


Itβs wise to use your mind and think,
pull out your map or compass when youβre lost, ask for directions,
follow the breadcrumbs on the trail,
avoid danger when you know itβs emanate,
But wiser to listen to your internal clock and messages that never steer you wrong.
Say YES, when itβs crystal clear, no when it isnβt and maybe when you donβt know.
Walk away from things that donβt feel right and towards yourself and cut your losses.
Let go of worry,
self doubt,
fear of failure,
fear of success which are man given constraints.
Life continues to give you new lessons of growth and opportunities.
You will make mistakes which are often the same ones over and over again, until you get it right.
But you will succeed!
So trust your gut and envision what you want.
Go now, follow your dreams and set fire to the wind beneath your sail.
Happy Monday Friends,
I hope you has a great weekend. Yesterday, I had a worker over and he said “I’m leaving be careful of the snake it’s about 6 feet long. I was prepared to find a boa constrictor the way he made it sound, and it was fairly long but skinny with beautiful markings and didn’t have a rattler which was a relief since my cats were ready to pounce it which did make me a bit nervous.
I emailed my friend Tim and he identified it as a Great Basin Gopher Snake and said:
“Heβs not venomous. You can pick him up, I would start picking him up from the middle to see how he will react. If he doesnβt act aggressively then you can use both hands to pick him up giving him good support. Gopher snakes have teeth. If he bit you he would leave marks, but nothing serious. If I saw him I would pick him up and play with him before moving him to a safer spot.”
Let’s just say I trusted my gut and didn’t pick it up but don’t know where he went. It makes me remember when we sold our last house and our boa constrictor got loose and we sold our house as is. I still think of when it might show up and how big it must be 22 years later.
This is what I found when I looked it up:
Gophersnakes do not have venom that is dangerous to most humans. (Not sure what they mean by MOST humans π) Gohphersnakes are one of the most commonly seen snakes in California. Primarily active during the day, they are also active after sundown on hot days. They do keep the rattlesnake population down which was a surprising fun fact also.
I just told the contractors NOT to kill him if they see him today.

Snake Symbolism & Spiritual Meanings Of Snakes
Snakes symbolize a variety of things: wisdom, protection, rebirth, fertility, healing, renewal, and primal energy. Just like snakes shed their skin, seeing a snake or dreaming of them is a sign of rebirth and renewal; they also symbolize the nurturing earth.
However, in many cultures, snakes have a dark meaning, often symbolizing evil, destruction, and temptation.
Let’s just say I’m going with the Spiritual Meaning unless it’s a rattler and then I stay clear.
See you Wednesday with a Published poem from MasticadoresUSA.
Blessings of Love and Laughter,
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Cindy
Really loved the message in this one, My Dear!! πππΉ
Thanks so much Dearest Chuck! π
Yes yes !!!!!!
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Hi Cindy I love the message here it is a great one. That snake looked scary but he probably was a friend. Snakes have always scared me so I keep my distance too. Blessings to you dear friend. I hope your world is busting with happiness. I hope to see you in a couple of days on line at Gabriela’s party. Yea!!! love you my friend.
So lovely to see you dearest Joni putting a smile on my face to start my day. Yes he was a beauty but I think it is always our first instinct.
Happy you liked the message and YES! can’t wait to see you as well. Happy Day and love πππΉ Thank you for stopping inπΉ
Trying to hit some sites and touch base while vacationing in Washington State visiting my daughter and family. Love you sweetie. I might get to send you a virtual hug. Yea while watching your lovely face. π€ππππ
Yikes I really hope the snake doesn’t come back again, haha… I guess there might be some other type of human’s as well? π€π€£
Wait Daph… this is so up your alley!!!
you could run away with this one in story!!
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Oh I really could, thanks so much for a brilliant idea ππβ€οΈβ€οΈ
πππ just don’t eat me up in the bathtub! πππ
π€£π€£π€£π€£ I will spare your bathtubs now for sure since you’ve given me your snakes π
Whew!!!
Iβm so relieved π !!!
Don’t blame me if the snake comes to haunt you 20 years later π πβ£οΈπ
amen
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Good post! You’ve earned yourself a new follower!
awww thanks so much ..ππ
Thank you so much. Love your work! π
Awe you’re too kind
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I find snakes fascinating and frightening but I’m reminded that they’re also God’s creation. Many of them have beautiful colors and patterns and they move gracefully in the shape of an S. And they are wise too. Some of them are harmless.
I think most people do as well! They really are and most are truly harmless! ππ Thanks so much for your read and comment.
Your snake is a beauty! (Although I wouldn’t have picked him/her up either!) I love that you always choose the spiritual meaning of everything. Cheers to a lovely weekend, my friend Cindy! π
Thanks Lisa!
I havenβt seen him again but he really was. Yeah I agree! I know you, I respect your presences and gifts of spirit but Iβll let you be!! Agreed!
Wild all of the lovely animals Iβm encountering these days-:)
ππππ thanks Lisa and happy Sunday my friend! π
A great word of wisdom, Cindy. That is a beautiful snake. The one in you first photo, look rather intimidating!
Thank you Dwight. Not sure how that ended up on my feature pic but then I thought .. oh well. Never post about snakes unless you want a lot of controversy. π Glad you liked it!! ππ
It is a real hook!
It sure is! π
I love your message Cindy,,I rely heavily on my intuition in almost every facet of my life..and I know when those messages should be heeded.. I really liked how you laid it out so clearly!! I was nodding my head up and down all the way:) Fun and wise:)
Oh thanks Karima! Iβm happy you could relate and it really is what steers us and keeps our path clear for magic. Thanks so much!
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This was amazing to read.
Thank you sooo much!
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I’m so happy to hear that. ππ
I learnt something WONDERFUL here
oh that’s lovely to hear… thanks! π
Thank you
Thank you too! π