Ganesh and Symbolism in my workspace.

A friend who seems so old to me gave me a Ganesh statue and it stilled me.

How did he know that I would have appreciation for this?
How tender the gesture to give this to me at such a transitional time in my life.

I am grateful. Let me share with you why.

Ganesh is one of the most widely worshiped Hindu Gods. He is templated with features of a human and an elephant. His is the son of Shiva and Parvati.
Fond of sweets( and so am I ), he is depicted in a seated posture. Generally, considered as a bachelor; so living singularly, he is represented as a bestower of two Shaktis- Siddhi and Buddhi.
It is considered auspicious to worship him at the start of any action or venture.

I am about to venture into a number of new things. Business deals, friendships, travel. All starting NOW. I expect to win and anticipate having a great story to tell in my industry and personal life this year.

I could not share at that moment how receiving this statue stilled me. I said "thank you." and I noted that I did not have one. I shared this because I know my friend would not have been surprised if I did. He had learned enough about me to give it to me. This heavy little all iron statue. The big ears alone remind me that in this space and time it is so important to listen.

It is extra special. I look forward to how this talisman will support the energy of transition. It sits on top of my desk at work next to a small globe that I own and a wooden candy bowl that is emptied almost as quickly as a fill it. A call for something sweet and an experience that is global in it's impact.

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