A Tale of Balance and Beauty Guided by an Owl
A Story of Art, Nature, and Nurturing the Self
A woman named Angela lived in a small town near the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. Angela was a gifted therapist. She had the knack of untangling the most complex threads of the human mind. Over the years, her wisdom brought solace and peace to all who entered her office.
The demands of the inhabitants of her area often weighed heavily on Angela. When the phone rang, Angela was there to help. People looked for her counsel and insights at all hours. She had an innate desire to help and heal. She found it hard to say no to anyone in need.
While walking through the serene pine forests one evening, Angela came upon an old, wise owl. The owl seemed to peer into Angela’s soul with its deep, knowing eyes. It spoke in a voice that rustled like the wind through the trees. “Problems arise in one who has to find a balance between what people need from you and what you need for yourself,” it said.
Angela stopped and looked at the owl. She did not know if the owl really spoke those words or if they came from somewhere inside her. She realized that she had been giving so much of herself to her patients that she had neglected herself.
