Being unafraid

I recently went on a short trip with a friend. We were both riding our motorcycles and traveling through some wonderful land. The scenery Mother Earth presented us was breath taking. I started my inner communication with Mother Earth, thanking her for opening my eyes and showing me the beautiful splashes of red, orange and yellow painted across the canvas before me. I opened my heart even further and asked for some sign about the meeting I was about to have in a few hours.

Not too long after my request, a herd of deer crossed in front of us as we were coming around one of the mountain curves. We pulled over and watched as they started up the other side. However I called out to them and thanked them for appearing before us. They seemed to listen to me and rather than continue up the mountain side, they stopped and stared for a few moments as I continued talking with them. They finally put their heads down and started grazing, unafraid.

UNAFRAID! That was my message, my lesson. Instinct taught the deer to run and hide, however during our encounter something told them not to fear me. I cannot say that I was any calmer regarding my future encounter; however I know that my thoughts changed. Fears can often be misleading and debilitating. I knew that if I remained fearful I would never let go and move forward.

I heard Deer speak to me; Deer represents gentleness; being kind in word, thought and touch; learning to listen and appreciate the beauty of life and balance; gratitude. By learning to be gentle with my thoughts and appreciate the beauty in all, my fears would diminish.

May you find peace in all you do and think.

Namaste!
WS