Since we are wrapped up in the holiday season, I felt it fitting to use a fun symbol to compare connection to our higher self, spirit and the glistening wonderment of what we strive to awaken within ourselves. The elf on a shelf that is deep within myself.

Let’s look at why the elf is used. Mystically, the elf is often associated with nature and the unseen world. The pixies are said to dance in the moonlight from the musical sounds heard in the darkness. The notes and cords are played by the crickets and the frogs.

The elf is also associated with magical powers and supernatural beauty. I love the way beauty is described. Adding supernatural to describe beauty. Not just natural beauty but supernatural beauty. So beautiful that it is unimaginable. Beauty that brings a tear to your eyes because of the wonderment they see. A beauty that literally takes your breath away. So unbelievably beautiful that you can’t even put it into words. So beautiful that it makes you speechless. I believe this is how the spirit world will be. Beyond words like calming, peaceful, beautiful, understanding, compassionate, loving, energetic, these are a few descriptive words but, they are not do descriptive enough. Just the thought of experiencing supernatural beauty excites me. Not only will we be given the ability to see the beauty, but we will be shown a new understanding all of our lifetime and beyond. The elf sees it all. It is kept secret, until the appropriate time.

Being a small creature, “child friendly or appearing to children” They illustrate that we, as adults, can feel confused, lonely, trying to find our place just as we did when we were children. A connection or a reconnection with our inner child. Maybe the one you need to nurture, forgive or unleash. Do you adult too much? What do you feel when you see an elf or Santa or the magical winter wonderland? Do you revert back to a giggly, excited child, ready to grab a sled or jump in a sleigh with a beautiful horse pulling you through the glistening snow? I get so peacefully excited at the thoughts of all these things.