My sister swears that she has a Hawk following her. Wherever she is staying, she sees a hawk always flying around. I told her that it's a bird and you are supposed to see it flying. LOL. She says that no matter what part of the US she stayed, she always saw one. I said ok, and left it at that. I told her that I would ask you all to see if there are some type of myths about hawks. My mom thinks that she is crazy. She always gives me a good laugh with her thinking.

By Bellajoe on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 04:45 pm:

I don't have an answer for you on that. But i did have to reply to tell you how interesting that is! I hope someone has an answer for you!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 08:52 pm:

Totem Spirits

In most Native American Cultures it is believed that we are all born with several guardian spirits. Ancient Celtic tribes and some African tribes also believed in guardian animal spirits, either for the tribe or the individual person.

Here are a few "Power Animals" (or Totem Spirits)

Bear - Strength, Self-Preservation, Wisdom
Butterfly - Balance, Transformation, Grace
Cat - Independence, Quick Recovery, Freedom of Thought
Cougar - Leadership, Loyalty, Courage
Coyote - Reversal of Fortune, Cunning, Humor
Deer - Peace, Sensitivity, Gentleness
Dog - Loyalty, Friendship
Dolphin Harmony, Communication, Intelligence
Eagle - Potency, Freedom, Illumination
Elk - Power, Majesty, Pride
Fox - Cleverness, Discretion, Cunning
Frog- Healing, Peaceful Change, Adaptability
Hawk - Truth, Awareness, Perceptiveness
Horse - Freedom, Strength, Movement
Lion - Pride, Leadership, Courage
Lizard - Letting Go, Self-Protection
Otter - Joy, Laughter, Lightness
Owl - Vision, Wisdom, Insight
Raven - The Unknown, Otherworld Travel
Salmon - Determination, Persistence
Snake - Sexual Potency, Life Force, Prophesy
Turtle - Protection, Healing, Knowledge
Wolf - Teaching skill, Loyalty, Cooperation

Any animals you see with greater frequency would be your Totem Spirit(s) according to what I have read... By the way, I see Hawks too. Every time we leave the house I see atleast one.

By Mrsheidi on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 10:10 pm:

Geesh, I bet she's glad she doesn't have a lot of pride, leadership, and courage!! LOL!

By Rayanne on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 10:29 pm:

Wow Bobbie. Thank you so much. I will pass this on to her tomorrow.

By Rayanne on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 10:29 pm:

LMBO Heidi

By Brandy on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 11:07 pm:

that's way funny Heidi = )