great blue heron. . .
by mulberryshoots
From Ted Andrews iconic book on animal totems called “Animal Speak”:
“The blue heron is a totem (symbol) of someone who has chosen to claim their life as their own. According to North American Native tradition, the Blue Heron brings messages of self-determination and self-reliance. It represents an ability to progress and evolve. The long thin legs of the heron reflect that even though we must be able to stand on our own, we don’t need legs that are great massive pillars to remain stable.
Blue Herons have the innate wisdom of being able to maneuver through life and co-create their own circumstances.
If the Blue Heron has shown up as your totem, it reflects your need to follow your own unique wisdom and path of self-determination. You know what is best for yourself, and need to follow your heart rather than the promptings of others. You probably sit calmly while the rest of us lose patience. And when you choose to follow the promptings of your heart, you soar with magnificence.”
I was remembering today that when I decided to take a writer’s retreat two years ago, a great blue heron flew over my car as I drove home on Route 128 after signing the lease. I was sure it was a sign that I had taken a positive step towards creating something I had been thinking about for a long time.
Thank you, great blue heron, for appearing and for reminding me that we can follow our dreams after all.
mulberryshoots 
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Love Ted Andrews. I was looking for the great blue heron info from Animal Speak today because I wanted to refresh as the heron is my personal totem. Reading it is just like reading my life. Decided to follow your blog because I’m a writer too. What do you write, if I may ask?
Hi, yes it is so sad that Ted Andrews died at such a young age. His work is seminal, I feel. And the great blue heron is an encouraging sign to follow one’s own path, whatever it is. Thanks for asking about my writing efforts. I wrote a novel a few years ago that was a good first pancake, I think. I have been ruminating about the next effort (besides my blog) as possibly a) a memoir; b) a novel disguised as a memoir; c) a non-fiction creation that reaches lots of women in an unconventional but very accessible (and fun) way. Still casting about. What about you? Would love to hear about where you’re going with your personal path of creativity. Thanks for writing.
Reblogged this on Girlslikefastcars2's Blog and commented:
Blue Heron has been showing up often in my life the last 4 years.