Again I heard geese today. They are migrating South so it is not unusual to hear them, but I think that there is more to it. I have had weird encounters with geese, enough to have to read Ted Andrews writings on geese many times. It usually means I need to start writing or start to link things together in writing.
“The goose is thus a totem reflecting a stimulation of childhood thrill and belief in stories and legendary places. The story(s) we most loved in childhood often reflect the life quest we have come to take upon us in this lifetime. That is why it resonated with us so strongly. … The goose can also be a totem to aid you in communication especially through the use of stories. Its feather for a long time was the standard writing instrument…. Individuals wishing to write- be it stories or anything-can facilitate the process by working with the goose as a totem. It will stimulate the imagination and help you move through creative blocks” (Ted Andrews, 2003, Animal Speak).
What is your favorite childhood story? Mine was The Secret Garden. It is the story of a young spoiled girl who moves to England to live with her cousin and uncle. The uncle is absent, typical of all children’s books. The little girl is lonely until she finds a key to a forgotten garden. She tends it, in a process which consumes her, bringing it back to life. She bullies her spoiled sickly cousin into activity and he is transformed into a normal healthy boy. There is a magical transformation of an overgrown garden into a beautiful place. The story also features a transformation in the relationship between father and son. What was distant is no more.
I have always loved transformations. I love painting rooms in a house just to see a before and after. To really transform any room, start with bright white ceiling paint first. I used to decorate for parties for a magical before and after. I also love it when people repair and patch up friendships and family relationships. To this day, I hate ending friendships even when the person is not really a friend just because I hate to sever things.
In the story, the girl tends a garden. I have had plants for 20 years. I really love each of them. Really, we are all transformed by our connections with earth and nature.
When I planted my garden, I just like to watch things grow. I want tomatoes with flavor, but in truth, it is usually cheaper to just buy vegetables rather than pay for the garden expenses like the water bill.
As a person, I tend to meet people when they are in a process of growth and need help getting to the next step. I did career counseling for a few years and enjoyed encouraging people’s career dreams. I spent a lot of time and energy helping people sort out their career needs. It was hard when some people could see their dream but were too lazy to do anything about them. I often run into people who need encouragement to go back to school. I like healing because I can help people feel better emotionally and physically.
What do geese mean? Stories can be powerful messengers in our own lives. What was your favorite childhood story? According to Ted Andrews, there is a key to your purpose in life or life’s work in the stories you loved as a child.
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