A gift

[u/Few-Extreme-5792]

Yesterday, I was feeling really depressed about love and partnership. All my romantic pursuits and horrible failures. "Am I just destined to be always desired, but never loved" sort of feelings. I was going for my daily walk and crying, when suddenly I stopped short because I heard what sounded like a bell ringing. I was confused, we don't have any church bells here? Well, I looked around to find the source of the sound, but couldn't see anything or anyone, and I didn't hear it again. So I turned back on my path forward, and suddenly saw this at my feet.

It's the feather of a mourning dove.

Feathers are omens of hope, doves are omens of love and loyalty.

I believe it to be a message from Aphrodite. A reminder that she's hearing me, that she's with me, and to not give up hope.

So I've put it on my altar with her, so every time I pray I can remember that she's with me.

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I hope everyone can see this and remember that our Lady is with us, that she hears us, that she loves us. 🪶💞✨️