I recently was directed by Spirit to move to Jamestown, New York. (See Time to Pick Up and Move? and I Found a House!)
It has taken me three weeks to settle in, so that’s why you haven’t heard much from me. But Spirit has still been communicating. I’ve had several good channeling sessions. And a number of times, seagulls have appeared to me.
Seagulls inland? Yes. In the Walmart parking lot, to be exact, as well as other places. The third time I saw or heard a gull in one day, I knew my Native American guide had a message for me.
My go-to site for spirit animal meanings and messages is whats-your-sign.com. I recommend it to you. Here’s what Avia had to say about the meaning of seagulls, followed by my commentary.
Seagulls aren’t found exclusively by the sea. They are often found inland, and can thrive in both fresh and salt water areas. This is a good start to symbolic meaning of seagulls. It speaks about opportunity, resources and adaptability. Seagulls go where they can find the best food. They … remind us to move where the best resources might be.
I have moved north to be near my parents and close to Lily Dale, where I can be more involved with Fellowships of the Spirit. I believe there will be more opportunity for me and my spiritual practice in this area, and I’m looking forward to partaking of the resources and spiritual nourishment that’s available here.
Many of us deny ourselves opportunities because we feel safe in our comfort zone. Not so for the opportunistic seagull. These birds may be a sign to fly out of our realm of comfort, maybe take a risk, and do so with the goal of finding better conditions for our well-being.
For over a year I’ve felt that opportunities had dried up for me in Pittsburgh. Although I was comfortable there, I took the risk and followed the leading of Spirit to a new place. I believe here there will be better conditions for my well-being and ministry.
The seagull is the ultimate scavenger. When seagulls show up on my scene, it makes me mindful of making the most out of what I have. … Seagulls also inspire me to re-purpose stuff. … I prefer to make new uses for old things.
I definitely have an old house (built in 1923). I’m looking forward to renovating and renewing it so that it’s comfortable and increases in value. And I’ll be looking for some antiques to fill it!
Seagulls are quite chatty. They have no problems squawking and letting their voices be heard. … Seagulls might be a reminder to find our voices, and be fearless about speaking our minds.
Spirit has been preparing me to be more vocal. They have promised that I would have a greater audience. I believe I am now in position to let my voice be heard.
Many cultures associate the seagull with freedom. The book by Richard Bach called Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a modern cultural legend that reinforces that essence of freedom the seagull is known for. … When seagulls soar into our consciousness, it might be a sign to break out of the same, boring routing. It might be time to fly high, show the world our potential, and dare to be free from what the world expects us to be.
I loved that book and others by Bach. I’m ready for a newfound sense of freedom. I’m not sorry to leave behind the life that had grown stale. I’m eager to soar into the tradewinds of new adventures where I can rise to my potential as I serve Spirit.
Won’t you fly with me?
–Rev. Lee Allen Howard, Mystic & Minister
