Years ago, when my friend Grey Wolf was alive, I heard an owl outside my bedroom window on the farm. And early this morning at 2:30 AM I heard the same sound once again. I remember asking him what he thought it meant.
He said: George, when you hear an owl hoot early in the morning, it’s more than just a bird making noise. For us old-timers, and especially for those who follow Native wisdom as I do, it’s a sign, full of deeper meaning.
Owls have always been symbols of wisdom and mystery. They seem to know things hidden from our eyes. Native traditions say that owls carry the spirit of wisdom and intuition. Hearing an owl in the early morning is like receiving a message from deep within yourself. It’s as if the owl is urging you to trust your gut feelings, especially when making important decisions.
Some believe that an owl hooting in the morning means it’s time for a fresh start. Maybe it’s telling you to let go of old habits and welcome new opportunities. It often signifies change and growth, hinting that you’re about to go through a personal transformation.
For those connected to the spiritual world, an owl’s call at dawn can be a comforting sign. In many Native American traditions, the owl is a messenger from the spirit world. This might mean that unseen forces are protecting you and guiding you. The owl’s call can be a reminder that your ancestors are watching over you, offering their wisdom and support.
When you hear an owl early in the morning, take a moment to pause and think. Native wisdom teaches us to be thankful for such messages. It’s a gentle reminder to listen to your inner wisdom and stay open to the guidance of the universe.
Remember, the owl’s call is a powerful symbol. It’s telling you to trust yourself, embrace change, and know that you are never alone. The next time you hear that hoot, let it remind you of these simple truths and the rich traditions that see the owl as a bridge between worlds.
You know… after Grey Wolf told me his thoughts, for most of my life I paid attention to feelings and things around me, and I have to say it has paid off. I am thinking early this morning, it was another gentle reminder, that maybe I should be paying more attention to what is going on around and within me, and to take more heed in my intuitions. As it seems strange that the sound of the night came to me at the same time as it did…. many years ago. GW
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Hi George. Thankyou for sharing Grey Wolfs wisdom. I had an extradinary experperience this morning at around 5am.It was a typie of shrilling sound from out of the darkness.I instantly thought it was an owl and i looked up sounds which confirmed a tawny owl.I heard the sound deep inside me! And at a time of silent meditation with my guides, i am going through major shifts.I began to cry because i felt that my friend, who has cancer is now very near to passing.I was sending her healing and I truly felt that my guides allowed me to be with her, spiritually. i even felt i was holding her hand.It was beautiful but i was still upset so i sat up in bed..and then i heard my new feathered friend! On and off for about 30 minutes! It felt earrie..and hollow and full of deep sincerity. I will just never forget its message! Thankyou🦉
Thank you for sharing that with me. And you know, I don’t think an owl has to be a sign of doom or anything dark at all. In many traditions the owl represents wisdom, intuition, seeing what others can’t see, and being able to find your way through the darkness. In that sense, your experience could just as easily have been about connection, comfort, and being present with your friend when you couldn’t physically be there.
What really struck me was the timing. You were in meditation, thinking of your friend and feeling as though you were holding her hand, and then the owl began calling from the darkness and continued for so long. Whatever meaning you give it, I can understand why it touched you so deeply.
Sometimes I think we don’t have to decide exactly what these things mean. We can simply recognize that something happened at a moment when we needed it, and let that be enough. The owl doesn’t necessarily bring a message of an ending. It can just as easily remind us that even in the darkest hours, there is still something watching, seeing, and guiding us through.
I’m glad you shared it with me stay in touch. GW
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“Thank you for reading it. Old Grey Wolf had a deep respect for the owl and the old ways of listening to nature. I’m glad the story meant something to you.” GW