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Soulful Animal Symbolism
People experience profound relationships with animals. Sometimes the animal is their pet; other times their guardian; still others exist in the non-physical world of dreams and imagination. Carolyn’s blog highlights their roots in culture and history, plus the wisdom animals can offer us about life.
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Many qualities that the animals we live with bring to us are also qualities shared with other animals that we think of as symbolic animals.
The Polar Bear: Strength, Resilience, Introspection
Carolyn Osborn writes about the many qualities that polar bears represent across cultures — and especially for us in a modern age where vulnerability is a feeling we have all experienced. Their raw power and fearlessness is matched by bravery and resilience. Their vulnerability soars to courage. Their powerful spirit and inner strength are profound guides for us all.