In the last few weeks, I’ve seen quite a few of these:
This beautiful creature is known as the blue triangle
butterfly. They proliferate in this part
of the country in late Spring and early Summer, which always surprising, since it
seems to me something so exquisite should be rare. Every time I’m going through changes in my
life, I see butterflies and the blue triangle, in particular.
To me, they represent spiritual metamorphosis, and that’s definitely
where I’m at right now. I’m on a path to
a complete life makeover. According to
Spirit Animals and Animal Totems, they also symbolise lightness of being and emotion. When I see a butterfly I feel lighter and
brighter. I think it could also be encouraging me to enjoy the process of
writing and change, and not to take it too seriously.
You can read more about butterfly symbolism here: Spirit Animals and Animal Totems
The brahminy kite is quite rare around here, and yet, I’ve
seen it three times this week – possibly the same bird each time. They remind me of miniature eagles. Watching
them soar and glide so gracefully is somehow exhilarating:and evocative of
freedom. That’s definitely apposite to
my need to free myself from limiting beliefs.
As a totem, the kite can share her propensity for skimming
the surface, gathering only the knowledge required for a particular task. This is definitely an ability I need right
now. It’s very challenging trying to
sift through the data in NPR without going overboard. I want to use the book as a framework for my
own writing, not simply regurgitate someone else's ideas.
The kite also brings clarity to tough decisions, while
balancing the emotions involved in the process. I need this clarity to recognise my
limiting beliefs. I’m sure that letting them go will be an emotional
journey.
Brahminy kites spend their lives traversing the frontiers between the heavens, the Earth, and the ocean. I wonder if this offers a glimpse what is possible when we understand that the body (Earth), spirit and emotions (water) and mind (air) can all function together. what would it be like to have access to knowledge and wisdom at the intuitive/emotional level, the intellectual level and the spiritual or group soul level?
You can read more about kite symbolism at Animal Spirit Totems Dictionary .
Strange…when my life’s in a state of flux, it’s always these
two creatures appearing before me. It’s
not something I’ve talked about a lot, but I’ve been aware of it for a long
time.’
If anyone’s reading this, I’d be interested to know if you
can relate to any of this. I’d love to
hear another point of view, so feel free to comment,
Love Chanson
