Sometimes, we need to act like a mother bear to protect the inner "cub" of Divine Life from excess self-criticism.

 

Today I ran across a black bear and her cub - right next to the trail! I didn't have enough time to set up my camera correctly, but I think this is still a pretty good image. That's sagebrush in the foreground and sticking to the bear's head The sighting reminded me that during times of intense self-criticism I need to be more like a mother bear and protect the "cub" of the divine Life that dwells within!

Photo: Bierstadt Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO; September 12, 2014