Fantails, Fantails calling me!

In Māori mythology, the Fantail is believed to bring death into our world. It’s a chilling thought, isn’t it? The Maori people, my people, hold the belief that if a Fantail is spotted inside a house, it’s a sign of impending death.

On the day of the funeral, I came home and pondered what I had been through for the family who lost their Deaf brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and granduncle. In the work under the social service, I had been visiting, assisting and supporting two Deaf brothers for over ten years. Gordon was the last member of the Deaf genetics in the family, but leaving two deaf family members of Auckland, I don’t do with these two young members. 

I consider a different ideology about Famtail than the Maori culture. For example, “As a spiritual symbol, the Fantail teaches us to find joy in the little things. Its playful nature reminds us not to take life too seriously”.

The Fantail is believed to represent joy, happiness, and spiritual change. 

There was an evening light rain, and then suddenly, reflections through the sunroom into the lounge caught my eye. I turned toward the sunroom and saw these fantails dancing in the evening with our security lights on. I watched them for a moment or a couple of moments to think about. 

So, life is precious to everyone. 

Here are the details about Fantail as a totem. 

“Fantail as a totem of positivity and optimism

Fantail is also a totem animal that is associated with positivity and optimism. Those who have Fantail as their totem are often able to find joy in even the most challenging of circumstances. They are able to maintain a positive outlook on life, even when things are difficult, and they are able to inspire others to do the same.” https://newspiritanimal.com/spiritual-meaning-of-fantail-with-symbolism-and-totem/

I have two different health issues and will be visiting the hospital next week. This makes me think about where I will be, how I will manage to do things while I am doing Deaf History projects, the works, our financials plus the projects’ financial needs to get me going, and our homes with gardens. There needs to be more funding for the projects, and I cannot use our work financially. I am hoping that my health issues won’t be severe, but it is difficult to start early, for I am 60 years old.

New Zealand is in a recession, and we have no idea how the financial situation is currently for all people, including people with disabilities. Many jobs were laid off, and other large industries were cut back due to tightened financials. Life goes on.