THE LADYBUG, SQUIRREL, AND EAGLE
/They came to me a dream - a very strange dream indeed. A ladybug, a squirrel and an eagle, each one appeared and shared advice. To this day, I am not sure why.
Sitting in a lawn chair in my yard, a ladybug landed on my hand. To my surprise, it spoke in a voice that sounded just like my Aunt Leona. The ladybug said:
- "Here is my advice to you on this day -
- Be well rounded. Try many experiences and always learn more each day.
- Be always on the alert to spot out opportunity. Opportunity comes, not based on your time, but on the winds of life.
- Spend time in the garden. You will find peace and hear God's voice whispering in the winds."
At that, the ladybug flew away.
Then, walking in my yard, a squirrel came up close to me. I stopped and looked at the squirrel, admiring the way his tail moved from side to side. And once again, to my surprise, the squirrel spoke in a voice that sounded just like my best friend in high school, Bob Dennehy. The squirrel said:
- "Here is my advice to you on this day -
- Eat a high fiber diet
- Look twice before you cross the street
- Always be busy. For the harder you work, the luckier you become and you will find nuts everywhere."
At that, the squirrel whisked away.
Continuing on my walk, I looked to the sky. To my amazement, I spotted a large bald eagle. The eagle dove down toward me and landed within a few feet of me. And once again, to my surprise, the eagle spoke in a voice that sounded just like my Grandfather; a voice that I have not heard in over 25 years. The eagle said:
- "Here's my advice to you on this day -
- You are meant to soar high and wide for your wings are strong and your vision great
- Never underestimate the impact of your presence, your words, your actions, your behaviors. All of these impact people in ways that you can't even imagine.
- Always stand for something right, something bold, something that will make a difference. Always be honest, be kind, be courageous, be humble, be grateful, be forgiving and love more each day."
At that, the eagle took flight and flew away.
I awoke from my dream - a very strange dream indeed. I reflected on the advice for some time, and think about it often to this very day.
Until Next Friday,