Signs of Change. Change is good.

Photo by Candy Zaffis

Change is good. 

Change can cause a transformation and to transform into something better is nothing but good. 

I saw an Owl tonight. 

I believe it was a Great Horned Owl much like the one pictured in this photo by Candy Zaffis. The big girl was perched in a tree staring and staring. She must have been 2 feet tall and was noticed first by my house guest, Rose. 

I went inside to get my glasses, and she stared at us for about 5 minutes or more. Then she took flight into the woods. It was twilight and not really late enough for the usually nocturnal bird to be out and about. 

I took it as a sign. 

As I was researching totem animals and what it means to see an owl, I found some really great insights into seeing an owl from Owl Spirit Animal. 

• Intuition, ability to see what others do not see 
• The presence of the owl announces change 
• Capacity to see beyond deceit and masks 
• Wisdom 
• The traditional meaning of the owl spirit animal is the announcer of death, most likely symbolic like a life transition, change 

And there it is again. Change. Life transition. 

I have woke up at 5:55 am for so many days the last two months I have lost count. According to Joanne Sacred Scribes, the number 555 represents: 

“Angel Number 555 tells of significant and necessary changes happening in your life that has been divinely inspired and guided. These changes will bring about long-awaited circumstances and results and will fully align you with your true Divine life purpose and soul mission.” 

Last week I visited Sundance ski resort and smelled the change of the seasons. The same smell at Deer Valley ski resort over the weekend. Forests are getting ready to change color. 

I welcome change and the ability to grow and experience more life lessons. 

I am clear on what I want.  I have tasted life in all extremes.  I have faced my fears and dealt with my insecurities.  I have the courage and am willing to take risks to get what I want.  I know who I want to spend my time with and when to take a break and focus on me.

I am not exactly sure what the change is, but I am ready to hang on tight and enjoy the ride.

Bring on change.

Transparency on the Internet

Is there such a thing in the current realm of the internet? Can you truly remain stealthy in your personal life when everything is posted on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or other social networking sites? I choose to embrace the fact that I am transparent on the internet and methodically post things about myself to ensure my image. I am currently in the process of human branding myself to embark on a new business adventure. The only way to truly do that is to write about what you know and be who you are. The old cliché "I've Gotta Be Me" is one of my favorite sayings.

Society gravitates toward genuine people because of the increasing gift of detecting who a person is by the integrity of their actions and words. Craig NewMark, founder of craigslist.org, says “'Trust is the new black.' I totally agree with this statement and I think being trustworthy is trendy and cool.

I am trustworthy. I keep my word. I let people know about me through my social networking sites. I find having trustworthy behavior in business creates long term relationships. If I share a little too much then so be it. People know who I am.