A few days ago, I saw this fungus at the edge of our pond. This is one of the many surprises of a mild winter this year.
It reminded me of a scallop shell.
Scallop shells are significant to pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. The scallop shells symbolize the many ways, or routes, which all lead pilgrims “home” to Santiago. They are also commonly found as the wayfinding signs along each pilgrimage route, showing pilgrims the direction to go at critical junctions.
These shells also symbolize our own inner journey home, to our true selves, or spirit, or soul.
I loved seeing this symbol on my walk. Connection with Nature is one of my ways home to my true self. Nature shows us our own true nature. What Nature is, you are.
What are your ways home to your true self?
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