Dec. 2025 Musing on Peace
Lounging in the sun, snoring on the couch, grazing in the pasture or walking and playing without a care in the world… Our animal friends model the flow of peaceful energy across a full range of routines and experiences. We enjoy the company of animals because they lead us to our own awareness of the simple moments, and even if only for a split second, we can share an exhale, and feel peaceful.
What if we could lean into more peaceful moments with our full awareness? We get in our own way by jumping into some imaginary-happy-place idea where everything is perfect and then we feel peaceful.
What if we change our minds and feel peaceful because the moment is perfect just like it is?
The horses aren’t giving up the peacefulness of grazing in the pasture because the grass isn’t their favorite variety. The cat isn’t giving up the peacefulness of soaking in the sun because he has to lay on the wood floor when he prefers a fuzzy blanket. The dog isn’t giving up the opportunity for a peaceful nap because she has to share her space with humans on the couch.
A grand gesture is not required to create a peaceful feeling. Hang out with your animal friends. Enjoy your morning routine unplugged. Turn up the music and dance. Go device free on your next walk in nature. Surround yourself with others and sink into the peaceful feeling you get as an observer of the joyful chaos.
Peace isn’t the result of perfect conditions in some imaginary happy place. What if it is the simplicity of being where you are and choosing to pay attention to the single exhale that creates a moment of ease? The animals teach us that the nuance is embracing peacefulness in imperfect moments.
The Solstice is December 21st. Take a moment to celebrate Earth’s transition toward more light hours and longer days in the Northern hemisphere. It’s the perfect time to plant some metaphorical seeds for peace in the new year.
Spirit animal: Bear
The bear is symbolic for introspection and resilience. Even as we are transitioning to more light, bear teaches us the power of a deep winter sleep, and going within to find resources for survival. Bears can also give birth in the hibernation den and emerge with babies, which is symbolic for humans to birth new ideas that want to emerge in spring. Bear guides us to quiet our minds and enter the Dream Lodge where our ancestors sit in Council and advise us on bringing our dreams to reality.
Ancient societies linked bears with humans because they walk upright on hind legs. Did you know the constellation Ursa Major means great bear in Latin? It is easy to find in the night sky because it contains the Big Dipper. Ursa Major appears to alternate walking on all fours and standing up on hind feet as it moves across the horizon.
Work with bear energy in the winter months to go deep into meditation to find healing and resolution. Plant seeds for the new year. There are answers for all questions when you enter the vastness of consciousness and pure potentiality of oneness.
Behind the scenes…
**A little bit of peacefulness is unfolding around the manuscript. I’m feeling good about the message and understanding that simplicity speaks. The details in my head are all a part of how this writing project will expand over time, but for now I’m getting excited about the basic message, which is how our animal friends lead us to becoming better humans.
**Workshop or class? Private spirit animal sessions are always a great adventure and learning experience for me. I enjoy working with individuals who are curious about connecting with the collective energy and wisdom of a particular animal that is seeking their attention. In the new year I would like to expand this offer into an online workshop or possibly a 3-part class, including time between sessions for reflection and practice. What do you think?
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Personal note…
Thank you for allowing me to land in your inbox. I hope you will claim your peace and feel the pure potential of light and energy that flows through the Solstice and holiday season.
I’m always interested in what you are thinking. What is a moment of peace for you? Send me an email and let me know how the animals in your life are inspiring you or what you are musing about!