So, I’m strapping on my snowshoes, minding my own business, when I feel something beside me and see a brownish blur out of the corner of my eye. I think, “Someone’s dog is around from the car park.” I finish doing up one shoe and reach over for the other one, looking up – right into the face of a white-tailed deer. Astounded, I look the other way and there’s another one. And another one. Four suddenly surrounded us, four stealthy ninja deer who came out of nowhere and figured that they outnumbered us, so it should be okay. I had some sunflower seeds in my pocket for the chickadees, which they soon munched up straight from my hand. An absolutely wonderful, magical moment… as quickly as they arrived, they left, silently melting back into the woods. Did I mention that I had been praying to Elen of the Ways every morning? We had a wonderful two days of snowshoeing after that.
Down the Forest Path 
How blessed you were. x
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Jo, what a magical and mystical experience for you. It may not only be there were more of the deer than of you, but that your personal energy invites such encounters by its gentle openness. I loved the photos you and deer, you and chickadee, and you howling with the wolves. Wondrous. May your Winter celebrations bring you joy borne of thoughtful contemplation and openhearted intention. xox
Thank you, Merchywen, and may the solstice bring you gentle healing, love and insight in all the beautiful things that you do and that you are. Big love to you. xoxo
how absolutely wonderful!!!
It really was!
What a beautiful moment! I’m in awe of your relationship with the land. Thank you for sharing!
It was truly magical, and I am so blessed. xoxo