My dog recently attempted to eat a baby bunny. His terrier instincts kicked in and he had the time of his 7-year life torturing this sweet little bunny.

For most people, this would gross them out, and then they’d get over it.

I’m not most people SO I needed to use this as an opportunity to reflect and make meaning from it.

Actually, it’s written in the stars that I’m designed to make meaning. In a recent Human Design rabbit hole (no pun intended but how fitting for this post), I was reminded of one element of my chart. I have what’s known as “the channel of struggle” (oh joy!) which represents my unique ability to fight against, to be the change I wish to see, and to use my struggles as a way to prod and empower others (had I known about Human Design before college, I would’ve majored in coaching, saved myself the student loan debt and dove headfirst into this world but here we are…it’s never too late ;)).

One element of this channel that stands out to me is the phrase “people with this channel’s biggest fear is for life to end before they know its meaning”.

I make meaning out of everything.

So, why was this seemingly insignificant incident in the animal kingdom striking such a chord with me?

Because the bunny’s life ended before it had enough time to make meaning.

Because when I was scooping up that bunny to move it to its final resting place I had to face my own mortality.

Because I was reminded how fragile life is. One second you're an innocent little bunny enjoying the August dusk and the next second you're someone’s snack.

The madness of it all is: life is short and life is long. We don’t know if it will be short or long. So how do we know what to do while we’re flying around on this rock?
For me, it’s living my purpose. All I want to do and be known for on this rock is that I lived out my purpose and made meaning of my life. I do this through a Creatively Designed Life. A life built on my values and what I am called to do.

In honor of the little bunny (RIP Jerald - yes we named it), I want to remind all of you to take the time to pause and make meaning about what’s happening around you. What is life telling you? What is calling to you?

Until next time…

Love,

Kelsey