SPIRIT OF THE EAGLE

INTRODUCTION

uring years past, I recall that eagles were sometimes brought to my attention but at the time, I didn’t understand their significance or focus upon them; therefore, I didn’t research the ways of the eagle. It wasn’t until this season of my life, when I began to reminisce over my personal journals, that the importance of the eagle became apparent. I came across one journal dated October 1997, and when I read my heart’s dreams, desires and prayers on those pages, I finally realized that I had expressed myself in a way that would develop self-empowerment and renewal of my spirit. I understood that if I had taken the time to set my mind at ease before I began recording my daily thoughts, I would have been able to soar, free-spirited.

I call this type of therapy writing “prayer journaling.” Having conversations with God makes me transparent; yet, I now see the amazing, positive effect from recording the storms and challenges that I faced during my daily life. Later, it was exciting to see how some of my prayers had been answered and how freely I was able to express myself regarding emotional setbacks. This was enough to motivate me and to make me continue writing.

JEREMIAH 33:3 –

“Call to me and I will answer

 you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

While compiling this material, I visualized it as my secret garden. I alone knew what I was feeling, or facing. Now that time has passed, my journals allow me the opportunity to pursue a dream that I had written but hidden, even from myself.

Seasons come and seasons go and, depending on where life took me, sometimes I wrote more frequently than at other times and there were times when I had no desire to write at all.  During those nesting seasons, I was creating a spirit within that eventually would allow me to soar. Journaling created a mental stamina, a tranquil heart and a strong faith. My journals of joy have been a precious gift.