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Take time to be in the moment…

I like to take a walk first thing in the morning, it clears my head and allows me time to reflect and be empowered by the nature around me. This past week I found myself somewhat disconnected from my life feeling overwhelmed and even a little powerless. I had said many prayers following up with positive affirmations in an effort to shake myself from this self-imposed fear and frustration.

As I headed down the street this beautiful sunny morning, I made a conscience effort to be in this moment alone and as I breathed in the cool morning air I asked for guidance from my angels and whomever else in the universe was listening to release my fears and that I was open to receive this moment and this day alone.

The most magical occurrence happened moments later, as I turned the corner I noticed a red winged black bird flying rather low over my head and it started to circle around me, I looked up and my first thought was, “Wow, is that bird going to drop a poo on my head?”

I proceeded to take a few more steps and the bird continued to circle me, flying low and around my head numerous times.   I stopped, this time my intuition said the bird is telling you “I am listening, I hear your prayers.”  I continued to take a few steps and the bird again continued to follow me and now an overwhelming feeling of peace and comfort arose through my body, now I was sure it was a sign that the aloneness I had been feeling and the wondering if my prayers had been heard were validated.  I felt tears well up in my eyes as turned and acknowledged the bird who has so persistently followed me.  As I silently murmured a thank you for the sign the bird flew off.

As I continued my walk, I was listening to a motivational recording on my Ipod and thought; they must be talking to me!  The conversation was so compelling and spoke to a multitude of things that have been on my mind recently. I thought to myself, this morning is just amazing that so many of the answers I was seeking came to me while I was quiet and conscience of this moment.

A short while later, as I approached my driveway, I stood still once more, taking some deep breathes, smelling the newly cut grass, listening to hear the birds singing so beautifully and I was filled with gratitude that I had chosen to spend forty minutes just being in the moment.

I’d be pleased to read your thoughts on this… Leave a comment now!

JoAnne Funch, @Joannefunch on Twitter