Cute Bear!

The other night, about 8:30 pm, this bear came in, stood up at our bird feeder and licked sunflower seeds into his mouth.  His head reached the top of the feeder.  We sat and just watched this activity on the "outdoor channel." This picture here doesn't do justice to his size.  The next day I went and measured the height of the feeder; it was 77" high...that's how big he was!

We don't exactly try to draw bears in but they know a good meal when they see it so in order to minimize the bears coming in so readily we'll curtail the easy meals until they head deeper into the woods.  The birds can access their feed from a high wire where the bears can't reach. 

We are a little like that bear; if there are things that are near, in sight, sound or smell, we often head to it to indulge.  That could be foods, drink, gambling or anything else.  For some, even going near people, places and things that are like "magnets" can be unsafe to be around.  It's wise to remove distance a bit from the temptations. 

Neighborhood bear
 we share with neighbors!!
 Thanks Jackie & Scott!

I know wild animals can get wilder if we don't take precautions.  This cute bear didn't know the difference between a really good rendition of a barking dog and the real thing so it took off in haste when the "barking" began!  

What do each of us do to stay away from danger? From temptation? I have heard many stories telling how a person cannot even have a certain food in the house nor go into a bar...too close and the danger so real. When we indeed recognize the danger, and take action we can stay safe. If not, it could be lethal in the end. 

This bear is cute...at a distance! What in our life is the same way!  Think about it.  Many of us could name a few things that can become dangerous if we get too close. 

Have you ever wanted to share situations in your life that initially were like this "cute bear" but ended up to be dangerous?  Spiritual direction might be a wonderful place to talk about those times.  I can be reached at 920.793.3530.  To read more of my posts see: MollyLaFond.com