Real Life Angels Build Bridges In Stead Of Walls...
They Don't Play Hide & Seek With The Truth...
They Do What Ever They Can To Help You...
Real Life Angels Understand Difficulties & Always Give The Benefit Of the Doubt...
They Don't Hold Others Up To Their Standards They Can't Live By Themselves...
Real Life Angels Are What *Inner Beauty* Is All About...
Real Life Angels Don't Hold Things Against You;
The Only Thing They Hold...Is You...
They Take Your Hand In Theirs When You Could Use A Little Reassurance...
They Walk Beside You When You Could Do With A Little Guidance & Direction In Your Life...
They Support You In All Yours Attempts To Do What Is Right...
Real Life Angels Multiply Your Smiles & Add To Your Integerity...
They Make You Feel Like, "Hey,
I Really Am Somebody Who Matters," Then They Quietly Prove To You How Beautiful & True That Feeling Really Is...
If You Come Across A Angel Like This ,You Are One Of The Luckiest People Of All...
If Some One In Your Life Is Wonderfully Like A Angel To You,
It's Important To Let Them Know,
It's The Nicest Compliment You Can Ever Give...
In All The Days Of Your Life & In All The Years That You Live....
Thank You For Being Mine...
Brightest Blessings, Carol Anne...
Keep A Song In Your Heart
Song of your Heart , You are becoming the song of your heart, how beautiful it is, as the flower blossoms forth. Feel the earth in your toes, oh my child you'll never know what tomorrow brings, so sing, sing, sing! Rise before the morning light Let your soul take its flight God is with you listening So sing, sing sing Hand in hand we shall go Through the grassy hills of gold See the hawk circling We sing, sing, sing You are becoming The song of your heart How beautiful it is As the flower blossoms forth
It is common to hear a blue jay’s trademark call, or jeer, before seeing the bird. Although, it certainly isn’t hard to spot the blue jay’s striking blue, black, and white plumage with a tufted crest atop its head. Some find them a nuisance, some find them beautiful, others still may find them unremarkable amongst their feathered relatives. But what does it mean when you see a blue jay?
What is a Blue Jay?
The blue jay, or Cyanocitta cristata, is a vocal bird with a notable appearance. They are known for their characteristic jeer, but they also make a variety of other calls including imitations of hawks and humans. Blue jays are native to the eastern and central regions of the United States and have gradually expanded their range to the North and West, as well. They mostly live in forested areas but can adapt to urban environments. They build complex social systems and maintain close family bonds, often mating for life.
Blue Jay Symbolism
Based upon their behavior, blue jays are often linked to fierceness, determination, aggression, truthfulness, passion, curiosity, and loyalty. When threatened by a predator, blue jays do not hide or retreat, they go on the offensive, dive-bombing the creature in question until it retreats. As mentioned earlier, they will also imitate hawk calls to try to lure hawks away from their nests or make other predators think a hawk is near. A blue jay sighting may be calling you to reflect upon the way you strategize and respond in the face of danger.
Due to their complex webs of kinship, blue jays also represent strong social bonds. A blue jay sighting may be a call for you to reflect on your relationships. Do any of them need tending or repair? Have you taken the time to appreciate those close to you and all they do for you lately? Spotting a blue jay could simply provide you with a moment to reflect on the gratitude you have for the connections in your life, or it could represent something deeper requiring relational work.
Blue Jays and Communication
Blue jays are known to sing what researchers call a “whisper song,” utilizing many different sounds including clicks, gurgles, and whistling. They are even known to make noise to scare predators away by using their beaks to hammer on trees, like a woodpecker.
Blue Jays, with their signature feather coloring, are associated with the Throat Chakra, and therefore, communication. So, a possible meaning of a blue jay sighting is that you need to try a different method of communication when you run into problems. Maybe you need to say something differently or you need to try to communicate without words. Reflect upon the tools at your disposal and consider if there is another, perhaps more effective way, to get your message across. Blue jays have many methods of communication at their disposal, and so do you. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of them.
The Blue Jay as a Trickster
The blue jay is looked upon as a trickster in Celtic myth, and in the stories of many Native American tribes, most notably the Chinook, Sioux, and Coast Salish tribes. In folklore, tricksters are rarely to be trusted, so if you encounter a blue jay, either in the day time or in your dreams, in may be a sign that you are currently close to someone who is not to be trusted.
In the same vein, a blue jay dive-bombing you over and over in a dream represents something unresolved or something that is troubling you that is cycling through your consciousness. With careful reflection and analysis, you may be able to identify the unresolved issue(s) or a person who has troubled your subconscious and take action to resolve the issue.
