Tuesday 24 April 2012

Why the ELEPHANT you might ask?

Yes, of all the background templates one can use why on heaven's earth would I choose that of a grey elephant?  How does that even relate to the entire intent and premise behind the writings and purpose of this blog?

WELL, let me just say, IT DOES!! 

The elephant jumped out at me for various reasons of course. Not only do I LOVE these big creatures, they have an incredible medicine that totally aligns with the deepest purpose of this blog's content sharing.  Here is a little description of the wonders of this medicine as written by Ina Woolcott ...

Elephant's medicine includes strength, royalty, connection to ancient wisdom, removal of obstacles and barriers, confidence, patience, using education opportunities, commitment, gentleness, communicating in relationships, discernment, intelligence, compassion. 

Elephants can teach us that gentleness, commitment, and communication in relationships is very powerful and necessary to keep relationships alive, trusting and loving, whether it be friends, family or partner. Deeply committed to all creatures with whom they have relationships, elephants are tough when protecting others and gentle when nurturing them.  Elephants are able to communicate telepathically. This can teach us how to truly listen to others.


Elephants show us that by supporting and loving one another, our own ability to thrive in the physical world is enhanced. We learn from them to pass on the gift of nurturing we received in our early years, be it from our biological family or others who helped us grow into who we are now. We must honour the elders of our community and nurture the young. Like the elephant, we need to help ease the transitions of those who are going into adulthood with gentle love, wisdom, patience and compassion. By having open hearts and minds, we can create strong relationships within the community, therefore building a strong community.

Elephants communicate telepathically with herd members as well as other elephants. As we choose to become closer and more open with those dear to us, our ability to understand them can deepen to a level that transcends speech.

Having an elephant totem gives you ancient wisdom and power to draw upon. They are the embodiment of strength and power. People with this power animal often have a very strong sex drive.


Elephant tusks point backwards. They use them as weapons and for digging edible roots. From a spiritual point of view this hints at an ability to uncover the hidden memories and bring them to the fore for evaluation and healing. Let go.

The connection to me is very sweet ... the qualities inherent within the elephant are the SAME qualities found within an open, loving heart.  If we really follow the teachings of this animal totem there is NO way that one can engage and embrace life with something other than love! LOVE for the heart, love IN the heart and LOVE for all hearts!  This is just one way we can choose to model and aspire to reach the heights of mastery within self ... to have the kind of love that surpasses all things and leaves one with the abundance of oneness and reverence for all of life!

NOW of course, the choice is ALWAYS up to us! 

So as you sit down and ponder what direction this person is taking, please just know it is coming from a deep appreciation and gratitude for being able to recognize and realize the magnificence in each and every one of us! This blog will highlight many life situations and experiences of what may be known as "the pink elephant" syndrome of the ego, to better find that divine path of inner direction to the sacred heart.  Thus, bringing in the enlightenment of the majestic soul that awaits each of us love warriors willing to digest and integrate this greater gift of wisdom, this powerful teaching of LOVE!! 

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