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Tomorrow marks my 32nd trip around the sun. I’m really grateful for my soul tribe and family. They always give me love and support even when I was in a place where I couldn’t receive it. They teach me so much about myself and the world. I’m blessed and I expect my life to get even better as I transition into a new phase in my life. Heartbreaking experiences catapulted me into a deeper spiritual quest. I’ve spent a lot of time introspecting and learning how to love myself and build more confidence. I lost my faith and everything that has happened over the last 6 months reminded me how necessary it is for my growth and wellbeing. My faith is being restored. I’m still healing.

I closed my eyes to go to sleep around 3am today and I saw a white and brown owl with bright yellow eyes. I know what a “spirit animal” is but I never really embraced the idea in terms of my own spiritual journey. I thought having one was a “cute” concept but having a spirit animal was never something I seriously I connected with. I thought it was a trend animal lovers and outdoorsy types who are spiritual were drawn to. In the past I embraced animals like the tiger and mythological bird phoenix, viewing both as symbols of strength, power, and bold firey energy, qualities I want to embody but these were not my spiritual animals. I simply liked the energy they represented.

After once hearing that your spirit animal or spirit guides will reveal to you, when I shut my eyes I knew the owl I saw was mine. The vision came out of no where and my conscious thoughts were by no means seeking and thinking of animals or guides. It just appeared. Being a philosopher who loves to discover meaning I searched to find out what this really meant. An owl is a bird of prey. It is symbolic of knowledge, wisdom, and intuition which are all qualities I possess and strongly value. According to Pure-Spirit.com, “Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal.”

It makes perfect sense and it’s no coincidence that the owl would be my spirit animal. I wanted to learn more about owls and find out what kind of owl it was I saw. After researching I learned the owl I saw was a Burrowing Owl. Unlike the others, this owl lives in the ground. Interesting... like me this little owl is unconventional and does it’s own thing. So yes, this is how I discovered my spirit animal and new favorite... The Burrowing Owl.

Take me across the land to rome free.

Tell me where to find love’s bazaar

If such a place exists this is the place I am sure to be.

Spiritually I’m transforming. I know everything I’m going through is to push me to become a better version of myself. I want to be the highest version of myself and I know doing so requires much sacrifice. Sacrifice and growth isn’t easy because if it was, I think many more people would be doing what is necessary to reach their greatest potential. I do feel the call from the Most High for me to rise and shine. My biggest fears and insecurities have been brought up for me to deal with. I’m vulnerable. However, in my vulnerability I see opportunity for strength. I see an opportunity for success and manifesting my greatest desires. Each day I carry with me this enormous sense of gratitude. I’m thankful for by best friends who push me and inspire me to become great. I’m thankful for love and support. I’m thankful for everyone in my life offering their wisdom. Old me would be dismissive of things I have no interest in or see no vision for. Now I embrace thinking outside of the box. I don’t want to be limited by my perception. 

New gifts and skills have been birthed from my spiritual journey and with it a new sense of purpose. I believe I’m here to change the world and my contribution is to show the world how to have love, joy, freedom, and success by re-defining your own perception of what those things looks like. Not everyone achieves all of this by the time they graduate from college or turn 25. I’m learning to accept reason I don’t fit in with most people is because I was made to stand out. I’m learning to accept and see myself as a leader. I’ve always steered away from being front and center and trying to show others my way, the way, or rather a new way. Ironically every since elementary school I remember my teacher Mrs. Pickup telling my grandmother that I’m a leader. Destiny has a way of calling you forth no matter how far you wander.

To whomever may read this, I hope that you find courage to take a leap towards all goodness your heart desires. I encourage you do the soul work. Connect with your higher self by asking yourself the tough questions... Why haven’t I been able to manifest what I desire? What’s required of me to obtain these things? What’s holding me back from doing this? What am I willing to do to have what I desire out of life? Are my desires my own or were they influenced by someone else? What are the things that make me happy? What am I good at? Where do I struggle? A higher version of yourself is required to manifest your wildest dreams. Learn to love yourself and not doubt your abilities. Realize everything you’re going through is working for your greatest good and everything you’ve been through was preparation for now.  Live with faith in your heart rather than fear. While you’re on your spiritual journey know there will be challenges but the victory and reward is much greater. Do not give up! I hope this reaches you well. 

Peace, love, and blessings,

I feel so inspired and motivated to manifest my dreams and desires. I am aware of my tongue and know it’s power. I know my strengths and weaknesses. I am able. I trust my intuition and have faith. I’ve been spiritually preparing myself for abundance and blessings. I believe that better days lie head for me and my family. My future can only get brighter and for that I am truly grateful. I look back at my past and I see how I’ve come to get here. I am blessed and thankful for growth and the Most High’s love, grace, and protection.