tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post8807049607956809171..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Chipmunks Playing Chicken?Galen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65290833307715811922012-08-16T10:43:04.981-07:002012-08-16T10:43:04.981-07:00Miri, Ha! I had not thought about it like that. ...Miri, Ha! I had not thought about it like that. Love your perspective. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-85619243283099697832012-08-14T22:52:48.297-07:002012-08-14T22:52:48.297-07:00This story is your point of view., Pearl. :-) Th...This story is your point of view., Pearl. :-) They must be thinking - What a day.. A car jumped suddenly in front of me, can you believe it? What can I learn from it? <br />Well, the world is full of surprises. <br />Every day can we see something new, if we open our eyes. It can be such an experience if we will only open our mind every day to feel the new. <br />It is a nice story!!!Miri Agassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035593099704328782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-62057807655946636592012-08-14T19:36:08.716-07:002012-08-14T19:36:08.716-07:00LeAnn, I don't know about GPS, but they must b...LeAnn, I don't know about GPS, but they must be nearsighted and hearing challenged not to see or hear the car coming. Your squirrel/quail scene sounds delightful. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-34800109584425901832012-08-14T19:35:04.378-07:002012-08-14T19:35:04.378-07:00Lori, I will check the totem site and see what I c...Lori, I will check the totem site and see what I can learn. Since you saw a heron before you published your book and I saw chipmunks (my book will be out in October), I wonder what that means! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-62999575007840872902012-08-14T19:33:52.454-07:002012-08-14T19:33:52.454-07:00PS to Mikey--I meant very enlightened--both you an...PS to Mikey--I meant very enlightened--both you and the squirrel!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-2239669232378786642012-08-14T19:33:23.278-07:002012-08-14T19:33:23.278-07:00Mikey, So true. I'm no expert in chipmunk beh...Mikey, So true. I'm no expert in chipmunk behavior, so they might have just been doing what they do all the time. Your description is very much what I observed in the squirrel story I related in the previous post. No deep analysis--just look and jump. Very enlightened. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28869830679980280052012-08-14T19:31:32.335-07:002012-08-14T19:31:32.335-07:00rob, I'm having fun reading the wide range of ...rob, I'm having fun reading the wide range of interpretations. Thanks for adding yours. Very intriguing!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-75371724742841720572012-08-14T15:50:15.679-07:002012-08-14T15:50:15.679-07:00I loved your story as usual. I have know clue why ...I loved your story as usual. I have know clue why chipmunks would do that; they must not have any GPS. I do have a story however. When we lived in Washington one morning I looked out the window and there was a squirrel surrounded by quails. It looked like they were having a party of somekind. I so wish I would have had a camera. I am happy that you didn't run over those little critters. <br />Blessings!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-16800855392607759392012-08-14T12:28:15.657-07:002012-08-14T12:28:15.657-07:00Hi Galen,
It does seem like the chipmunk crossing ...Hi Galen,<br />It does seem like the chipmunk crossing is more than a random thing. Do you think it was a message to you? When an animal shows up unexpectedly or in unexpected ways I usually GOOGLE "animal totems" and the name of the animal.<br />I found some info on the chipmunk partway down on this page: http://cof-interspiritual-mindfulness.blogspot.ca/2011/08/animal-and-bird-totems-animal-speak-and.html<br />I think it's fun to read messages in nature. When we moved to our country home I awoke the first morning to the site of two deer at the back of our property. I looked it up. Same thing when I was preparing to publish my book and a Great Blue Heron landed in our yard! What fun!<br />LoriLori Gosselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438402657014025086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-6365667340555722442012-08-14T09:39:09.448-07:002012-08-14T09:39:09.448-07:00The word that comes to my mind is "context&qu...The word that comes to my mind is "context". I think the chipmunks do that each day around that time, and they'll do it through roads, ravines, predators and vehicles, until there aren't any more of them to do it.<br /><br />The difference was that you were passing in a perpendicular direction through their ordinary route. Animals engaged in directional movement don't usually stop for anything except a direct barrier like a wall or close-mesh fence.<br /><br />Deer, ducks, coyotes, raccoons, quail, they all do that across our roads here. Only cats and dogs, the ones that live among us already, seem to regard our movement with much attention.<br /><br />I like very much the way we humans ascribe deeper motives and meanings to these kinds of behaviors, even though I think it is more from OUR need to see depth. Part of the strength and purity I enjoy about watching other mammals is that they do NOT appear to judge risk versus benefit very deeply. They merely decide if they feel physically capable, then act upon their desires in accordance with longstanding habits. Their emotions are uncomplicated by neurosis or historical-cultural comparisons. They don't reflect upon their impending mortality. They live every moment IN the moment.Invisible Mikeyhttp://invisiblemikey.