Elk steps in for the day to speak to us about community and working together with others to overcome obstacles. Sometimes as humans we get caught up in taking care of everyone and everything that we often have nothing left for self. So this is a day that we need to set aside our pride…our ego’s and ask for assistance if we need it and understanding there is no shame in it at all. If we learn to work better within and around our own sacred space and circles we can maintain balance in a more healthy way.
Being part of a community is a wonderful thing if we allow ourselves the joy that can be found in it. It is a source of networking and sharing strengths and weaknesses and utilizing others strengths and weaknesses to balance as a whole. That is one of the reasons we have all been so perfectly created in an imperfect manner. Each being different which allows us as a unit to fit together like a jigsaw puzzle to become stronger. So today the Elk shows us to remember it is okay to be imperfect! It is what makes us each unique.
Elk brings in the energy that is needed to slow down and pace ourselves. It’s all about seeing the goal and reaching it without killing ourselves and depleting our energy in the process. Elk helps us to understand that we do not have to do it alone and that companionship and group support are available we just have to ask. Elk signifies abundance and is a sign that all we need will be provided for. To remember that we do not need to rush, for sometimes the reward is in the journey itself. .
Elk symbolizes strength and endurance. It teaches us to spend more time with our families and friends. Elk are also very seldom alone, preferring to live in large herds, yet knowing when they need to have some personal space. They are very well prepared to take on a challenge, they can fight passionately about what is important to them, sometimes can be unpredictable being passive one second and aggressive the next, it is their nature.
Believe in yourself…Empower Yourself…Connect with those you love and hold a good sense of Community… and your goals will be met with positive outcome.
“I am Dedicated to Educating and sharing the culture with the World. It is not enough merely to teach the ways of our Elders. We must honor those traditions by sharing and educating the World. Inspiring others …Inspiring our Youth. Through the Music… the Arts…the stories…”
Blessed Be
~bear Medicinewalker
*music provided by Chris Ferree as part of the Wolf and the bear Network@2018 and is available on ITunes and at http://www.chrisferree.com
