A frog just landed on the top of my foot with a “Splat!” as I walked up the stairs from my little piece of refuge on Round Lake and into the house. That’s right, a frog. While not all-together shocking, since my home is literally in marshland, it is odd, as I am clothed from head-to-toe. The only skin showing is my face and my feet. Guess I’ll take my foot over my forehead for this visit!
And maybe
not odd at all. I operate in a world of signs, synchronicities, serendipity
and feeling. I pay attention to things that others may pass off as coincidence
or simply as a strange occurrence with no deeper meaning. Now, not everything
has profound meaning through my lens, but I instinctively know when to pay
attention, when to dig-in and see if there is a message or something for me to
understand beyond what’s happening on the surface. Cause for further
investigation could be a repeating number sequence, a sensation of energy
through a specific part of my body, an unseen presence felt sitting on my bed,
or an animal crossing my path. A frog landing on my bare skin was enough for me
to take a deeper look.
From worldbirds.org:
“If
you find yourself at a turning point in your life, appeal to the frog
symbolism. The frog spirit will help you make the changes and transformations
you need within yourself and will also purify your body, mind, and spirit.
Understanding the toads and frogs is the key to life’s metamorphosis.”
Anyone
within my sphere knows I’m going through tremendous life changes, on so many
levels. I feel mostly full of doubt, anxiety and sadness. I am learning so much
about myself as the person I was, and am now getting glimpses of the person I
am becoming. Those glimpses sprinkle this mostly heavy experience with the sparkle
of life I dearly miss in forms of awe, gratitude and excitement for what is to
come.
According to
spiritanimal.info:
“The
frog totem symbolizes the cycles of life, in particular the rebirth stage. Its
own journey through life, from tadpole to the adult state, reminds us of the
many cycles of transformation and rebirth in our lives.”
Transformation
and rebirth. Any astrological resource would tell you that is the stuff we
Scorpios live for - it’s our wheelhouse. I am not a fearful person and don’t shy
away from diving deep into the dark. As it turns out, much of this leg of the
journey must be done in isolation (NOT my wheelhouse) and is a lot for my
sensitive soul to handle. I am exhausted, and can just barely see a flash of
that light at the end of this seemingly never-ending tunnel. I often ask for, and
receive help from the Universe in the
many forms I have mentioned. While I have had my share of heavy, difficult
times throughout life, I am so very grateful for the many who have supported me
in their own unique ways. Often, my darkness allows someone else to shine their
light, something the world needs from each of us, right now especially.
From my
lens, this little froggy visit has provided guidance, encouragement and a
feeling of support when I truly need it. And that’s all I’m asking for…for now.
How about you – what do you need to feel guided, encouraged and supported during dark times?
My Dark Night of the Soul Journey here at That's All I'm Asking For...was necessary to reach where I am today. While I am still working through the residue of a lifetime of beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve me, I am so grateful to be the most authentic version of myself I have ever known. If you're curious, please join me as I continue this adventure of me. It has been a journey worth taking, for sure!
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