A walk around the lake is just the thing to clear a head full of stuffy negative troublesome thoughts.

Half way round the lake, after feeding the ducks, I returned to my thoughts and mentally asked the nature beings for a sign. The response was immediate. As I looked to the right I saw the heron, completely motionless, standing very still , gazing towards the right. Unfortunately he was too far away for my camera- the wee white spot in the middle of the picture.

Heron:

   Determination, balance, follow your own path, aids in seeing boundaries and security in exploring the mind and emotions. Heron teaches about self-esteem and balancing life's daily tasks, helps look deeper into aspects of life, brings out innate wisdom and shows how to become self-reliant. Are you connecting to Mother Earth regularly? Heron teaches that grounding yourself in the earth, spiritual and emotional insights will become clearer.

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