bear in my life

I am Ojibwe Annishnabe Bear Clan. I feel I often take the role of protector which has positive and negative influences in my life. The same goes for family members, they are all so loving, but can come off too strong and sometimes scare away outsiders who get too close.

I get really defensive when someone threatens to hurt someone I love, whether that is their intention or not, I assume the position of Mama Bear and immediately try to ward off the threat. I try to be a very open and accepting person but I tend to assume the worst in a person when I think they are hurting someone in my circle. I know I need to work on not being so judgmental of situations I may not know the full story or to be so quick to judge people I do not know.

On the positive side, I am very nurturing and encourage people to be who they are and walk their own path in life. I think of every person in my life as someone I need to keep close and need to protect yet I also want them to explore outside the cave. I like make items and food to give comfort and health to my friends and family. I like to be there when they need someone to listen and offer the best and most objective advise when asked.

I am so blessed to have bear in my life. I invite both the positive and negative aspects as I continue to work to live with this medicine in a balanced way.