A Fox Tale
this really happened........
I had been feeling disenchanted with life. The magic seemed to have slipped away and I felt disconnected from my spirit. I was out walking one cold morning about a month ago. I thought to myself that I hadn't seen a fox in a long time, maybe ten years or more. And that I'd love to see one again. When I got home I began to paint a fox which is unusual for me. Besides my previous painting I never paint foxes. But something inside of me was intuitively in need of fox energy. I believe in animal totems and animal spirit guides and I believe each animal has a different gift and message to share. I was very involved in painting this piece the week I painted it. A few days after I finished painting her I went out for another walk. On the path in the distance I saw something running towards me. I didn't know what it was at first but when it got closer I couldn't believe my eyes. A fox was running toward me! She ran up to me and took my breath away. When she was about a foot away from me she stopped and we just looked at each other. Then she ran off in the woods and disappeared. After our encounter I instantly felt my joy and spirit return to me, I felt connected again. This beautiful fox gave me such a precious gift. She reminded me not to take life so seriously, she reminded me to be playful, she reminded me to be mischievous, and she reminded me that there is magic and enchantment in the world. She reminded me of my true nature and my connection to the divine in all things. She reminded me when I forgot.
Magic and Love,
Julie
xo
Beautiful post, the story and painting are magical. Valerie
Posted by: Valerie- Jael | January 02, 2015 at 12:42 PM
Wow! Great post. Magical and profound. I, too, believe in animal totems and spirit guides. Love this painting.
Posted by: Joanna Bennett | January 02, 2015 at 09:10 PM
What a wonderful story and memory! Your painting will always remind you of that special encounter with the fox. I had a fox run right behind me once while I was reflecting at the water's edge of my dugout! I will never forget that! I spent the whole day following the fox around my yard, I think he was taunting me to have an adventure!
Posted by: Renee | January 03, 2015 at 01:30 PM
Valerie, thanks so much!
Joanna, thank you for your kind words :)
Renee, thank you and I loved hearing your fox story!
Posted by: Julie Engelhardt | January 03, 2015 at 03:56 PM
The story and the painting go together so well. I'm glad you shared them both. Messages from nature are so important to feeling connected. We ignore them too often. I'm glad you didn't.
Posted by: Joy Corcoran | January 04, 2015 at 05:43 PM
Beautiful story. Your work is awesome. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Gloria | January 05, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Joy, Thank you so much for your sweet words, yes messages from nature are so important!
Gloria, Thank you!
Posted by: Julie Engelhardt | January 09, 2015 at 02:02 PM
What a beautiful story, Julie. I hope you're feeling rejuvenated following your encounter... I miss you in Blogland!
Do you have Ted Andrews' book about animal totems?
Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
x
Posted by: Janice / Dancing with Sunflowers | January 11, 2015 at 08:26 AM
Janice, thank you and I do believe I have Ted's book.
Posted by: Julie Engelhardt | January 11, 2015 at 03:42 PM