The most beneficial way for the average person to begin to recognize their totems is to study their own interests and look in their own back yards, so to speak.
In the following discussion, we will use the term animal. However, keep in mind totem animals are not necessarily mammals. They could be reptiles, insects, sea creatures, any of the life forms of the animal kingdom from anywhere in the world.
The most common misconception about totem animals is that the person chooses the animal. In reality, it is the other way around--the animal chooses you. So, start by looking at the animals you see every day. Slow down, and observe the world around you. Ask yourself this series of questions, and try to be spontaneous.
Don't spend a lot of time thinking about the answers at first. Just see what pops into your mind and make a quick list of the answers: ...Read More
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