Thought of the day

If you could be any animal you wanted… what animal would you be? I’ve heard some say they would like to be the swift eagle; to fly high in the sky with such an eagle’s eye to be able to see the smallest mouse in the biggest field. I’ve heard people say they would want to be the biggest, and strongest silver-back gorilla so they were powerful and strong… willing, ready and ABLE to defend their family. Still others would be the wise spider, they would only have to work hard for a day spinning their web… then they could retire letting nature take its course. Others would like to be the family dog or cat… loyal and loving and in return they are taken care of for the rest of their lives.

So if you could be any animal you could…what animal would you be?

This is, after-all, a trick question (as some of you already guessed). Because what are you if you yourself are not part animal? Yes of course, you are, in your origin, a spiritual creature given the image and likeness of God, but you are without a doubt animal as well. When your spirit goes home, your animal essence remains and changes form yet again.

But what of your animal nature? Can you not see the littlest detail in the largest project? Will you not fight for your family with fierceness unmatched? Would you not work the hardest you possibly could so that you could retire and enjoy the benefits of life? And would you not give your love faithfully and without doubt so that you could be so loved in return for the rest of your life? I think we need to stop dreaming of what we want… and start making it happen, because we have all the pieces already.

Bright blessings ~ Richard