The Messenger

December 18, 2012
Edwards AFB, CA

This falcon had a message for me. I didn't see it on this day... it was a few weeks later when I spotted a flock of Canadian Geese flying overhead that I was reminded of his appearance and I understood.

I was walking along the sidewalk and this beautiful creature swooped down in front of me, wings spread wide as he dipped and lifted, and he perched himself up on this branch, turned his head towards me and stared at me. I could see his eyes and was amazed that he was just sitting there... looking at me. He didn't make an attempt to leave, only watched me as I grabbed my phone and took a few shots of him.  I thought it was just "cool" at that moment that I had seen him and that he wasn't afraid of me. I wasn't until I spotted the geese a few weeks later that this falcon spoke to my heart.

The falcon (and the geese) soar from a higher perspective. They are both a symbol of victory and rising above a situation. They see things from afar and make calculated decisions about which course to take. This beautiful bird reminded to not look at things from my level... while i'm in the midst of the muck and miry; but to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective. Once I'm above the situation I'll be able to see the purpose for it, learn a lesson from it, and be stronger for it.