Really lovely to think about--the meaning we need to make of things, and who knows, if it's our meaning, then that's all that matters. If it comforts or offers solace or flights into the imagination, it's all good. Spirit and healing are like the fairy garden, full of open speculation and poetry and...whatever we need to imagine.
There will always be reminders of our past loved ones in this world. Perhaps, each time you see a humming bird you get to share that moment in time with her all over again.
My late husband was called Jay, and though I don't really believe in signs, I do think there are things that can nudge you toward a memory. As I walked though a garden the other day (visiting a private garden) I spotted an absolutely perfect miniature jay feather, sticking up from the ground as though an arrow had come to rest there. I asked if I could take it home, and now it's among some potted plants indoors, where every time I pass it, I get a little nudge...
This one was so beautiful, Cindy. And heartbreaking. <3
My mom loved bluebirds, and I saw more of them after she died than I'd ever seen before. Maybe I needed to notice them. Maybe I needed to believe it was her. Maybe she needed me to know she was okay. I'll never know, of course. But I'm grateful for the bluebirds. XO
Hummingbirds will always remind you of Annie - I think that’s awesome.
Whenever I think of my loved ones who have passed, I choose to say “Hello” & their names out loud.
Whenever an animal in the wild comes very close to me, I choose to say “Hello Leta”
I listen to NDE podcasts when I weed the garden.
Sending you LOVE
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Spoken like a true memoirist. ♥️ Thank you for commenting. xo
Really lovely to think about--the meaning we need to make of things, and who knows, if it's our meaning, then that's all that matters. If it comforts or offers solace or flights into the imagination, it's all good. Spirit and healing are like the fairy garden, full of open speculation and poetry and...whatever we need to imagine.
I love the hummingbird screen. Touching. Sometimes I wonder if our feelings can be so strong about something that we summon a manifestation.
I know...the computer screen got me. I definitely have strong feelings for Annie ♥️
There will always be reminders of our past loved ones in this world. Perhaps, each time you see a humming bird you get to share that moment in time with her all over again.
I definitely smile when I see one :)
My late husband was called Jay, and though I don't really believe in signs, I do think there are things that can nudge you toward a memory. As I walked though a garden the other day (visiting a private garden) I spotted an absolutely perfect miniature jay feather, sticking up from the ground as though an arrow had come to rest there. I asked if I could take it home, and now it's among some potted plants indoors, where every time I pass it, I get a little nudge...
I would have done the very same thing. ♥️
Everytime I see a humminbird I feel my Dad's presence. He loved "hummers" and was so excited when he saw them.
I read Junger's book. Currently reading The Brave Inbetween by Amy Low. It really speaks to me.
Thanks for the comment...and the recommendation. I appreciate both! xo
This one was so beautiful, Cindy. And heartbreaking. <3
My mom loved bluebirds, and I saw more of them after she died than I'd ever seen before. Maybe I needed to notice them. Maybe I needed to believe it was her. Maybe she needed me to know she was okay. I'll never know, of course. But I'm grateful for the bluebirds. XO
Thank you, Katrina. I love bluebirds, too. xo
There is order to the multiverse we do not yet understand, but which kisses our foreheads nonetheless.
That's a lovely thought. Thank you. xo
Is there a crying emoji on Substack? Not just sad tears but necessary tears, like rain when the clouds burst? Phenomena before meaning?
There should be such an emoji...it would be used so often. Thank you. xo