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30132830425441150962012-08-14T08:08:12.168-07:002012-08-14T08:08:12.168-07:00Hi Galen. What a fun query! I believe the chipmunk...Hi Galen. What a fun query! I believe the chipmunks psychological evolution has peaked and unlike us lucky humans they aren't getting any smarter! :) You and I are lucky to have an expanding spiritual existence on planet earth. I believe that we put ourselves in touch with our whole and complete spiritual selves again by holding ourselves accountable for our own psychological evolution. When we hold ourselves accountable, we undergo a self-transformation that recovers our original powers and heightens our spiritual experiences of self... unfortunately for the chipmunk that may be as good as it getsrob whitehttp://mindadventure.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-14782517949354163502012-08-13T14:56:09.514-07:002012-08-13T14:56:09.514-07:00Jodi, That never occurred to me to ask them! I wi...Jodi, That never occurred to me to ask them! I will definitely do that. Thanks for the suggestion.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36734574533911501332012-08-13T14:55:39.402-07:002012-08-13T14:55:39.402-07:00Nathalie, That's a new interpretation! Only t...Nathalie, That's a new interpretation! Only the fastest, bravest chipmunks get the girls. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-57819129409884741232012-08-13T14:54:40.638-07:002012-08-13T14:54:40.638-07:00I will check out your site. Thanks for stopping b...I will check out your site. Thanks for stopping by.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-17293069673523792192012-08-13T09:38:17.701-07:002012-08-13T09:38:17.701-07:00That is really strange. But I feel like only you c...That is really strange. But I feel like only you can figure it out. You have to journey to the chipmunks. And ask them. You can do a guided meditation and ask them to come talk to you and tell you the meaning of that! I'm sure it will be interesting!Jodi @ Heal Now and Foreverhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-67509273735846142462012-08-13T09:33:04.655-07:002012-08-13T09:33:04.655-07:00Great story...LOL..I also find it funny to picture...Great story...LOL..I also find it funny to picture all these mini creatures leap across the road. I don't know what the meaning could be but maybe it was all to impress a "chick" chipmunks standing nearby and keeping scores... ;) Nathaliehttp://www.hughandnathalie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-45476076177167280892012-08-13T09:13:59.109-07:002012-08-13T09:13:59.109-07:00Thanks for sharing chipmunks!
The Lion's Claw...Thanks for sharing chipmunks!<br /><br />The Lion's Claws! Come have a look I dare you :)<br /><br />If you like follow & share your thoughts please.<br /><br />Take Careireminisceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426552806097147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82206227201581383412012-08-13T08:07:22.607-07:002012-08-13T08:07:22.607-07:00Kathy, So true. We can't just stop and park t...Kathy, So true. We can't just stop and park the car. Great analogy. Thanks for your comment and for your kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-25574846567558797342012-08-13T08:06:42.615-07:002012-08-13T08:06:42.615-07:00Katy, I know. I couldn't make any sense out o...Katy, I know. I couldn't make any sense out of this either. Yes, I'm glad that no chipmunks met their maker under the wheels of my car. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-26764205177604095732012-08-13T08:05:34.757-07:002012-08-13T08:05:34.757-07:00Beth, Great analogy! I have many rodent ideas--of...Beth, Great analogy! I have many rodent ideas--of both sorts. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61041417493401495272012-08-13T08:04:51.476-07:002012-08-13T08:04:51.476-07:00Patricia, My lucky day indeed! I look forward to ...Patricia, My lucky day indeed! I look forward to reading your book review. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-92218682066924073172012-08-13T08:04:02.650-07:002012-08-13T08:04:02.650-07:00Annmarie, It seemed just like that. I looked in m...Annmarie, It seemed just like that. I looked in my rear view mirror a couple of times and saw not a single chipmunk crossing the highway. They were only crossing in front of my car! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-64753095528717238462012-08-13T08:03:09.561-07:002012-08-13T08:03:09.561-07:00CW, Thanks for adding your wonderful humor to the ...CW, Thanks for adding your wonderful humor to the story!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-59613828715178148632012-08-13T08:02:47.680-07:002012-08-13T08:02:47.680-07:00Martha, Well, they succeeded! Thanks for the kind...Martha, Well, they succeeded! Thanks for the kind words and your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-33006058701656148652012-08-13T07:42:29.484-07:002012-08-13T07:42:29.484-07:00I'm thinking maybe the chipmunks are like the ...I'm thinking maybe the chipmunks are like the obstacles who can't anticipate in our daily life. We never know what will happen but we can't NOT do something because a chipmunk parade might run across our path. They took chances. We have to as well. I so always enjoy your posting and this one is no different. What a great blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322380382324189273noreply@blogger.com