A friend came for dinner, and as she was leaving out the back door, I noticed something on my coat, on the hook by the door. I said, “What is on my coat?” and just then, the owl opened its eyes and turned its head.

I was freaked out, initially, but did get pictures. It was an Eastern Screech Owl, about 8 inches tall. It was very still, and just stayed on my coat. Ultimately, a neigbor boy came to chase it out the door – its wingspan was about 2.5 feet in diameter, and was beautiful and graceful in flight. It flew up onto the garage.

I have no idea how the owl got in – I have a fireplace, but heavy glass doors would’ve prevented its escape. We haven’t found any holes in the house, so I guess it must’ve swooped in when I came in?

At any rate, it was very gentle in presence, and probably wasn’t in my house long. It was startling to me, but only because it was so unreal, and uncommon.

I have been trying to put together since then, why it came, and what message it might’ve had. I have been doing some very deep work around the processing of my father’s murder, and much “opening”, spiritual growth and insight has come with this. I have to think the owl visit must coincide, here?

Thank you for your “debunking” the negative myths of the owl. It adds strength and mystery and wonderfulness to this experience, for me.

Namaste and Blessings to all

many blessings
ck.