This morning is full of challenges but I am choosing to stay in the present instead of worrying.
As I sat contemplating all that needs to be done and was beginning to reach overload, God sent a lone red Cardinal to greet me. If I wasn't seeking the gift I may have missed him.
He is so resplendent in his brilliant red coat next to the dull brown of the winter grass that he is like a ruby shining in the sun.
I want to take his picture, but if I move, he will fly away, so I sit quietly typing while he imbibes on the sunflower seeds that we tossed out last night.
The little lake where we live brings so many guests to our neighborhood and our home, that we keep a camera nearby all the time to capture the memories.
Last summer we had a mommy raccoon who brought her 5 babies to snack on the cat food left on the porch for the kitty strays that come by. There is an abundance of wildlife here from geese and ducks to possums, raccoons and deer. Most will venture to our porch or yard at some point. We have seen some birds and butterflies that we have never seen before. It is such a joy to watch them. Who needs t.v. and how could we feel alone? If we can feel in touch with the world and one with it, there is only a sense of abundance and comfort. The love is all around us, we just need to allow it in. So many of my loved ones are on the other side, there is a heck of a party over there, but I do miss them so very much. In the summertime, when I think of my lovely Mom, a black butterfly comes to dance around me. Hi Mom! It has happened so many times that I no longer question it.
John Edward the medium, says that they send birds, animals and even butterflies to say hello.
If you focus on it when it happens the feeling of overwhelming love will fill your heart at that time. Wonderful! Kabbalah calls the other side, the Endless world and it is only love.
All of the little guests that drop in have kept me company while my son has been visiting friends in Long Island for the last two weeks. There is no chance of feeling lonely here and I am blessed.
Some of my friends have been experiencing "empty nest" syndrome. It is strange to me as that feeling is impossible if you see the friends that God sends to us every day.
My heart is full of joy and gratitude today for all of the good in my life. There is a hot cup of coffee on my desk, my sons are doing well and we are all safe and warm.
Thank you God!
