This photo was taken at

Gulf Islands National Seashore

in Ocean Springs, MS

2015 by Patrina Rutherford.

Some of the most insightful messages we receive go undetected because they come from our natural surroundings.

As I walked along the boardwalk at Gulf Islands National Seashore,drenched in heat-humidity induced sweat, a gentle inner urging told me to stop. My immediate reaction was to inform "the voice of the muse" that I had already replaced my computer/pad in its case and I was, "oh my gosh," I interrupted myself. The beauty of nature that surrounded me increased instantly as I saw the Egret which is usually confused with a crane and is a member of the Heron family.

I followed the prompting of the inner voice and slowly removed my computer, resetting it to video but without a zoom, darn. I knew to maintain my awe space. This amazing creature  would soon fly away to the West if I would surrender myself to the uncomfortable heat and I would be blessed with a message and recorded video.

The long legs of the Egret allows it to hunt and explore in deeper and deeper waters. It hunts alone. Relaying to me that during my time of solitude and isolation I will be delving into the depths of life issues and their meaning while relying on the balance of my own foundation of faith.

In a brief moment my personality to explore subconscious and spiritual dimensions while grounding myself in the reality of basic primitive survival was validated. Through its own grace and beauty, this creature showed me that my path is not defined by what other's consider a normal structured lifestyle.

As promised the Egret glanced to the West and gracefully , without effort, spread its wings of wisdom and curled its neck into a confident S pattern representing the ability to maneuver through its journey that comes with experience and instinct.

The encouragement I received from this encounter is to continue my habit of multi-task researching and writing about unconventional  healing modalities. My method  is not only acceptable but a natural part of my being which is to be honored.

AFFIRMATION

I choose to  renew the contract with myself and the Holy Spirit to continue to live my life and to create new projects in my own unique unusually structured style.