Delirious he said; I’m Delirious and waves kept crashing over him. Life certainly has a way of exposing, especially in regards to embracing change. Was I ready for this next step? Iv’e been here before however this doesn’t make it any easier. When change rushes in things can get messy.
Here I am caught in this whirlwind smiling because truly it’s JOY bubbling all around me. Everywhere we turn we find unexpected surprises.
Today the surprise came in the form of a carton full of kittens! This one little black and white cuteness just leapt into my heart, and today he is curled up beside me.
Funny how these things happen. Weighing our options we leap towards what we know is truth despite the unknowing. Staying true to your heart is key. And this day a feral cat and her kittens were rescued and my heart made my tears stream.
Yup I’m smiling, he had become vulnerable as best as he tried to fight it, we again found ourselves; caring. This made me smile in every part of my being. Knew a bigger plan was penetratingly revealing itself.
Adopting kittens was a manifestation of an open door, a foundation had been laid and now innocent energy was invited in and everything was changing yet again. Remember him saying; “Ignore what I say and just love me”
Love does that, exposes every bit of insecurity as you merge thoughts. You find true power lies in surrender; “As you give so shall you receive” And suddenly your life is transformed and your past is like a dream. You break free from the cycle of regret and forge into the present.
Recently brought my dogs for a long walk. Found an area where I could unleash them, WOW the joy expressed on their faces was undeniable.
Found out there is no state mandated leash law in Florida. The decision to regulate dog restraint or control is left to the county or city government. Ah regulation, forceful law to control behavior. Heck you really don’t know the true essence of yourself until you are given choice, shed the law and unleash your spirit, only then is your heart revealed.
Many of us are still in various forms of sequestration that can cage with false realities. There is a need for balance between actively engaging in the world and isolating oneself from it.
Love filming the uncaged ones where their presence teaches. Keen sight, delicate balance, expert flight, vibrant colors and masterful air stream flight.
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
Eagles know their weakness, failure could mean their death. The slightest injury could leave him to weak to hunt and cause her to starve. Viewing them on my treks always leaves me astounded. Thankful this big one didn’t think our min pin Pickles was a worthy subject for his consumption! Spotting her was able to capture her presence in a regal way.
Spying her reminded me of a trek a few years ago where I came across a nest with two eagle chicks!! Eagles are great parents!
Sitting at the beach where this trek ended and there spied a common seagull. It’s in the upload you realize every living thing is so precious, pristine and the most uncommon creation you’ve ever seen. Tears well up, spending time in nature softens you. My heart was feeling again.
“No man is your enemy, no man is your friend, every man is your teacher.”-Florence Scovel Shinn
Sit here remembering my dads last thoughts, days before his passing as he looked into my mom’s eyes, smiled and said; “Love Always Wins”. Their life wasn’t easy yet looking back never felt abandoned, never felt frightened, never went to bed hungry, yes, we were loved. Recently read this thought and totally agree.
“Great relationships are the result of a consistent investment of time, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, affection, mutual respect and rock-solid commitment”
Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end. ~ Germaine de Stael
Along the bank of the marsh came across this lovely Limpkin. So thankful for my 500 MM lens as it lets me get intimate and my physical presence doesn’t intimidate.
It feeds almost exclusively on apple snails, which it extracts from their shells with its long bill. Its screaming cry is unmistakable and evocative. Oh I have witnessed their humble scavenging. Trekking through the wetlands of Florida you see the hidden if you’re patient. In the film below you can see how they extract the snail!
Unless you spend time in nature these moments are missed, mysteries stay hidden, understanding lost. Every Trek one receives far more then he seeks. Most times the uploads astound me, had no idea the beauty was so breathtakingly energizing.
The above two birds look so similar yet two totally different species. One is the American Purple Gallinule. Can always tell the difference by their violet head shield versus the invasive Purple Swamp Hen with their striped red feet and red head shield.
Although they are primarily vegetarians, purple swamp hens have also been recorded preying on mollusks, fish, frogs, lizards, snakes, bird eggs, and small birds. They may also impact the plant life of the wetlands and the native species that depend on it. They both are so beautiful and it isn’t the swamp hens fault for being brought here to America. Just like the Iguana, could never set my heart on destroying either invasive species.
“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none”- William Shakespeare
As I prepare this blog this month, reviewing all the species filmed, new souls met and this real present feeling of contentment, I smile. Spending time with whom I love humbles me.
Divine love is the most powerful chemical in the universe. It’s a high which can’t be contained in one word, a presence which dissolves everything which is not of itself. It burns out ego when your heart breaks and walks away. And somehow mysteriously, in the dark night of the soul, healing begins.
“for I AM the great I AM. I will make your paths straight” Proverbs 3
Starting to understand that scripture now, the one that says; Be anxious for nothing… as I hike along the wilderness trail can’t help but smile. Thankful there is still “walk” in me, there are finances to get me to where I need to be, my mind is sharp, fear subsides as the voice in my GPS get’s me there, technology is mind blowing, however nothing tops Mother Nature.
It was a suddenly, and suddenly I understood. To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. –Timothy Keller
I look at up and tears escape again, it’s such a secret place, a sacred place. Today even the cobwebs of my life are beautiful.
Today as an innocent kitten purrs in my life, trusting me with his I thank God for the woman who found him, who made the effort to rescue feral female, house her and her kittens, getting them veterinary care. Later she shared how her new husband had abandoned his marriage vows and left her for another.
Getting involved in Foster Care was keeping her busy and giving her a new focus, a new JOY! Infidelity can mess with your head not only your heart. And here she was rising above all the personal pain and making our world better. Yup NEVER give up.
