Patience, adaptability and purification

The pre-sunrise sky was the best color of the day — pink, soft cotton ball clouds forming the shape of a giant heart in a blue canvas. The air was thick with the salty scent of seaweed washed ashore, a reminder of nature’s constant cycle of cleansing and renewal.

The beach was alive with wildlife, the flock, a solo plover, a chatty vulture, and even an unexpected armadillo exploring the grass.

As muted golden rays streamed through the clouds, a vulture landed just a few feet away, meeting my gaze with soulful eyes. The vulture said, “I know I am not everyone’s favorite bird, but I have a vital role in the ecosystem, reminding everyone has an important part to play. I am also the messenger of purification and transformation — I remind you that even what seems dark or unwanted has purpose.”

Nearby, a solo plover picked at the seaweed buffet, then paused to look at the camera. The plover said, “I am here to remind you that patience and vigilance are quiet strengths. When you stay grounded and alert, your next step will become clear.”

Together they brought a shared message: Cleanse yourself of what no longer serves you, stay patient as life unfolds, and adapt to what comes with grace.

The armadillo, offered one more tidbit of wisdom as he zipped by "If you are unsure what to do next, dig deep, the truth is always within you.”

Wishing you a beautiful day friends!