TOTEM TUESDAY

My blog is one day old and definitely a work in progress. I am still trying to figure out how to download/upload/import photos (the lingo escapes me). I guess it will be fun to see how this project develops over time.

BUT, today is all about Totems. Do you have a Totem?
I have always resonated with giraffes. This could have something to do with the fact that our mum loved giraffes. Therefore I am convinced that my Totem is a giraffe. I find that in periods of my life when I soak up nature animals speak to me, they guide me and even assist in decisions I need to make. By soaking up nature I simply mean being in the outdoors whether it's as simple as being in the garden or walks in the country or at the sea. The animal that most often appears to me is the giraffe. Interestingly the giraffe has horns unlike any other animal. The third horn is actually a lump under the skin located just above the eyes - this is associated with the third or inner eye. The seat of higher intuition. This also ties in with the brow chakra - Indigo. The third eye chakra helps towards understanding, perception, knowledge and mental organization. Chakras are vortex centres, which allow energy to enter and exit our bodies.

The giraffe is a browser and a vegetarian just like moi!

Are you aware of your Totem/s? Our society tends to scoff at Totems. However, many moons ago Gods and Goddesses were often shown as animals. This tends to indicate that there is a power in animal Totems and we can use them to learn about ourselves, broaden our knowledge about our animal brothers and sisters and also to assist us through difficult times.

Take some time to just be aware. You will instinctively know which animal resonates with you. Then read up about it, study its habits and allow it into your life.

"If men had wings and bore black feathers, few

of them would be clever enough to be crows."

-Henry Ward Beecher

Today I am grateful for;

* the snail who left a record of its journey on my window

* last nights raindrops

* one day closer to my extended weekend away

* Virginia - how would I ever cope without you

Wisdom card reading (Louise Hay)

All of my relationships are enveloped in a circle of love.

We are all students and teachers. I often ask myself,

"what did I come here to learn and what did I come to teach?"

A super special mega-delicious email I received last night

Dearest Anita,
My work is done for the day.
And then I saw your BLOG. Never understood what that creature looks like on the planet. Because it was yours, and because you put yourself out there -literally - I browsed it, late as it is. And then wrote my comment as follows:

Darling Cousin Anita, You have given my 65-year old eyes their first taste of what a blog ISSSSSSSSSSSSS, which sizzles my ears with its tantalising promise of plant joy.And all this on the very day when my peasant-gutsy mother would have been walking on this crazy-speed planet as a 102-year-old, had she not travelled into other spheres 39 years ago. Karin

BUT I lost my nerve when I didn't know how to POST it without incurring accounts, viruses and porno, and notifications of having won millions if I could just collect my prize after giving my credit cards.
I can see how square I am compared to your coolness - and it's just 15 years which separate our births.
See you tomorrow. Probably around 10.30.
Love
Karin

And, lastly

remember to always treat our animal friends with love and respect.

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx