FOTO FRIDAY: A Messenger of Awareness

FOTO FRIDAY this week is about a "sign" but not the obvious kind you see along a highway indicating an upcoming sight.




You see, unexpectedly the day of my Little Rock departure I ended up at the memorial service of a school chum's Mom, "Lit" Rosen of whom I have very fond childhood memories. Mrs. Rosen always greeted me with a genuine smile and interest. A really nice lady who always was impeccably dressed and coiffed with an ever so charming southern drawl and story. Her son Ron and I went to school together and were confirmed at this same Temple only in its previous downtown location. But today brought us to Temple for his mother's memorial service...

Before the service began there was an unusual noise which I attributed to the keyboard's music until buddy Martha suggested I take a look out the tall clear glass chapel windows... 

There perched on a very high branch was a large vocal hawk. During the service the hawk only moved once and it was onto a lower branch possibly not only for him to see us but maybe more importantly for the congregation to see him.

Now we have hawks in the End of the Rainbow Valley but they usually move on if humans are around.  I am not  a superstitious type but I figured this had to be an sign/omen of some sort so I googled the meaning of a hawk's unexpected presence. 

"The hawk happens to be a messenger bird. Usually when we see a hawk it means to pay attention because a message is coming to you. Hawks represent clear sightedness, being observant, our far memory and guardianship. They also bring courage, wisdom, illumination, creativity and truth. Hawks give us the ability to see the larger picture in life. They can help you to overcome problems and make wise use of opportunities. How does this all happen? Each animal carries what we call ‘medicine'. When the same animal keeps coming to you in real life or in a dream, it is bringing its medicine to you. You will be brought a message soon, a good one, to let you know you are on the right path. And whatever problems you are wrestling with, you will solve because hawk's medicine has been given to you."  Traditional Shawnee (American Indian) 

For all of us who experienced its presence, may we all choose the path that is right for us. Thanks Mrs. Rosen for sending us the hawk...  

Have you had a similar experience with a creature/ person? We'd love to hear about it with a pic no less.. Whenever you get around to it is fine. It can always be added.

Last week's topic was:FOTO FRIDAY NOSTALGIA. 
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