Well, I had an interesting start to my day; one that had my heart pumping and left me seeking to understand the symbolic meaning behind it all.
Here is what unfolded…
As I was sitting on my bed, ear buds in, eyes closed, and beginning my morning meditation, I could sense something in the room. Thinking that my husband walked in, I opened one eye 👁️ to check but he was not there.
As I settled back into my meditation, I sensed movement again. So I opened both eyes 👀 and to my surprise there was a bat 🦇 flying around my bedroom ceiling. A freaking bat!!!
I let out a big scream and yelled for my husband, as I took refuge under my comforter. He came in and managed to safely capture and release the bat outdoors. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the process.
I am sure if this would have been caught on video, it would have made for a good laugh! In any event, it left me wondering what message does this little creature bring for me.
Symbolism and Meaning
Bats can represent both good and bad omens depending on culture and region. They are creatures of the night and as a result, they represent that which happens in the dark.
In general, here are some key meanings:
- times of transformation, transition and new beginnings
- letting go of the old (thoughts, beliefs, patterns etc.)
- emotional upheaval of some kind
- conquering one’s fears (releasing and letting go of)
- perceiving what cannot be seen
In general, this is about deciphering past patterns and trends, integrating what we’ve learned from them in order to release what no longer works, and creating space for something new to be born.
Seems fitting as we approach the end of the year and prepare ourselves for the new year to come.
Additional Guidance
I decided to pull some cards to expand on all of this and here is what came through:
Aspects to Keep in Mind…Knowledge…the answers you seek already exist, seek understanding and meaning, explore the unknown and the unspoken, look beyond what you already know, push the bounds of your comfort zone while protecting your energy
Advice for the Present…Ask…courageously ask for support and invite someone to be a part of your journey, tap into your angels and Spirit guides, you do not need to do this alone
What Needs to be Released…Release complacency and recommit to your passions, release fear, outdated thoughts and beliefs, take the opportunity to stretch yourself and find sustenance in the new
The Outcome…Openness and Willingness…be curious and willing to see new perspectives, be open and leave room for magic to unfold, breathe
We All Have the Power of Choice
As I sit here thinking about what to say next, I am filled with this thought, “we all have the power of choice”.
I think we can all agree the last couple years have been filled with lots of change and some challenging times. I often hear people asking, will next year be better than this year? My answer to that is, it depends on your approach and what you choose to take action on.
Here is what I know to be true.
Every minute of every day you have the power to choose how you will respond to what is happening in your life.
If you choose to do nothing and choose to ignore the signs from the Universe, things will continue to be the same, or become increasingly more difficult.
If you choose to do the deep inner work and choose to make changes where they are needed, the Universe will rise up to partner with and support you through that change.
Will that change be easy? Maybe, maybe not. But the discomfort of conscious change is temporary and the rewards on the other side of it are worth it.
With all that said, I hope you found some nuggets of wisdom and insight here to support you wherever you are on your journey. And I certainly hope that you do not get an unexpected visitor flying around your bedroom ceiling! 😉
Blessings, love and big hugs!
Tania