Correction to “Wild Side.” My wolf turned out to be a Texas Coyote. After looking up photos of a coyote and wolf, clearly the wild creature who made a quick visit to the edge of our woods where the backyard lawn begins was a coyote. He was still beautiful and wild. The same reasoning applies–they are moving closer into towns and populated areas most likely for food. Ironically, coyotes also go by the name prairie wolf or brush wolf. They possess similar distinctive traits and tendencies as wolves.

I just saw a wolf at the edge of our woods. We live about an hour northwest of Houston on just over an acre of land. The back of our property borders Catholic Church property with much vacant land for deer, foxes and other wild animals and birds to live. Most of the wildlife are deer and foxes, squirrels and some stray cats.  However this is the second sighting for me to meet with the eyes of a wolf on our land.

Southeast Texas wolves are lighter and smaller than north American wolves hanging out among the big timber and mountain regions of our Country. This wolf today lives in what forests and vacant land we have left in our vicinity. He looked hungry and looking for food. He probably is a scavenger when prey is infrequent.

I always feel blessed when I see a rare animal in a relatively populated area. The mix of natural animal and bird life are dwindling with the onset of increased subdivisions and land clearings for more building. Hence, it is a treat with a blessing in it. 

The wolf is known for his and her wild yet pack oriented nature. They are highly organized and intuitive driven. The wolves here in the Magnolia, Texas area do not feel threatening. They are more on the scale of a night raccoon getting into our garbage.

However this beautiful creature reminded me today of my wild side: The energy and intuitive capacity inside me. As the wolf, I love my dear ones that surround and support me in so many ways. I am loyal to these beloved family members as well. Perhaps the message of the wolf today is to honor the pent up energy and wild-like nature within. And when unleashed accomplishes beyond the norm and mundane.

Likewise our wild side along with the family bonding side of our nature both add to our well-being, success and sense of mystery. For some days it dawns on us how potently rich we are of wisdom, intelligence, creativity and love. Each of us is far greater than we think and feel we are. The wolf sighting helps me own the multidimensional and unlimited nature I am endowed and you are also powered with.

We wake up to our wild side and the potentialities of our nature waiting to be nourished, appreciated and expressed uniquely as you and me.  In thankfulness, Amen.