S P I R I T ~ A N I M A L S
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Psychology
The ancient shamans had introduced the concept that every individual has an inner animal. Throughout the ages this concept was woven into many cultures, beliefs & metaphysical systems. Modern shamanism & new age spirituality have ran with this concept & today every animal has become a symbol. I have for sometime studied these animal "totems" & I wish to carry forth an experiment. In order to do so I must have willing participants.
What is this intriguing experiment? Well I'll tell you, I take shamanism a step further, into the psychological realms. I'm not asking you to trip on peyote & dwell within yourself to find me an answer. What, am I your shaman or something? No, but in all seriousity, I believe there are easier ways to find out your "spirit" animal than to journey into a wilderness or trip in tepees. It's as simple as finding three animals that you believe represent each part of your self. Usually they are you favourite animals.
One sea creature(water totem), one land creature(earth totem), one creature of the air(air totem). Air represents the mind, mentality, communication, thoughts, & freedom. Land represents the ego, body, instincts, drives, the physical, carnal nature & stability. Water represents emotions, the inner being, intuitions, desires, the emotional nature, depths of being, psyche & feeling.
If you find your three spirit animals I'll give you an interpretation. It would be preferred if you posted pictures of your animals.
I'll give you an example.
Air Totem - Bat
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Earth Totem - Lion
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Water Totem - Octopus
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&
Psychology
The ancient shamans had introduced the concept that every individual has an inner animal. Throughout the ages this concept was woven into many cultures, beliefs & metaphysical systems. Modern shamanism & new age spirituality have ran with this concept & today every animal has become a symbol. I have for sometime studied these animal "totems" & I wish to carry forth an experiment. In order to do so I must have willing participants.
What is this intriguing experiment? Well I'll tell you, I take shamanism a step further, into the psychological realms. I'm not asking you to trip on peyote & dwell within yourself to find me an answer. What, am I your shaman or something? No, but in all seriousity, I believe there are easier ways to find out your "spirit" animal than to journey into a wilderness or trip in tepees. It's as simple as finding three animals that you believe represent each part of your self. Usually they are you favourite animals.
One sea creature(water totem), one land creature(earth totem), one creature of the air(air totem). Air represents the mind, mentality, communication, thoughts, & freedom. Land represents the ego, body, instincts, drives, the physical, carnal nature & stability. Water represents emotions, the inner being, intuitions, desires, the emotional nature, depths of being, psyche & feeling.
If you find your three spirit animals I'll give you an interpretation. It would be preferred if you posted pictures of your animals.
I'll give you an example.
Air Totem - Bat
Earth Totem - Lion
Water Totem - Octopus
This thread serves purpose as a discussion of the correlation between animals & psychology.
