THE UNICORN

A gathering of geese is known as a gaggle. A gathering of unicorns is called a blessing. Unicorns hold a curious place in man’s consciousness. Every other creature, whether real or mythical, has been depicted as either good or evil, depending on the point trying to be made, or the consciousness of the time. Cats were worshiped in ancient Egypt, and then nearly wiped out in Europe during the Middle Ages because many believed them to be the familiars of witches (allowing the rat population to explode spreading the black plague). Lions, tigers, bears (oh my!), snakes, spiders, crocodiles, horses and dogs have spent time on either side of the street and though typically negative, even rats and cockroaches have found some to sing their praises. The unicorn are always depicted in a positive and mystical light, never deadly or harmful directly or indirectly, the most negative depiction its supposed foolishness when called by Noah. I added supposed for if we had wings would we choose to cooped up or soar above it all?

Spiritually the unicorn represents freedom and willingness. Living on the Spiritual Basis, we choose to ride the unicorn. Unlike a horse that is bridled and controlled by us, the unicorn will not be saddled or bridled; it is not a beast of burden but a force of nature. To make the decision to turn ones life over to the care and guidance of a power greater than themselves, to ride the unicorn, is a courageous act, even though it is usually made at a time of pain and discontent. The unicorn does not need my input on what direction to fly, for its vision is singular. The unicorn does not require my strength, for it draws its strength directly from the source. The unicorn does not fly around or above trouble and discontent; the trouble and discontent vanish at its approach.

Fear will whisper to you to dismount the unicorn and walk like other men. Resist fears clarion call and grab the unicorns mane ever tighter, dig your heels into its side, in so doing you are demonstrating willingness, though fearful, to ride on, come what may. In time you will find yourself surrounded by other unicorns, many unfortunately rider less, truly in the midst of a blessing.