On Tuesday (a mere three days ago) I was a weepy mess. I used to look young and vulnerable when I cried, but at my age, I look like I’m in the advanced stages of some horrible eye disease and my eyes are dissolving. My lips once got big and puffy and soft, now my entire face puffs up.
I’m better today, because I’m encouraged by each successful test (and by your concern, thank you). I define a successful test as one that concludes with Gary getting dressed, instead of being wheeled off to emergency.
I have no coping skills, clearly.
So, Tuesday, I was searching for sometime to get me out of my funk, so I watched that video of the baby raccoon eating. This evening, when the entire raccoon family again took a stroll in the sun, I began to wonder if perhaps the Raccoon will be my spirit guide through this worry with Gary.
(Really. NO coping skills.)
Of course, I don’t really know what a spirit guide is or what it does, but Google knows. I thought I might read that the raccoon is the spirit guide for people in ill health. Or, for the old people heading off to the ice floe. That’s okay. I can just ignore facts that don’t suit me.
However, I can’t ignore this bit I found (since deleted, and you’ll see why at the end).
American Indians constantly self-analyzed and believed in evolving goodness, working hard to improve individual character. Today, humanity can follow their example of compassion toward other species through knowledge and protection of wildlife.
Modern man continues to learn from raccoon’s amusing lessons. In January, 2004, an inquisitive raccoon somehow got on board the International Space Station, along with the scientists, but wasn’t discovered until orbiting earth. He got his deft paws on the flight controls sending off danger lights and alarms. ISS Science Officer Mike Fincke didn’t seem to mind and only said, “This is how astronauts learn to deal with new things,” adding, “You have to give it to the little guy, he’s persistent.” (The Onion)
5 responses to “Raccoon Spirit”
Really? You trust something that comes from The Onion?
You know what raccoons are also known for?
Rabies.
I know you can do better than that.
Becs – At first I thought it was funny the spirit guide author trusted the Onion, then I thought she might be being mischevious in the sprit of the raccoon, and that made me smile.
Somehow it seems the raccoon is a very appropriate spirit guide for you – all that mischief. You must try cooking something blindfolded and see if you can channel their dexterity.
I had the same thought on The Onion reference – smacks of being deliberate.
And I think watching videos of baby animals being cute is a fantastic coping skill – roll with it!
Raccoons adapt easily to new situations, learn easily, and take advantage of opportunities. They also listen when you talk to them. You could do worse.
Mare – I learned today they like watermelon rinds, and they’ve been ravaging my neighbor’s garage.~~Silk – I just learned today how to tune a 12 string guitar. Just like a raccoon.