Quote Originally Posted by Riverkilt View Post
About 15 years ago I noticed a golden eagle soaring over the mountain. Still don't know why exactly, but I had an impulse to grab my chanupa and head for that medicine wheel. I did. Once there I lit up and all of a sudden there were two golden eagles circling directly above me. An incredible spiritual experience.

Hoping the mods well understand the difference between religion and the spiritual experience of being at one with Nature and being connected to Nature.
What a great experience Ron!
It reminds me that almost every year at our local (B'ham) games we are visited by at least one bald eagle.
The first time was as the massed bands played he soared in over them, only about 20 to 30 ft above, and just kept soaring around over the field as the band played!
The latest was just before the kirkin o' the tartans, one settled into a nearby cedar tree overlooking us.

Anyhow, I digress and return to the discussion at hand (just wanted to share that with you )...