I've been feeling quite nostalgic about the summer of 2012.
My family and I went on some pretty amazing adventures and made a lot of magical memories. These photos are just a few from last years annual spring trip to our hometown in Pennsylvania. Growing up around farms and fields, it was a very common occurrence to find all kinds of cute little critters.
This baby bunny found it's way to us. The animal lover in the photos is my littlest brother. I hope these images conjure a smile or two. :)
Scurry, scurry, worry, worry,
Like the hare I run about,
Busy, busy, in a tizzy,
I only hear the voice without.
Quiet, hare. Do not despair.
The voice within is strong and sure.
If you just listen, you'll learn your mission,
Be confident and self-assured.
Our family's been really into spirit animals lately...so here's a bit of info on the shamanic symbolism of the rabbit (just for funsies):
- Teaches us to face and move through fear
- Opens us to hidden teachings and intuitive messages
- Represents humility, because the rabbit is quiet and soft and not self-asserting
- Tells us to stop worrying and let go of fears
- Live by one's own wit
- Fertility and New Life
- Strengthens intuition
Some general symbols:
- Love
- Luck
- Shyness
- Speed
- Growth
- Rebirth
- Creativity
- Harmony
- Family
- Awareness
- Perception
- Abundance
- Esoteric Knowledge
In Buddhist culture, it is said that the Buddha, disguised as a hare, threw himself in a fire as sacrifice to the god Indra. His reward was to live an eternal life as the moon.
The ancient Mayans thought the moon's change of phase resembled the motion of a jumping rabbit.In Mesopotamian myths, the rabbit was associated with feminine power because of their ability to procreate quickly and easily. They were also aligned with the triple goddess within their pantheon because of the rabbit's triangular teeth, and commonly having litters of three.
Rabbits are historically tied to the celebration of Easter and its' implications of sacrifice, redemption, and resurrection. Rabbits represent the freshness of spring and the promise of wonderful things to come!
The ancient Mayans thought the moon's change of phase resembled the motion of a jumping rabbit.In Mesopotamian myths, the rabbit was associated with feminine power because of their ability to procreate quickly and easily. They were also aligned with the triple goddess within their pantheon because of the rabbit's triangular teeth, and commonly having litters of three.
Rabbits are historically tied to the celebration of Easter and its' implications of sacrifice, redemption, and resurrection. Rabbits represent the freshness of spring and the promise of wonderful things to come!
Like the hare I run about,
Busy, busy, in a tizzy,
I only hear the voice without.
Quiet, hare. Do not despair.
The voice within is strong and sure.
If you just listen, you'll learn your mission,
Be confident and self-assured.
Shamanism, the world's oldest healing tradition, is found in all cultures on Earth. Shamans work with their allies...the animal spirits. Give notice to the animal friends that frequent your life!
http://www.animalspirits.com
http://crystalinks.com
http://www.linsdomain.com/totems
http://www.whats-your-sign.com
