Connecting with the Bald Eagle at Murphy Park

I had a ‘ where did you come from’ moment while at Murphy Park the other day.

Big and beautiful bald eagle – it was surreal seeing it, I didn’t know at first what I was capturing, I just felt drawn in that direction, look up and shoot. The eye connection is so awesome!

“Do you need to summon up true courage? Are you called to deliver messages from the Divine but need support in learning to access them? Eagle, as a Spirit, Totem, and Power Animal, can help! Eagle teaches how to embrace an elevated perspective while bravely speaking your truth.” (Source WhatIsMySpiritAnimal.com)

These birds were speaking to me, just as the heron was, the bald eagle is reminding me to be courageous in all that I do and trust in my connection that I know is there.

“Because the Eagle is one of the highest-flying birds, He is considered Chief of all flying creatures; this certainly also connects Eagle with the Air element. He also rules over the Eastern quarter of creation, which represents renewal and the season of spring.

If you have a dream, if you desire to achieve a goal that will make your soul feel more “full”, take your cue from the all-confident Eagle and “know” your aim will be straight and true.

Egyptians regarded the Eagle as symbolizing both the Great Spirit and the sun at noon. They saw the Eagle as rising over mundane restraints into the realm of mystical awareness and spiritual progress. The Native Americans agree with this assessment.

From high above, the Eagle symbolizes an awareness of those mysteries that humans find difficult to grasp. Eagle’s vantage point allows him to discover patterns that guide us toward greater spiritual knowledge.

The soaring of an Eagle inspires awe. From its place in the heavens, the Eagle Spirit Animal can watch over us as a guardian, bear messages to and from the Divine, inspire insight, manifest well-being, and offer us wisdom.

Eagle, as a Spirit Animal, puts you on notice that the winds of change are headed your way.

Some type of rebirth or renewal is about to happen, and Eagle prepares you for that change by showing you how to tap your inner strength and fortitude.

Stand up tall, wrap courage around your waist, and stay true to yourself.

This is a time for self-discovery. You may need to take a retreat to get your mind and spirit together and internalize the dramatic transformation on your doorstep.

Eagle is a mover and shaker who stretches your limits to new heights.” (Source Eagle)

I am grateful for this reminder! For this renewal, and for the renewed courage and strength.

It was when I was editing that I saw the connection, from that moment it truly felt magical!

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