In our homelands in North Carolina, scenes like this are common. It’s always a heart-felt moment for me, raised as a Cherokee, the bear is a Spiritual Gate Keeper of The West, where the Sun goes at the end of the day. Its attributes mean introspection, strength, courage and dreamtime. So, I am compelled to stop and take time when I see them…a time before time… ~ pa’ris’ha

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