The Blue Jay as a Messenger from Spirit
Blue jays are often associated with renewal and fertility, as they tend to drop the seeds they are hoarding for winter as often as they manage to store them. They are particularly fond of acorns, and many Celtic folk stories credit the blue jay with replanting the oak tree population in Europe thanks to the number of seeds they dropped. A blue jay sighting could mean that you are going through a period of renewal, or a very prosperous period, financially, creatively, etc.
Should a blue jay repeatedly appear outside your home, or make its home near yours, it could be a message from Spirit that you’re on the right path. Blue jays are fierce, curious, and tenacious, so one that continues to stay with you for some time is usually a sign that you are following your dreams and should continue on as you are.
Dreaming of Blue Jays
If a blue jay appears to you in a dream, it might be a sign that you are conspicuous; others notice what you do and say. This is a sign of your power and also your responsibility. When you have a platform, what you do and say reverberates louder and farther than the actions and words of someone who doesn’t have a platform. Don’t let this freeze you in your tracks. Instead, take this as a sign to commit to thinking before you speak or act, and listening to what is reflected back to you. If you cause hurt or pain, it is especially important for you to take responsibility.
Another meaning of a blue jay appearing to you in a dream is that danger is imminent. In this instance, you are an animal at the mercy of the hawk or owl and the blue jay is using its defenses to warn you of the predator’s presence. If you can help it, do not allow yourself to be taken over by fear. Instead, ground yourself in your capability and power. Remind yourself that you have handled tough problems before, and you will handle them again. Be tender with yourself and attentive to your own care. You are able to handle problems much better when you are rested than when you are exhausted. You can do this.
Blue Jays as Spirit Guides, Totem Animals, and Power Animals
As explained on whatismyspiritanimal.com, animals can appear as a spirit, totem, or power animal—all of which have slightly different meanings. A spirit animal represents abilities you possess or abilities you need to cultivate. When an animal repeatedly comes to your attention in talks, dreams, or real-time sightings, this is your spirit animal.
If the blue jay is your spirit animal, it means that you need to open up a bit about what’s on your mind. Blue jays aren’t shy about making noise, so why should you be? However, it’s also a warning to know your limits. Blue jays will fight to defend their territories, but they also know when they’re outmatched and when to back down. Let your blue jay spirit guide show you which battles to fight and which to walk away from, and you’ll live to fight the most important ones.
A totem animal is an animal you are drawn to and perhaps you surround yourself with. If a blue jay is your totem animal, it means that it is time to speak up, both for yourself, and for others who cannot defend themselves. When blue jays cry warnings about predators in their territories, all potential prey benefits, and it’s no different when you speak up. When you need to establish strong boundaries, or just need strength, call upon your blue jay totem animal, and they will give you all of the encouragement you need.
A power animal is one we identify with internally. We can call upon our power animals when we need to summon inner strength. If the blue jay is your power animal, call upon it when you believe someone is deceiving you. As stated above, several cultures associate the blue jay with tricksters and untrustworthy figures, which means the blue jay will be excellent at discovering anyone who may be lying to you.
Once upon a mountain top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up.
The first little tree looked up at the stars and said: “I want to hold treasure. I want to be covered with gold and filled with precious stones. I’ll be the most beautiful treasure chest in the world!”
The second little tree looked out at the small stream trickling by on it’s way to the ocean. “I want to be traveling mighty waters and carrying powerful kings. I’ll be the strongest ship in the world!”
The third little tree looked down into the valley below where busy men and women worked in a busy town. “I don’t want to leave the mountain top at all. I want to grow so tall that when people stop to look at me, they’ll raise their eyes to heaven and think of God. I will be the tallest tree in the world.”
Years passed. The rain came, the sun shone, and the little trees grew tall. One day three woodcutters climbed the mountain. The first woodcutter looked at the first tree and said, “This tree is beautiful. It is perfect for me.” With a swoop of his ax, the first tree fell. “Now I shall be made into a beautiful chest, I shall hold wonderful treasure!” The first tree said.
The second woodcutter looked at the second tree and said, “This tree is strong. It is perfect for me.” With a swoop of his ax, the second tree fell. “Now I shall sail mighty waters!” thought the second tree. “I shall be a strong ship for mighty kings!”
The third tree felt her heart sink when the last woodcutter looked her way. She stood straight and tall and pointed bravely to heaven. But the woodcutter never even looked up. “Any kind of tree will do for me,” he muttered. With a swoop of his ax, the third tree fell.
The first tree rejoiced when the woodcutter brought her to a carpenter’s shop. But the carpenter fashioned the tree into a feedbox for animals. The once beautiful tree was not covered with gold, nor with treasure. She was coated with saw dust and filled with hay for hungry farm animals.
