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The Hawk's Message
PublishedJanuary 28, 2026
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Story byLeo R.
I asked for strength. A hawk landed on my balcony and looked me in the eye
I was going through a painful divorce and felt completely broken. I stood on my balcony crying, asking the universe if I could survive this. A large red-tailed hawk swept down and landed on the railing, not three feet from me. It stared right into my eyes with intense, fierce focus for a full minute before flying off. I felt a surge of ancient power and knew I would be okay