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Mama Sparrow and Her Sweet Presence Creates a Healing Moment

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Gazing out the window

allowing another layer

of grief

to come to the surface

and move through me

without constraint

for the children

I will never have

is when I saw her.

A Sweet Sparrow

perched on the branch

of a tree not yet in bloom

her beak full

of nesting materials.

Soon to take flight

back to her home

to build a nest

for the impending birth

of her tiny fledglings.

Who after weeks of motherly love and care

will take flight

into the world

to explore, and if meant to be

will create new life too.

And Mama Sparrow

having completed her sacred task

of adding to this earth

the exquisite beauty of life

leaves a loving legacy

that not every being is

called to do.

And the tears

roll down my face

for what I won’t experience

in this lifetime.

But then a realization

that just like

the gamut of

different species

of birds

are the profusion of

emotions that can take

space in our psyche

holding us hostage

until we find the courage

to really feel them

and then let them go.

That we come to understand

we too

those without children

leave a legacy

in our own unique way

that also adds to the

the universe in a beneficial

and beautiful way too.

©Barbara Techel

XO

Barb

    

Happy Spring Equinox! And Pick-A-Card Reading for You!

Hi Friends! It’s been a while, hasn’t it!?

I’m currently on vacation in Arizona and halfway through our six-week adventure. And our first time in our new-to-us 2010 Tiffin Allegro. I’ve been posting photos on my Facebook page if you are interested in that sort of thing. But to sum it up so far the one word I’ve said quite often is, WOW. It is such a gorgeous state! These mountains are simply stunning! I’m feeling so very blessed to have had the experience of seeing this lovely and magical area.

We’ve been going, going, going pretty much since we arrived in Camp Verde Valley on March 1st. But this week calls for a few days of rain, so we will be chilling out and getting a bit of work done. Not that my work feels like work, because it doesn’t, and I’ve actually been missing it a bit.

So I’ll be sharing another blog post soon about some cool stones and a guy that reminds me of ZZ Top…so I hope you’ll stay tuned.  🙂

And now…

time for a Spring Equinox reading! I’m using my soon-to-be-released deck, Animal Reflections Healing Oracle

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal – new dreams and intentions that will begin to spring forth and bring you new adventures and wisdom.
 
So think of a question you’ve been pondering. Then pick the left, middle, or right card for some guidance from the animals. 
 
Then scroll down to reveal your guidance…..
 
And I’d welcome hearing if your card resonated for you…
 
And if you aren’t too shy, I’d welcome hearing how it resonated for you…
 
Ready for your card reveal?….
 
 
Here you go!….
 
 

OVERALL MESSAGE: When we open ourselves to birthing ourselves anew, we by default are given a perspective we’d not considered, and this fresh way of looking at something often comes with unexpected surprises and opportunities that fulfill us in ways we’d not have even imagined.

Depending on what card you chose, below is your area to focus on.

LEFT CARD:  Spider – Rebirth. I hope that you will trust me that this is REALLY the first card I pulled at random. Because, you know, you just can’t make this stuff up! Spring is all about rebirth and new beginnings – and if you picked the left card, well, here is your confirmation to trusting that whatever you are going through right now is leading to a new you – a new way of living and embracing life. Rebirth can feel daunting at times – I understand – and why I had to have Spider in my deck as rebirth. It’s the things we fear – often our shadow – that when we face and understand it, leads us not only to a deeper appreciation of ourselves but helps us expand in self-compassion too.

MIDDLE CARD: Nuthatch – Perspective. Spring, again, is really a wonderful opportunity to see things anew! Perhaps something you’ve been struggling with is because you are caught in only seeing it from one point of view. Nuthatch is inviting you to pause and look at it from another perspective. Oftentimes when we do this, something we couldn’t see before comes to light and we are able to move forward with more ease.

RIGHT CARD: Peacock – Fulfillment. Is there an area in your life where you want to spread your wings and be your true self, but are afraid to do so out of fear of what others may think? Peacock encourages you to shine that light of yours out into the world! You can start small, but set an intention to do one thing each day to live life on your terms. Each time you do, you will feel a sense of accomplishment that will propel you forward to take another step. Before you know it, you will be strutting your stuff and feeling fulfilled like never before.

Again, I’d welcome hearing if your card resonated for you!

Happy Spring!

XO

Barb

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Coming later this Spring!!

    
 

From Penguin: A Different Perspective About Love this Valentine’s Day

Today has me thinking about Valentine’s Days from past years. How far I’ve grown in my self-awareness and love for self and observed with curiosity as expectations fell away.

And the first card I created for my upcoming animal-themed oracle deck is Penguin, which symbolizes love in my deck.

The journey through life with a partner is certainly one of my biggest blessings. And learning to love all aspects of myself has certainly made the journey that much sweeter.

So today, on this Valentine’s Day I hope this insight from Penguin as I talk about in the video will have you reflecting on how you can bring more kindness and love to yourself.

The journey through life with a partner is certainly one of my biggest blessings. And learning to love all aspects of myself has certainly made the journey that much sweeter.

So today, on this Valentine’s Day I hope this insight from Penguin as I talk about in the video will have you reflecting on how you can bring more kindness and love to yourself.

XO

Barb

To book a private oracle reading just for you click here.

To book a private oracle reading for your pet (and you) click here.