a new totem, and please tell us about it if and when you do!
I loved how Debbie called your (and thanks to your beautiful words...our) attention to the crow right here, right now. Wow. <3