TALES FROM THE BOBBI LAMA

From a Biblical perspective, Google says a hawk is a symbol of Divine guidance…that we are watched from above. It represents clear vision and deep understanding and a keen sense of where it’s going. It arrives to remind you of your inherent right to be free and independent. So, with that in mind, I was delighted to get my three hawk visits yesterday. The hawks stayed a long time while I got “close” and took lots of pictures, The three combined sent me a message, and it was one I needed.

I had just gone to an appliance store to replace a broken washing machine and a broken dishwasher leaving me feeling not too informed about getting new ones. And then there was new code to consider with hard-wiring needing to be upgraded to a new outlet…and I had no clue what we had.

Of course I wished my late husband was still alive. In our generation, we called it a “boy job.” He always had so much knowledge in those departments (plumbing, heating, building, electricity) so I always turned to him to take care of those needs. Now, I was feeling very insecure, but it was up to me.

I went to the store with the old manuals in hand hoping the sales person would be kind and explain what my choices were and what I’d need to do. Both salemen took my old information and factored in cabinet openings and power sources. I listened carefully, choosing my priorities and selected a new washing machine, and then a new dishwasher… and with January sale prices. It all went so well. Good people were patient and kind, explaining everything I needed to know. As I drove home, I was feeling rather triumphant.

And then came “a sign” just as I pulled into my driveway. There was a hawk at the peak of the house looking down on me….in fact, staring. Within a short time, another appeared when I took out the garbage, and then one more when I went for my walk right after that second one, I had my aha!. My late husband’s very active spirit was sending me a message. (I also remembered a hawk appearing a couple of other times right when the machines were breaking down… and so was I. ) His spirit was watching over, knowing I was capable of making those decisions, and I was free to chose whatever I wanted. My lesson therefore, was to remember to trust that he’s with me, and to feel the validation that I am capable of learning what I need to know.