Animal Totems and Guides

I chose Animal Totems and Familiars because I thought that the lecture had enough material to discuss and it's also a very interesting topic. I have to admit, that re-reading my comment I came off sounding a bit rude and that wasn't my intention and for that, I do apologize. I still stand by what I said, however, about totem animals and spirit guides not being interchangeable. To me, and the way I've learned it, totem animals stay with you. Whether you can choose them or not, despite being taught

A totem is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol of a tribe, clan, family or individual. Native American tradition provides that each person is connected with nine different animals that will accompany him or her through life, acting as guides. Different animal guides, also called spirit guides and/or power animals, come in and out of our lives depending on the direction that we are headed and the tasks that need to be completed along our journey. Native beliefs further explain that a totem

term Totem refers to a natural or mythical animal that one feels a close connection to and that is relevant to one’s own personality or circumstance in life. Those who get to know their animal totem have the ability to gain insight and understand themselves and their lives. A Totem can also be a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that is a representation of a group such as a family or tribe (Crystal Cure). The Native Americans receive an animal Totem at birth, also known as a birth Totem or the

Awakening Your Totem Animal Spirit I felt safe from my surrounding, I could see the Moon and sun together, warm and beautiful, night and day in one,I looked at the waterfall in amazement when I touched the water it was cool. I walked into the water to the Waterfall, I entered the cave lit with warmth , slowing walking with caution until I saw the end of the tunnel and saw two touches ,was cool to the touch. Feeling the warmth from the sun above you and the soft grass under my feet. Different smells

things that make you strong. I believe that is why the Native American people tell stories using animals as the main character. I made this assumption before even looking up the actual reasoning. I then found a quote from Sitting Bull explaining that “every seed is awakened and so is all animal life. It is through this mysterious power that we too have our being and we therefore yield to our animal neighbors the same right as ourselves, to inhabit this land”. Their thinking may include that

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." (Anatole France) Animals are an important aspect of human life. Whether it be for food or for companionship, animals have been a part of human society since the beginnings of civilization. They connect us to nature in both physical and spiritual aspects of life, and their actions influence the actions of humans. Although they seem mindless, animals in literature are important for strengthening one’s morality because of what

For my totem pole, I am picking animals that are like me. The animals are supposed to be like me or if they mean a lesson to me. The essay I'm writing is inspired by book Touching Spirit Bear. In the book Cole makes a totem pole referring to himself or a lesson that represents an animal. A totem pole is a lot that has carvings in it to represent things. I made a totem pole because I want something to represent something of who I am. I like to think of myself as a turtle. Turtles are able to

In the book, Totem and Taboo by Sigmund Freud, Freud focuses on the commonly acknowledged cultural taboo against incest and studies how it structures primitive societies. He speculates on his concept of the Oedipal Complex and how it affects society as a whole. He wishes to establish a connection between the Oedipal Complex and the phenomenon of conscience, which involves the sense of a moral code governing our lives and our sense of guilt. In order to establish this connection, Freud discusses ambivalence

using symbols and their representation to guide myself/life. My life so far has been full of ups and downs, but because I am determined person, I still haven't given up yet. Today, my totem pole will be consistent of one animals and one symbol that has a significant in my life. The animal I have chosen is a Miniature pigs. Miniature Pig's likes to relax, play, eat, and sleep, and they are also known as one of the smartest domestic animal. To begin, this animal represents my past because it's chubby

Did you ever wonder what these scary looking figures were that was on totem poles? Totem poles were initiated from the Northwest Indian tribes. They are “built” using symbolic objects from Elements of Nature, Colors, and Geometrical shapes that represent stories, myths, and/or an important event. I chose seven items that share the same qualities as me. To elaborate, I picked a unicorn, monkey, elephant, lotus, dolphin, dog and the color blue because they represent my story. The first item