Animal poetry is found across cultures and can feature a variety of creatures, from pets to bats. Poets use animal attributes metaphorically to represent human emotion. Examples include Mary Oliver’s use of wild geese as a symbol of belonging and Elizabeth Bishop’s exploration of the beauty in a fish’s life. Animal poetry can also explore […]
Animal medicine is a Native American tradition that involves gaining insight and understanding through spiritual alignment with animals. Each animal imparts specific lessons, and personal “power animals” indicate major challenges and talents. Animal sightings, even seemingly insignificant ones, have diverse meanings and insights. The tradition emphasizes the importance of dreaming and living in harmony with […]
