Find Your Freedom & Spread Your Wings
Do you feel called to make a major change in your life? Fall is a great time to let go of what no longer serves us and to prepare for what is coming. Maybe you feel your relationship is coming to an end but you are afraid to take that final stand and break up. The thought of being on your own can be scary and down right daunting. All great changes are superseded by chaos. Give yourself permission to take your life back. If you are not living the life you had dreamed then stop where you are, hit the pause button, and recreate it. When you hold a vision of your goals, you set an intention, and the timing is right, go for it without hesitation. The majestic Bald Eagle symbolizes loyalty, devotion, freedom, truth, and the divine. You deserve all of these wonderful qualities and they have been deep within you all along. You deserve to spread your wings and soar with ease and freedom just like the eagle, but sometimes you just need to step out from where you currently are and take a look at your life from a different perspective. Never let anyone hold you back from achieving your greatest good.
The Eagle symbolizes man’s connection with the divine because it flies higher than any other bird. It signifies inspiration and the release from bondage and all that holds us down. It is a sure sign of victory and freedom. But the eagle also reminds us that no bird can stay in the air forever. They must come back to earth. The eagle has four toes. In numerology, 4 is the number of solid foundations. By returning to earth the eagle stays grounded with Mother Earth and when he soars he returns to the heavens above. Therefore, he maintains his ability to fly high and yet stay grounded. As above, so below. A great reminder of our connection with all things, our oneness with the universe.
In many ways, the idea of the eagle soaring above reminds me of my dream world and all the magical possibilities that I hope will someday come true. The grounded nature of the eagle reminds me of my current real world which fortunately for me is not all that bad. But, its always good and great fun to dream bigger and to hope for more, that is what keeps us going and gives us motivation, right? And for some of us more than others. In another way, the eagle soaring high symbolizes breaking the bondage of all that held me down previously where I am now able to soar freely and fly effortlessly. Many years ago, when I was in a very unhappy toxic relationship and feeling stuck. I could not even put my finger on what was really wrong. Now that I am on the other side it is very clear that I was being emotionally manipulated and abused and it was so slight and often behind closed doors that it took a very long time for others to finally notice. It took even longer for me to finally wake up and realize what was happening and gain the strength to take my power back. My spirit was being broken and dimmed with each insult, each lie, and each time I told a story that was made fun of, or when I was talking and he would just walk out of the room completely disrespecting what I was saying. I finally gained the courage and left that relationship and I am now that eagle soaring free and I feel connected with the divine within me. Now that I am on the other side I am able to see clearly and it makes me sad when I see others in abusive relationships. All I can do is create awareness in others because each individual has to take their power back and do the work themselves. This is now my life mission. I want to empower others to give themselves permission to take their lives back. To create the life they love and to let their light shine bright.
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.
Domestic Abuse includes physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. If you feel anyone you know is being abused offer a helping hand and a listening ear. It is a terrible battle and it is very hard to talk about and come forward with. I know because I lived it. But once we bring darkness into the light it can no longer hurt us. If you need help call 1-800-799-7233. With COVID 19 Domestic Violence cases sadly are even higher than usual. As of April 18, 2020 there were 690,714 reported cases and 35,443 deaths in the US. 1 in 4 women are the victim of severe physical violence and almost half of all women and men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner according to the Domestic Violence Hotline. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM!
So take the lessons from the eagle. Save your energy when you can. Hone in on the vision you want to create for your future. The eagle has a great sense of timing and you want to mimic that. Put your heart and mind into your vision and you will fly high into your wildest dreams. Just as the eagle, you will tune into your golden opportunities and grab them while they are within reach. Do not waste your time on people or things that do not bring you closer to your goals or make you a stronger better person. No one will complete us the way that movies romanticize. Relationships should increase our mental and emotional well being though. Relationships are intended to help us grow into the best version of ourselves. They hold a mirror up to the best and worst parts of us so that we can grow and evolve. They are intended to be accepting, trusting, and respectful partnerships.
7 Highly Effective Habits of Eagles
Eagles flock together
Eagles have a strong vision
Eagles do not eat dead things
Eagles Love the storm. Other birds flee, but eagles fly into it using the wind to rise higher
Eagles test before trust in
Eagles Train their children to maturity
Eagles retire until new feathers grow
*PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO WATCH THE FOLLOWING YOUTUBE VIDEO WHICH WILL HELP DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THESE EFFECTIVE HABITS. IT IS VERY INSPIRATIONAL.
The Truth Will Set You Free
Freedom begins in the mind. Do not get shackled by fear, or by pain, or shame from the past. Do not settle for a limited life. You were designed to soar high and fly free. Sometimes responsibility may feel like it weighs us down but the eagle being monogamous, loyal, and truthful, reminds us that when we live in truth we have the power to soar higher than we ever could have imagined.
To live in truth not only means to speak honestly, but also not to be delusional about who we are as individuals, or in regard to relationships. It is very important to be honest with ourselves and to know when our significant other may no longer be treating us with the respect we deserve. We have to stand up for ourselves. Sometimes the relationship can be saved and that is extremely admirable. But, in the case of emotional abuse it rarely can and you have to stand up for yourself because the abusive person will rarely change. So, take your power back and know your worth. Seek counseling to build your own esteem back up and rebuild your independence. Just like the eagle you are one with the divine and you are strong and courageous. You will soar once your words and actions are in alignment and you are living your truth. You will be free and travel far with a soul full of light and a heart full of love. And, when you are ready, you will find a companion that is worthy of your divine glory and partnership.
With Open Wings,
Libby