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Cardinals

rms1954 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:19:44 GMT

What is the fascination with this phenomenon??? It's just another bird. People think cuz they see one it's them that they came to visit. Then they have to associate with a person who passed. I don't think a bird purposely visits anyone.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:23:30 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
What is the fascination with this phenomenon??? It's just another bird. People think cuz they see one it's them that they came to visit. Then they have to associate with a person who passed. I don't think a bird purposely visits anyone.

First, if something gives someone comfort, what does it matter?

Second, G_d can (and does) use any of His creations to remind people they're loved and not alone.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:23:10 GMT

@rms1954 I SO agree! I've always thought the idea of a cardinal being in someone's area is a dead loved one's spirit or something is just ridiculous. A bird is just a bird. I love birds, but they are birds, not symbols of the dead.

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rms1954 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:40:18 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
@rms1954 wrote:
What is the fascination with this phenomenon??? It's just another bird. People think cuz they see one it's them that they came to visit. Then they have to associate with a person who passed. I don't think a bird purposely visits anyone.
First, if something gives someone comfort, what does it matter?
Second, G_d can (and does) use any of His creations to remind people they're loved and not alone.

If they want to tell themselves that and that's what they WANT to believe but who are they kidding?

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:44:07 GMT

Why would anyone even care what others think of birds, dogs, cats, horses,etc. Or is it just to make fun of and belittle others?

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fthunt — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:46:51 GMT

Glad to find some other sensible thinking people. It fries me to hear a certain host go on and on with her personal Disney make-believe.

I put mixed nuts/ seeds/tree nuts..... all very expensive.... and good food drawn many kinds of birds. Not grandpa behind cloud number 7.

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pupwhipped — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:49:21 GMT

Well, I've never really been too enchanted with this idea either. If true, then I have more deceased relatives visiting me then I ever even knew I had.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:51:22 GMT

Oh, silly me. I should have realized it was a make fun of Jane Treacy thread. I should have payed closer attention to the op.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:53:01 GMT

I've always loved cardinals, which we don't have in New Mexico, simply because they're beautiful. I don't believe that stuff about a deceased love one but if it gives someone comfort, that's okay too.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:55:02 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
Oh, silly me. I should have realized it was a make fun of Jane Treacy thread. I should have payed closer attention to the op.

@proudlyfromNJ It must be part of today's script because Jayne Brown said the same thing during her show.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:58:56 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
What is the fascination with this phenomenon??? It's just another bird. People think cuz they see one it's them that they came to visit. Then they have to associate with a person who passed. I don't think a bird purposely visits anyone.

@rms1954 Ha! They visit the person who puts out the best hand-outs. In the case of cardinals it may be suet. And they do it purposely, words gets around the cardinal community.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:03:03 GMT

Who cares if someone thinks that the bird is visiting them ? I personally don't believe it, but unlike many here I don't know everything. A little whimsy never hurt anyone

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kaydee50 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:03:05 GMT

So glad I don't watch anymore. Is this what the hosts talk about to sell a product????

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sweetee2 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:03:12 GMT

Where I live there are no Cardinals. But when my Dad was buried where was a tiny white Butterfly kept flying around. So if I happen to see one ( flying around in my back yard) I say "Hi Dad".

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Miss Pepsi — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:08:01 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
What is the fascination with this phenomenon??? It's just another bird. People think cuz they see one it's them that they came to visit. Then they have to associate with a person who passed. I don't think a bird purposely visits aut nyone.

Cardinals bring me comfort and when I see one I always say hello to my late husband. You can think what you want and that is fine but why rain on other people's parades. Why do that to people who are grieving. WHY????

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:09:32 GMT

Most likely deep down people dont believe a Cardinal is a visiting loved one who has passed. Its a lovely thought and just might give a grieving person a smile. No harm to anyone.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:22:39 GMT

I don't know anyone who is a dyed in the wool believer that it's really and truly a visit from their deceased loved one. But if it gives a gentle reminder of someone who has passed and gives a momentary acknowledgment of the blessing they were in your life, who is it hurting? I've lost some special people in my life, like I'm sure we all have, and there are just things from time to time that occur out of the blue that remind me of them. Sometimes I smile, or weep, or both. Either way, I'm grateful. It's not necessary to pick on someone for something that gives them comfort.

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RedTop — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:24:26 GMT

I grew up surrounded by family members who loved cardinals; nothing pleased them more to have frequent sightings of a pair of these birds near the house.

My parents had a personalized plate for their vehicle with a male and female cardinal, and I always choose new garden flags for mom with cardinals on it.

The presence of cardinals in the trees behind my house always makes me smile and feel good. I choose to feel the joy of such a simple sighting.

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Etoile308 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:32:12 GMT

For centuries red cardinals have been thought to represent the resurrection, the blood of Christ, the blood of life.

It is no different than those that feel there is the same significance in rainbows or butterflies..

None of us feel the same about anything, believe the same about anything. To me what's important to be respectful of others.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:32:04 GMT

@Etoile308 wrote:
For centuries red cardinals have been thought to represent the resurrection, the blood of Christ, the blood of life.

It is no different than those that feel there is the same significance in rainbows or butteries.

None of us feel the same about anything, believe the same about anything. To me what's important to be respectful of others.

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