In 1990 while living in Seattle I had a need to do a Native American Sweat.  I went to all the metaphysical bookstores to enquire if they knew of anyone who would be able to provide me the means to do so.  Soon after they provided me with a phone number to call a person by the name of Michael (caucasian) who was respected by the Native American’s in the Northwest.

After contacting him we made an appointment to go into the mountains where  he had provided sweats for individuals and groups in the past.  It was during the sweat or soon after I asked for my “Power Animal” ( to be  drawn into complete  harmony with the strength of that animals eessence) the one who would be my Spirit Guide.  As it turned out it was a Crow.

In meditation I asked the Crow what it was here to teach me and it stated, “I am here to turn your heart inside out.”  For the next two years I went through a transformation of the heart.  The Crow helped me to become more vulnerable, be able to receive and not just give, let go of control, and yes open my  heart to others and myself.  Gaining understanding from power animals is a healing process, and must be approached with humility and intuitiveness.

I remember a time when I was meditating in Green Lake, a park in Seattle, and I had asked the Crow a question.  I do not exactly remember the question but I do remember what happened afterwards.  As soon as I was done with my question a Crow zoomed past my head without actually touching it; right after I saw  two Crows relieving themselves and right after that a woman asked me, “what did  you do to upset the crows?”

Soon after I shared my experience with Michael who provided me with wonderful insight.  First he stated because the Crow did not actually touch me the answer was close but not forthcoming.  Second, I used a curse word to describe the two Crows relieving themselves and he stated the importance of how I use words and its impact on consciousness.  Thirdly , I should have answered the woman regarding the Crows because that dialogue would have  provided insight to my question.

Another  incident with Crows came about while in my  Seattle apartment when I  heard a loud bang.  Evidently a Crow go electrocuted while on a hot wire and died.  I then heard loud Crow cawing as the bird lay on the ground.  My neighbor was about to put it in the garbage as the cawing continued.  Seeing what the neighbor was about to do, I told him to stop. which he did.  I then  picked up the Crow with a shovel and buried it and as soon as I did that the cawing stopped.  The Crows shared with me how they are interconnected and to treat life with respect.

I have learned that Crows are very family oriented and will protect their young at all costs.  When someone gets close to their nest where young ones are being cared for, the Crows will immediately buzz a persons head to fend off the intruder.

I have since moved on and the Crow is no longer my Guide.  However, I believe the Crow came to me based upon  my past lifetime as Native American and needed to finish that imprint.  I will always cherish Crows for helping me turn my heart inside out.