I have always enjoyed the Big Bang Theory and love all the characters. Who knew that something a young Sheldon Cooper shared would, after an entire lifetime, better help me understand ME? Who knew all these years I was relating to the philosophy of transcendentalism.
While there are many definitions, the simplest way I can define transcendentalism is being able to see “god” in all of nature. I always feel most peaceful and most at home near the ocean, in the mountains, working out at the park, in my yard, or most anywhere in nature. I say good morning to Mr. Sun pretty much every day, and thank him for the warmth and energy he brings to all living things. I follow the cycle of the moon and never, ever come home from the beach without some shells or sponge. I am grateful for every fish and turtle I see in my canal as well as every duck who comes walking by with her babies. I have learned to coexist with the families of iguanas who hang around all year waiting for our mangoes to ripen and fall, always telling them there is more than enough for all of us. I embrace a plant-based diet and lean heavily into veganism. I would guess most vegans are also transcendentalists. Several rather famous authors including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau believed and wrote about this philosophy.
So, again, no coincidence that the last time I purchased a new set of Oracle cards I was completely drawn to THE SPIRIT ANIMAL ORACLE deck. This morning I am going to pull one for anyone who might be reading this today. Perhaps, in the message, you will find something that resonates as we prepare to celebrate the arrival of spring, early tomorrow morning.
So I shuffled the deck a lot and asked my guides for a message that would resonate with you and probably NOT coincidentally, the same card that popped out for yard yoga last night, came up again. This, out of 68 cards.
BUFFALO SPIRIT
The abundant universe will provide
The message from the book says:
Buffalo spirit comes to you now to remind you of the amazing manifesting power of gratitude and the extraordinary potential available to you when you adopt a mind set of abundance. The ancient people of the Americas saw the buffalo as a symbol of abundance because the herds roamed far and wide, and provided so many gifts–the meat, the hide, the bones. The tribes who hunted the buffalo used every bit of them, wasting nothing, appreciative of the abundance. So, too, do you have many gifts available to you. Buffalo spirit appears to let you know that you are in a powerful time to manifest your desires– not by force or pushing but rather by following a natural path that rises up before you, trusting that there is always plenty to go around. Whether it’s love, money, inspiration, or support, it’s all there for you to claim
When you are grateful, you immediately align yourself with the truth that the world is rich and teeming with resources. There is always more than enough, and you are always enough.
At this time, you can expect all your intentions and needs to come into a form that is right for you. Your heartfelt gratitude is making you a magnet for miracles. Buffalo Spirit’s message is to remember that you co-create your reality in partnership with Spirit, so offer up your thanks and your prayers, even before you see conditions you desire–not just for yourself, but for others too–then you will quickly see results in tangible ways. Gratitude has the magic to grow the good, so offer thanks and praise as you acknowledge all that you have and all that is possible.
So as we say goodbye to one season and welcome in all that spring has to offer, my wish for you is a heart TRULY filled with gratitude. May you be a magnet for miracles.