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Teachings

WOLF THE TEACHER Feared and hated by men the world over, the mighty wolf has been plagued by all forms of evil stories, myths and legends. Hunted, trapped and killed to the point of extinction, many of these majestic animals are gone forever; their breeds and blood lines never to be seen again. In spite of the many horror stories of wolves hunting, tracking and killing humans, no such event has ever been confirmed. Their eerie and lonely howl, which can make the blood run cold, is merely their form of communication. Each howl, with its tone, depth, length and frequency carries a different message to the pack, or to the partner who is out of sight. They're merely "talking". If you carry wolf medicine, here are some characteristics that sound familiar to you: You are fiercely loyal &emdash; to friends, family, ideals and principles. There is no compromise for you. You are very territorial. You protect all that is yours and your family's at any expense. You are fearless in your protection, but not reckless. You plan your strategy carefully, and wait for the opportune moment for most powerful effect. You have a strong family structure. There is no doubt who the elders, patriarchs and parents are, or about their roles in the family structure. Disobedience, selfishness and unruly behavior is not tolerated as there are strong boundaries for the young. They are taught well and carefully so that they may assume leadership roles in their own family structures. You have an unrelenting sense of adventure. You love to explore new things, to stretch out for new horizons. You have a thirst for knowledge and for learning new things. You are eager to share these things, which makes you a natural teacher. Your adventures may take you away from home and family, but it is important that you have this base of security to return to. You have an unrelenting need to be alone. You are so busy being the protector, the provider, the teacher, and the trailblazer, that it's very easy for you to become exhausted and burned out. In order to re-charge your spirit, and keep your balance, it is critical that you have time to be alone with your thoughts and your own sense of self. This is one side of your nature that must not be overlooked. Even if you lock yourself in the bathroom for 15 minutes a day, the time alone must be honored if you are to have value to those you care for. Wolves are the epitome of the wild spirit, and yet in many ways, they are as ritualistic by nature as are humans. They, too, live by very defined rules and hold their specific territories as sacred. They live within a hierarchical social structure with both an alpha male and an alpha female. Each wolf has a position and function in this society, and knows their relation to every other member of the pack. While wolf packs are not entirely autocratic under the rule of the alpha male, neither are they democratic. They practice a successful balance between authority and democracy. With wolf, you can learn to use ritual to establish harmony and order in your life. Wolf helps one to understand that true freedom requires discipline. Wolves have a complex communication system, utilizing body language, posture, eye contact, and tail positions. Pups learn to recognize and respond to the unique visual communication system of their pack. Those with wolf in their totem are generally very expressive with their hands and posture. Through meditation and study of the wolf, you can learn to empower your verbal communications through effective body language. They also have a complex vocal communication system: howling, whimpers, whines, growling, and even barking, each with a variety of meaning behind it. Howls can signal danger, or serve as a call to locate other members of their pack. They can be used to greet one another and to define or mark out their territories to a newcomer. They even howl just for the fun of it! Contrary to popular beliefs, wolves do not fight unnecessarily. Even though they are extremely strong and powerful, they often will go out of their way to avoid fighting, and disagreements rarely end in serious fights. Often a simple glance or low growl is all that is needed to avoid a conflict. The wolf teaches us to know who we are and how to develop strength, surety and confidence within ourselves so that we do not have to feel the need to demonstrate or prove ourselves to others. The alpha male and female often mate for life, and usually breed during the late winter with the female giving birth approximately two months later. Pups are protected by all the members of the pack and are treated with tolerance and affection. If for whatever reason the pups' parents are unable to care for it, another member of the pack will adopt them. They even provide baby-sitting services for one another when the need arises. Wolf medicine teaches respect and honor for family and children. Wolves are great predators, yet generally limit their prey to the sick, the young, or the ill. They can travel great distances at speeds of up to 24-28 miles per hour. While it does not maintain this speed for great distances, it can travel almost indefinitely at a steady pace of 5 miles per hour. Once they have captured their prey, they usually consume it all, gorging themselves. Those with wolf in their totem may need to learn to make the most of all that is available to them. Sometimes in as much as wolf is a reminder to keep our spirits alive, he serves to remind us not to waste. Wolves have keen senses of smell and hearing. It is said that a wolf's smell is 100 times greater than that of a human, and it's this sense of smell that provides great discrimination. The sense of smell has been associated with spiritual idealism in metaphysical circles. The wolf relies upon its strong sense of smell and hearing for hunting, which transposes into a reminder for those with wolf as their totem to listen to their inner thoughts and words. Your intuition will be strong. The thick coat of fur that a wolf possesses further emphasizes this. Hair has long been associated with psychic abilities, and the wolf has both an inner and outer coat, giving it the ability to reflect the archetypal forces associated with psychic insight. The wolf has the ability to make firm and lasting attachments. Wolf medicine will help you learn to trust your own insights and to secure your attachments accordingly. Wolf can help you listen to your inner voice and help protect you from making inappropriate actions. Wolf will guard you as it teaches you--sometimes gently, oftentimes firmly--but always with love. If you see wolf in your life, it is time to reach out and take control of your life. Breathe new life into your rituals! Find a new path, take a new journey…you are the master of your life. You create it and direct it. With wolf, you can learn to do so with harmony and discipline, and learn the true spirit of freedom.
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