Do you believe in signs?

Are you a believer of signs? It's a question I've often asked of myself. And for many years (when I was younger and less learned?) I would have said "No, there aren't signs in things." But I am wondering now as I get older just how much there is that we truly don't understand. I know that when events line up in perfect timing, in looking back, you can see indications of signs we might have missed at the time. Like moving to Arizona for me. I had been ready a year before I actually moved. I packed, made plans, and it wasn't the right timing. Then in a flurry, it happened quick and was a really great move for me .... timing!

Once I arrived in Arizona, I started reading up on local history, people and events. The Native Americans here are a fascinating culture; they see signs in things, animals, planets and the sun. I've done some casual reading and became curious about a person's "animal totem". When I'm out walking, I often see different things: dragonfly, hawk, lizard, rabbit. If I come home and look up the 'meaning', its interesting to note how seeing something can relate to life (If it sounds like I'm talking strange, well, it is 'strange', but only in that we don't know about it; I know I never studied anything like it. So bear with me.) Lately, I've seen lots of dragonflies, and know that its in my 'animal totem'. In Native American circles, (and Asian as well) the dragonfly carries symbolic meaning.

The dragonfly has a beautiful, jewel-like coloring. The bright colors take time to develop, reflecting the idea that with maturity our own true colors come forth. Structures in their shells scatter and refract light, making them look iridescent green and blue. This ability to reflect and refract light and color has caused it to be associated with magic and mysticism. Dragonfly's magic is the power of light and all that has ever been associated with it. In Japan, dragonflies represent new light and joy. Dragonflies remind us that we are light and can reflect the light in powerful ways if we choose to do so. Life is never quite the way it appears, but is always filled with light and color.

I found a web page that has some 'dragonfly' messages on it: You are the quite messenger and harbinger of order, leaving in your wake the well thought out systems of filing codes and protocols that only you fully understand. Your nature is basically utilitarian and you know that efficiency is only achieved by repetition, attention to detail, and discipline. You love to see how many things you can do quickly and well and at all times you can bring your spot light vision and superb mind to the given matter at hand. You love routine, and believe you and others function better within them. (I laughed when I read this, because it is SO true about me and routine!)

And as most of you know, I work retail. Which means I am not much of a shopper. I know what I want, pick it up and get the heck out of the store, not wanting to go back to do *gasp* ShoPPing! But Tuesday I passed by the jewelry counter and stopped to give Janice some info, and glanced into the case and there were these pretty dragonfly earrings.
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I didn't pause for a moment, I had to have them!
What timing! What a sign!
I bought them then and there on the spot and slipped them into my ears.
I don't know if I can honestly say I felt something different, but I know that I zoomed through my work, and the day went by pleasantly.

Even more pleasant when I went home and logged in that I found a house for sale that could work! (see how that played out on the blog for 10/22.) And as pieces are falling, I wonder if they are falling into place? It has made me stop and wonder: was it related to the dragonfly and its signs??? I searched and found "The dragonfly is the essence of change, renewal, wisdom and enlightenment. Dragonflies represent transformation..." Could this mean there really are signs? In my heart, I say YES!

What animals are in your totem???

HUGS to everyone!