Dali Lama

Thursday was a rough day for me. The eve of the new moon brought high emotions. It began on my morning walk with my old faithful dog Jupiter. He was having a tough time getting home. I think he may have had a little stroke or maybe it just got too hot. I did get out early enough but with the slow old dog pace and many rolls in the grass at the park, it was getting late. So I was late for my pottery class. The instructor is a much older woman who comes across as a sweetie but can turn on a dime when she see a student doing something wrong. (she doesn't really teach, just waits around doing her projects till she see a student doing something wrong :)
So the tears of frog came in, I don't cry very often, but made a few trips to the car that day and wailed. Finally I just packed it in and went home.
I read Melissa's blog about alligator and decided it was a good idea to lay low with just my eyes above the surface. Actually I went home cranked up the AC and didn't open the door again till morning.
I woke up very early Friday. The air was fresh and cool outside so I opened all the doors and windows to enjoy the breeze. I enjoyed a short meditation and pulled up a you tube video with the Dali Lama called Peace through Compassion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHJG41Q2VjY
I was sitting in the dark totally engrossed when I hear a big commotion in my bedroom. Jupiter was sleeping on the floor beside me so of course I thought someone was coming through the window. Upon investigation I discovered a cute little baby owl perched on the curtain rod. He got a little excited and flew around the room perching on picture frames then back to the curtain rod. I think it wore him out, as he landed on the floor and I was able to gently cover him with a towel and bring him outside.
In the book Medicine Cards owl stands for deception. As I read further it says " you are being asked to use your powers of keen, silent observation to intuit some life situation. Owl is befriending you and aiding you to see the total truth."
Good advice! I was a shy silent child and after many years of working with the public I grew out of it. Now at times I think I talk to much and "catch myself" interrupting when others are talking. I need to stop and listen more...(see Bryn's blog)
So that was my lesson from owl.
After releasing owl I returned inside only to find a giant spider crossing my kitchen floor. She was harder to catch than owl :)
The lessons continue!