While I love nature and symbolism and believe in the power of energy from crystals…I’ve never been one to take much stock in signs from the universe. Or rather, I guess, I’ve never had a sign so obviously shoved in front of my face before.
The other day, I was driving home from picking up pizza, it had been a tiring day of stay at home mama-hood but I had also gotten a chance to squeeze in a little time to work. I’m once again focusing on new things. Things that feel more “right” more “me”. Blogging about things I want to and not just creating content for contents sake, creating an e-book and a newsletter, doing research, working with coaches.
But I’ve still had my doubts as I’ve bumbled my way through varying “career” goals and paths several times over the years.
So I went out to pick up dinner after the fiance got home to take care of the baby, I needed a breather that day.
“And the sun went down as I crossed the hill
And the town lit up, the world got still
I’m learning to fly, but I ain’t got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing.”
The radio announcer said, “And now Tom Petty with learning to fly.”
As the opening lines and melody began, a beautiful hawk flew past my car, right in front of me.
Just low enough for me to see it, high enough so I couldn’t hit it.
I smiled to myself at the obvious smack in the face from the universe. That was a sign if I ever saw one.
When I got home, I looked online for the meanings behind hawks and hawks crossing your path. The first website I came across said,
“The hawk is considered a messenger, protector and visionary. Keen vision is one of its greatest gifts. Hawks see things others miss. The hawk comes to you indicating that you are now awakening to your soul purpose, your reason for being here. It can teach you how to fly high while keeping yourself connected to the ground. Its message for you is to be open to hope and new ideas, to extend the vision of your life.”
The thing about symbols and signs is that yes, there are common meanings and associations for things but it’s also just as important to listen to your inner voice and let it guide you to the meaning that’s right for you. I read several other sites and the quote above isn’t necessarily the most common meaning for seeing a hawk but it’s the one I was lead to first. It wasn’t the first result in the search but it was the one I felt the need to click on first and I think there’s a reason for that.
What’s the reason? What does it all mean for me and my journey? I’ll be honest I don’t know. I haven’t had the time to meditate on it like I wish I could but I will, soon. It’s obviously all connected to the recent work I’ve been doing and the path I’ve started to take myself down and I think…I think it means I’m going in the right direction and that makes me feel good.
Have you ever had a sign or signs smack you in the face? What did it do for your life?
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