It was a message for me to dive into what I have been hesitating about, to dive into the waters of life creatively and using my skills to achieve a task.

In the summer of 2015 a Cormorant visited me many times on my kayak on Long Pond Lake in Rhinebeck, NY.

Bird Animal totems have been used symbolically within cultures throughout history. These totems or animal spirit guides serve as messengers and are with us throughout our physical and spiritual live to help us gain insights and self-awareness.

Sometimes he would stay for an hour, drying himself and basking in the sun. He also showed me how he fished, diving deep.