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Almost One Year Later – A Gift in My Garden From Gidget

Posted by Barbara Techel

May 11th will mark the one year anniversary since Gidget has been gone. It was the day before Mother’s Day when we had to say goodbye to her. I still remember clearly right before she passed and the message she gave me from the lyrics of a song by Terry Jacks, “We had joy, we had fun,  we had seasons in the sun.”

As the day of her passing grows closer I’ve been thinking about her often. Today I was planting lavender in one of my garden beds thinking about how she loved to lie in the sun near me when I was in my gardens. As I dug a hole in the dirt to place the new plant, I came across some rocks and within them, a tiny heart-shaped rock.

My heart burst with joy and I smiled. I knew it was Gidget letting me know all is well. You may recall after we laid her to rest in an area of the garden next to writing cottage that I placed rocks in the shape of a heart as a tribute to her. Just as I’d placed the last stone, I noticed a small stone off to the side shaped like a heart, which I placed within the large heart symbolizing our hearts will always be connected. 

So what a gift this was to receive another heart-shaped stone as I was thinking of her!

Looking up the symbolism of the Lavender flower I came across this that resonated for me: 

Lavender flowers are purple in color and the color purple is associated with the crown chakra, which is the energy center associated with higher purpose and spiritual connectivity. The crown or 7th chakra is located at the top of the head and the vibration of the crown is the highest vibration in the physical body. This symbolism is appropriate as the Lavender flower is often used for healing and raising our vibration to the highest level possible is the easiest path to healing.

Gidget, as many of you know, I called my Buddha Dog – My Master Teacher and Healer – because she helped me heal a long-held secret from my childhood. How fitting it is that I was thinking of her planting the Lavender and she sent me the heart stone. When we believe in our own higher self connected with the Divine, well, magical and beautiful things happen that confirm for us that truth.

xo,

Barbara

Love and Companionship Outside My Window

Posted by Barbara Techel
A special friend outside the basement window

With the days getting longer and lighter each night I leave the blind about half-way open on the window on my side of the bed. A purple sheer hangs over the window so there is some privacy.

I love it as the sun rises in the east and the light filters into the bedroom in the morning. Also, since John made me two wren houses and hung them on the side of my writing cottage, it’s when I first open my eyes that I take a moment, and while still lying in bed, that I hope one of these days I’ll see a little feathered head going in or coming out of one of the birdhouses.

No little feathered heads today, so I got up. But when I pulled the sheer back, there was a different surprise waiting for me. There were two Morning Doves huddled together on the wooden beam that is part of our rock wall area that leads down to our semi-exposed basement. 

It’s been cold the last few nights dropping down into the lower 20s. I assumed it was the male Morning Dove —since he was bigger— who had his body slightly over the female bird trying to keep her warm. But whatever the case, it touched my heart.

There are many mornings as I’m just about to turn the handle to the patio door to go out to my writing cottage that I see the doves on our deck, or drinking from the birdbath, or eating from the bird feeder —always together. I often just stop and wait until they eventually fly off. I just admire their love for each other.

Eventually, I made my way downstairs to workout on my Pilates machine, and who would I see once again? Well, this time it was just the female Morning Dove sitting right outside the basement window on a large rock. She stayed there for the longest time, just as content as could be. It was so nice having a workout buddy, though I was doing all the ‘work!’ 

But it reminded me again, especially poignant these days being isolated at home, we are never truly alone. Sometimes all it takes is just pulling back the curtain to know and feel that there is love all around.

xo,

Barbara

 

 

Authors Give Back: Special Opportunity to Read My First Two Memoirs

Posted by Barbara Techel

As we continue to pause and reflect it’s the perfect time to read. Though, I think it’s always the perfect time to read! 😉

But especially now if we want to fill our minds and hearts with inspirational content, right?

So I’ve taken part in an opportunity and offering my first two memoirs at 60% off for the e-book versions which makes them $1.60 each.

As my third memoir has begun making its way out into the world, I really see my three books as a trilogy of what I learned from each special needs dachshund and how each played a vital role in helping me become a much healthier person today in mind, body, and spirit.

If interested just click on the book cover(s) or on the titles below to purchase. 

 

 

Feel free to pass this offer onto other animal-loving friends you think would enjoy and benefit from them!

Through Frankie’s Eyes: One woman’s journey to her authentic self, and the dog on wheels who led the way

Wisdom Found in the Pause: Joie’s Gift

Happy reading and enjoy!

xo,

Barbara