by
Madisyn Taylor
When the image of a bear enters our consciousness, we may first
notice their size, strength, and power, but beyond their physical attributes
lay many traits that can guide us deeper into our experience of life. Their
abilities as hunters and powerful protectors of their loved ones are well
known, but you may also envision them on a quest for variety as they seek out
the flavors and scents of the world, first fishing, then enjoying berries, or
braving angry bees to indulge in honey. But their hidden strength lies in the
bear's ability to travel between the physical and spiritual worlds, a talent
that is recognized all around the world by those who live in harmony with
nature.
One way that bears access their inner world is during hibernation when they
find a safe and womb-like environment to let their physical bodies rest while
their spirit travels. They travel through time, mentally digesting and
learning from their experiences, but they also travel beyond the realm of
mind and body into the dreamtime, where they are able to be rejuvenated by
the source of all life. In this sacred space, they are connected to physical,
mental, and spiritual realms all at once and can find the balance that they
need to reenter world.
Polar bears don't enter a deep state of hibernation like other bears, but
instead fluidly cross between realms on the physical plane as well the
spiritual. Their reflective, translucent fur makes them difficult to see as
they move across the frozen ice, blending into terrain covered with snow, making
them seem like they are shimmering between dimensions. They move as easily in
water as on land, agile and able in both worlds. They can remind us that we
are one with our environment, inseparable from it. They teach us that while
we can take time apart to connect with spirit, we can also carry that
awareness with us as we move through life, making the spiritual
indistinguishable from the material. By aligning ourselves with bear energy,
we fully embody the best of all worlds.
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