posted January 12, 2007 10:24 PM         

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I do it cause I am a joyful girl.
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You are not a human being in search of a spiritual experience. You are a
spiritual being immersed in a human experience.

posted January 13, 2007 07:08 AM         

"Cardinal: brings colour to your life and reminds you that all you do is important, you are someone who brightens others lives"

As a totemic animal:

"Cardinal: This colorful bird had power to foretell good fortune or something needed was on its way. These birds brighten up our surroundings and colors our lives. We should remember this when going through life. They are friendly birds that help us by eating up weed seeds and harmful insects (including the locust). Those with the cardinal as their guide should be careful with their diet so that they don't harm themselves or dull their vitality. The male cardinal shares with responsibility of incubating the eggs. They also will often feed the female during the raising of the young. This serves to remind us to keep to our responsibilities and the importance of our personal tasks. The cardinal has a loud whistle which helps us to remember to listen carefully. This should include listening inwardly for strength in creativity and intuition."

posted January 13, 2007 12:05 PM         

I have been seeing Cardinals or at least noticing them since 2000. A VERY high time of stress in my life.

I was indiffrent to the birds before and never took any pleasure or noticed them before that.

I usually see them at times of unease or stress. I have always though somehow it was a guide or something signaling me but I just could not figure out the message. And from what you posted, they are and I am listening .

Thank you again Sue.

So... I take it the Cardinal is my totemic animal? How would I know? If it was or if I had one.