Peace & serenity

Someone told me that a crane represents peace and longevity. These past few weeks have been a bit much. I was questioning a few things in life. My mind wasn't tormented, or at least I'm not going to confess it here. But I was not the happy camper that I wanted to be. Things in this world were quickly changing. The peace we all knew was disappearing. More than half of the country was mad early 2024 while the other <50% were celebrating. If you didn't vote and you thought you were standing up for something greater because of your belief, please step back and re-evaluate the consequences of your inaction. And those who did vote but are now regretting their choice, well...politicians are politicians. You either voted for a felon or you didn't believe he was a felon. For those immigrants who think all immigrants should come into this country through the legal process, well...since your arrival, the societal immigration outlook has changed. There seems to be a distaste for the population that saves employers money and keeps your grocery bills low. If your family relied on the government for help, like free lunch or Medi-Cal, you were the parasite you abhor today.
See what I mean? So it has been rough. I missed a conference that I enjoy going to annually to learn more about the latest dental research and science. Evidence based dentistry has always been my way of practice. I'm asked if fluoride makes you dumb since RFK Jr said it did. My answer is that they can look it up on ADA website with decades of results and make their own judgment. I can't sway you one way or another but I can guide you to the same paper I read that lead me to my decision. 
Now there's a war in Iran. It keeps going. So imagine my surprise when I saw a crane standing in front of me. It stood there for some time before flying overhead majestically, just like in the paintings. Then I realized it was a sign. I believe it was my message of peace to come. It might not be world peace, but peace for ME! Change is coming and a new beginning will take place. It was exactly what I was praying for. I needed a sign that my peace will come in this time of conflict. 
As I received my sign, I hope whatever conflicts you are dealing with, your crane will come too. We all deal with grief in different ways. I see it practically everyday in practice. If your crane doesn't show up in your expected timeline, you can use my crane below to escort in your peace. Namaste and may peace be with you. :)