365 Days of Gratitude - Day 78

Spring really is spring when I see the turkey vultures return. They always grab my attention when they soar so gracefully, high in the sky, and today (and this whole week on my commute drives) I haven't been disappointed.

Because nature speaks so clearly to me, I thought I would look up the meaning. Ted Andrews says:

"The Vulture is the symbol of death and rebirth, the mother symbol,  and represents purification.    For those with this totem,  you will be noticed more for what you do than how you appear.  Vulture or Condor teaches us how to soar above our limitations. This Totem is a semi-permanent totem; once it enters your life  it will be with you always, through your numerous lifetimes. You may start to see auras and colors around people;  Vulture can help teach you how to accomplish this through patience and vision.   Vultures teach you how to soar without using much energy,  how to ride the thermal winds instead of flapping.   Go with the flow.  Use your own energy powerfully and efficiently.   Vulture is associated with the sense of smell  and aromatherapy is a good tool to use to connect with this Totem.    The Vulture promises us that no matter  how difficult things are at the moment,  rescue and change are imminent. Soar above the drudgeries of every day life through spirit. And Vulture/Condor is there to protect you in this journey." Feeling grateful,  Louise #365daysOFgratitude