Just as Grizzly Bear must call upon her layer of fat during the winter months in order to survive until spring, so must one who has Totem Grizzly go Within to digest new lessons, information, and experiences. This is the gift of Introspection and a key component of Grizzly Soul's ability to learn the Medicine of Channeling Primordial Forces. This also reflects a deeper vulnerability that lies within the Core of the Grizzly Soul, for although these are beings of incredible inner strength, there is equally a deeply rooted aspect of themselves which few will be allowed close enough to see, a beautiful inner child that is spectacular in its tenderness and shining intensity. Only very select and "worthy" souls that the Grizzly individual can trust will be welcomed in here, yet it will be a profound experience that one blessed enough to witness this "inner self" of their loved bear will never forget.
The energy which flows as a never-ending stream through all living things is a Primordial Force that can be tapped into and channeled for the benefit of the Self and Others. It is key to understand this power and the responsibility that comes with the ability to tune into this Energy, as it needs to be utilized only from "Higer Intent/Purpose". For the one who chooses to channel the Force for negative purposes or selfish ends, will ultimately have a heavy debt to repay. For this reason, the gift must be mastered after many life lessons and the soul has reached a significant level of growth and maturation. When it does reach this level of maturity, the Soul will burst forth, much as the Life-giving rays of the sun heralds a new day, touching all in its golden brilliance.
Devotion:
The Grizzly Bear is one of the most devoted and nurturing of animal mothers. There is nothing mother Grizzly will not do to protect the lives and well-being of her cubs, up to and including, laying down her own life if necessary to ensure the survival of her offspring.
One who walks with Grizzly Bear as their Power Totem is an individual whose heart is limitless in its capacity to feel and to give love. These are devoted parents, children, siblings, and friends who sincerely believe that we are here to "Love One Another". Because of their ability to love so completely and with such sincere devotion, these individuals may face many lessons with discerning healthy boundaries so that others will not endlessly drink from their beautiful waters without then continuing to send the love and energy on. This may be a challenge as Grizzly Soul feels the desire to nurture and protect all they come to know, and yet some souls will simply use the energy to sustain their own life, rather than make the most of it to gain their footing and continue forward along their own path. This is where Grizzly must come to recognize the "psychic vampires" for what they are, and learn when they are actually impeding the progress of another by allowing the "feed" to continue. Once the lesson of healthy boundaries has been thoroughly absorbed, Grizzly soul will find him/herself with a partner that is capable of reciprocating the deep and rare love that these souls have to share. The devotion, purity of heart, and depth of love that the Grizzly Soul possesses will be a beautiful Gift that will leave an indelible impression on the hearts and minds of one who is blessed enough to be loved by these truly unique and wonderful beings of light.
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