“Spring” Somewhere a black bear has just risen from sleep and is staring � down the mountain. All night in the brisk and shallow restlessness of early spring � I think of her, her four black fists flicking the gravel, her tongue � like a red fire touching the grass, the cold water. There is…
Category: bears
Learning from animals POEMS: “I see a gift” by Margaret Jang
I See a Gift I see a gift, as I gaze at frolicking bears by the shore, big and small they are precious with strength that I adore. They’re oblivious to my presence, although they sniff the air, they turn their heads to look, but just don’t seem to care. I see a gift, that…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Bear” (“Oso”)
“Bear” Warrior Spirit, Leader Strong: survives in harsh times, Grounded, wise, healer… Teaches: -Action without fear! -Take time for healing & rest -Stand against adversity (Also: it’s time for meditation, introspection, & self inquiry) Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in your dreams, or…
“ADVICE FROM A BEAR” by Ilan Shamir (“Consejos de un oso”)
Climb beyond your limitations.
When life gets hairy, grin and “bear it,”
Eat well