The second tree smiled when the woodcutter took her to a shipyard, but no mighty sailing ship was made that day. Instead the once strong tree was hammered and sawed into a simple fishing boat. She was too small and too weak to sail to an ocean, or even a river. Instead she was taken to a little lake.
The third tree was confused when the woodcutter cut her into strong beams and left her in a lumberyard. “What happened?” The once tall tree wondered. “All I ever wanted was to stay on the mountain top and point to God…”
Many, many days and night passed. The three trees nearly forgot their dreams. But one night, golden starlight poured over the first tree as a young woman placed her newborn baby in the feedbox. “I wish I could make a cradle for him.” her husband whispered.
The mother squeezed his hand and smiled as the starlight shone on the smooth and the sturdy wood. “This manger is beautiful.” she said. And suddenly the first tree knew he was holding the greatest treasure in the world.
One evening a tired traveler and his friends crowded into the old fishing boat. The traveler fell asleep as the second tree quietly sailed out into the lake. Soon a thundering and thrashing storm arose. The little tree shuddered. She knew she did not have the strength to carry so many passengers safely through with the wind and the rain.
The tired man awakened. He stood up, stretched out his hand, and said, “Peace.” The storm stopped as quickly as it had begun. And suddenly the second tree knew she was carrying the king of heaven and earth.
One Friday morning, the third tree was startled when her beams were yanked from the forgotten woodpile. She flinched as she was carried through an angry jeering crowd. She shuddered when soldiers nailed a man’s hands to her. She felt ugly and harsh and cruel. But on Sunday morning, when the sun rose and the earth trembled with joy beneath her, the third tree knew that God’s love had changed everything.
It had made the third tree strong. And every time people thought of the third tree, they would think of God. That was better than being the tallest tree in the world.
The next time you feel down because you didn’t get what you want, sit tight and be happy because God is thinking of something better to give you.
Author Unknown
Hope melts the frost from the tree, allowing the tiniest leaf to grow stronger in the healing light of the sun...Enjoy your evening... Light and Love..Carol Anne..
Heart's Call
There is a voice within which occasionally gets our attention and tries to remind us of how good and beautiful we are. It calls us from a time long ago when we first arrived for our journey in and through time and space. Those first moments were filled with pure joy, pure play, pure adventure. Whenever you meet someone today with a pure, innocent and trusting heart let them remind you of yourself during those first early years. They invoke the purity of your own heart, and invite you to be innocent again.
It also shows you one of the greatest keys to real relaxation. It is the truth that we are all pure in heart...forever. It is only what we accumulate and learn from the world around us that blocks and clogs our heart.
All evil is learned and can be unlearned. All depression is the result of the illusion that we have lost something, when in truth, we cannot lose what is of true value to us, the eternal qualities of our own spirit, our own self. In a quiet moment today, listen for your hearts call. It will tell you everything is really fine, there is no need to struggle, and that you are beautiful just as you are...and you will be again!
Fall in love again…with your life and your dream. Take time to appreciate the brilliance, beauty, and magnificence of your own life. Never forget that you are an unrepeatable miracle! Great things are supposed to happen for you and through you. Care for yourself and nurture your vitality, energy and life force. Silence your own unforgiving spirit and extreme self-criticism, that can steal your joy, harm your health and stunt your personal growth. Give up microwaved solutions to challenges and shortcuts to success. You can’t pull up a plant up from its roots to make it grow. The things that really matter in life take purposeful planning, time, love and care. Do your work, stay the course, live in the present and love yourself even more than you have in the past. You have GREATNESS within you!!~Les Brown
A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera.
Their dogs always followed them, but on this occasion a Mountain Lion decided that he wanted to stalk the dogs (you’ll see the dogs in the background watching).
Very, very bad decision.
The hunter got off the mule with his rifle and decided to shoot in the air to scare away the lion, but before he could get off a shot the lion charged in and decided he wanted a piece of those dogs.
With that, the mule took off and decided he wanted a piece of that lion.
That’s when all hell broke loose for the lion.
As the lion approached the dogs, the mule snatched him up by the tail and started whirling him around. Banging its head on the ground on every pass. Then he dropped it, stomped on it and held it to the ground by the throat. The mule then got down on his knees and bit the thing all over a couple of dozen times to make sure it was dead, then whipped it into the air again, walked back over to the couple (who were stunned in silence) and stood there ready to continue his ride as if nothing had just happened.
Fortunately, even though the hunter didn’t get off a shot, his wife shot these great pictures… shown below.
