Camel Totem-Messages from Spirit

Have you ever had something or someone begin to show up everywhere and you didn't know why? Were you drawn to something in such a way you thought there may be more to it? Some say we receive messages from spirit in many ways; numbers, people, circumstances, or sometimes communicated through animals. If you start to see spiders every where, weaving their beautiful webs, spirit may be telling you to spark your creativity. See images of wolves wherever you go? You may need a lesson on finding direction, the importance of family or a need for solitude and freedom. Whether you see these animals in the flesh or represented in other ways you may be getting a message in the form of symbolism of what that animal represents.

I was recently at one of my favorite thrift shops looking for lost treasure when I passed by a beautiful brass camel. She caught my eye, and I kept walking. I passed by her again and she calmly waited, like she had a secret she needed to tell me. Not quite sure why, I knew I had to have her and scooped her up. I wan't familiar with what the camel represented so when I got her home, cleansed and polished I placed her on my altar and did some research. And oh my Goddess did I need to hear this message!

The camel carries much on their backs, and in their tidings. Survival, strength, self- sufficiency. Their quiet disposition and ability  to conserve energy teaches us the importance of slowing down to enjoy the journey. When life gets hectic and busy we must remember to look inside ourselves, not give away too much our own energy in the service of others. Self care is essential, and I was getting the message to sit back, take a break and relax! I reflected on what I needed, without a sense of selfishness or guilt. Our schedules don't always need to be full, and I've been learning to enjoy that white space; read a book, get a massage? Turn off the phone and yes, please! 

The camel is patient, stable, and committed to the long road ahead. She realizes it's the journey not the destination and holds a sense of calm and trust, ensuring the energy and protection needed for a long battle we may face or a path we may be walking. So in this time of existence, when we often hold a sense of accomplishment in being constantly engrossed in work or projects, we must remove our busy-blinders and stop to look around. We could be missing important lessons from those trying to guide us in this life and connect to us from spirit. 

Messages from spirit & ancestors are all around you-be present, slow down and enjoy the ride or you will miss them.....

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