Jellyfish are delicate and captivating creatures, often called “the floating flowers of the sea.” They come in a wide variety of colors and sizes, and their gentle movements can be mesmerizing to watch. But there’s something unsettling about seeing a jellyfish stranded—out of water and lifeless on the sand, they just look kind of gross. … Read more
I was out for a walk along the edge of the creek day when I spotted something odd. It was half-buried in the silt and gravel at the bend in the river. I knelt down to take a closer look, and to my surprise, I found a turtle shell! Even though, sadly, it was no … Read more
Black and blue butterflies are stunning, the dark black contrasting with a neon blue is absolutely beautiful. They certainly are eye-catching! After all, that’s probably why the butterfly first caught your eye, and ultimately why you’re here! It’s only natural that spark of interest might have triggered some curiosity – is there a message, symbol, … Read more
Seeing a bat flying by at dusk is quite a spiritual experience. After all, bats are evocative. And what do they evoke? Of course, in cultures around the world and throughout history, bats have always conveyed strong spiritual meaning, omens, and messages. There are so many folktales and beliefs associated with bats, that it can … Read more
Black cats are pretty famous! In fact, black cats are so famous that they even have two holidays – National Black Cat Day on October 27th and Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th. You’d be pretty hard pressed to find another cat color with two special days dedicated to them. And, it’s only logical! … Read more
Have you been seeing frogs around your house? Or, maybe you’ve noticed a frog hopping quickly across the street in front of you. It’s even possible that you’ve seen many frogs after a rainstorm. Did a frog even jump on you? It’s definitely easy for the frog to capture our attention in any of these … Read more
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a coyote. Well, actually the first time I saw four or five of them! I grew up in the southern United States and never encountered anything like them before. But, there they were on the side of the road, feeding on a deer carcass. I simply couldn’t … Read more
Have you been seeing a brown rabbits lately? Well, you’re certainly not alone. We have one that comes into our yard almost every day. Brown rabbits are both numerous and memorable. And, they’re pretty cute on top of it! They seem to move almost lightning fast at times. They’re here one minute, then gone the … Read more
In this article we’re going to look at the spiritual meaning of a stray cat visiting you at your house. Often, we look at occurrences in the world around us to try to find meaning. For example, we sometimes finding meaning in encounters with animals. Especially when they interact with us directly. You’d be forgiven … Read more
In this article we are going to discuss the spiritual meaning of fireflies. Some members of the animal kingdom easily capture the beliefs of the spiritually minded. For example, majestic beasts such as lions, elephants, and tigers are perennial fixtures in religions, spiritual beliefs, and superstitions. What links all those animals is their size. But, … Read more