The Day an Eagle Changed Everything
- kristytiedemann
- Feb 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 21
There are moments in life that defy explanation—moments that crack open our understanding of reality and leave us forever changed. My encounter with an eagle on a remote road in Haida Gwaii was one of those moments.
(Read time 3 mins)
I was walking with my dog Logan that day, my mind clouded with frustration and uncertainty. Logan, playfully accompanying me as I moved through the landscape of Haida Gwaii. The air was thick with the scent of wet cedar, but I was too lost in my thoughts to notice.
That's when it happened.
An eagle appeared, flying unusually low, carrying a stick in its claws. A strange thought flashed through my mind: "That bird is going to drop that stick on me!" And in that moment, as if responding to my thought, the eagle released the stick, letting it fall directly at my feet. My first reaction was defensive. "Why would an eagle want to hurt me?" I wondered with confusion. But later that evening, a conversation with a local would transform my understanding entirely.
"That wasn't an attack, that was a gift."
Those words resonated deep within me, shifting something fundamental in my perspective. The stick, which I had thrown for Logan to chase, was no longer needed. Holding onto the physical object didn't seem necessary—the true gift was the transformation it initiated within me. Looking back, I understand why I didn't keep the stick. Subconsciously, I might have feared that losing it would somehow diminish the power of the experience.
But the eagle taught me that physical tokens aren't where the magic lies.
The real transformation happens in the shift of perspective, in the opening of our hearts to the possibility that we're being guided, supported, and loved by a force greater than ourselves.
This moment marked the beginning of my journey into deeper awareness. It led me down a path of meditation, breathwork, somatic practice, and eventually spiritual safety—teaching me to listen beyond the mind to the subtle whispers of the guidance that is always present. I learned that sometimes the universe speaks to us through unexpected messengers, and our job is simply to remain open to receiving these divine communications.
So I ask you: What's the "eagle" in your life?
What seemingly random events might actually be carrying messages of guidance? Perhaps there's a stick that's been dropped in your path—not as an obstacle, but as an invitation to see life through new eyes.
Because sometimes, it takes an eagle with a stick to remind us that we're never truly alone on this journey.
Key Takeaways:
Divine Messages Can Come in Unexpected Forms
Sometimes life's most profound guidance arrives in ways we least expect—even through an eagle dropping a stick on our path.
Physical Objects vs. Lasting Transformation
The true power of meaningful experiences lies not in keeping physical mementos, but in the perspective shifts and inner changes they catalyze.
Reframe "Obstacles" as Invitations
What initially appears as an interruption or challenge might actually be life offering you a gift of growth or guidance.
Synchronicities Are Signposts
When coincidences and timing feel meaningful, they often are—pay attention to these moments of alignment in your life. Get curious and question. What's behind the eagle?
If you're ready to explore these questions and develop your own capacity to recognize and receive life's subtle guidance, I invite you to join me. Through somatic coaching and breathwork, we can work together to tune into the wisdom your body already holds and uncover the guidance that's always been within reach.
Book a free discovery call to learn how somatic coaching and breathwork can help you recognize and interpret the signs in your life.
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