The mourning dove is known for his plaintive song: Oo-wah-hooo, hoo-hoo. Maybe the dove himself is feeling perfectly cheerful, but there’s still something to be said for the feeling of release that comes from singing very sad songs at the top of your lungs.
What sad songs make you feel better when you sing them?
Perhaps owls have become a symbol of wisdom because they not only have large eyes, they can also swivel their head 360 degrees to see everything around them. There’s a lot to be said for the insight that comes from being able to see from all perspectives, and for keeping your eyes open wide.
What helps you to keep “wide eyes” and a receptive heart?
The fungus among us are silent heroes, breaking down what has died so that it is ready to serve new life again.
How have you transformed your losses into new life?
Somehow, on a swing it is always possible to go just a little bit higher, if you really put your back into it and stretch your toes to the sky.
In what area of your life do you feel called to push a little harder, go a little higher?
Why do we associate spider webs with spookiness and Halloween? Is it just because the biggest garden spiders are more active in the fall, or is there some deeper reason why these helpful agents of pest control have such a negative reputation? Who else around you might be unjustly getting the blame?
Who are you tempted to think of as dangerous, without any evidence behind your fear?
