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Hunker Down Says Bear
“The spirit of the bear is a strong source of support in times of difficulty. It provides courage and a stable foundation to face challenges. When the bear shows up as a spirit guide in your life, it’s perhaps time to stand for your beliefs or your truth. This power animal will provide for support and strength.”
– Elena Harris, Spirit Animal
“There’s a BEAR!” yelled my friend, who was driving.
I looked to where he was pointing. Sure enough, ambling down the train tracks (that are no longer in commission), in the town where we live, was a huge black bear. He looked fat, happy, and healthy…perhaps out for one last feed before heading into hibernation for the winter.
My friend turned his truck around and we drove back to have another look. The bear was beautiful. But I was glad to be inside the vehicle.
“That,” I said, as we were driving away, “was an omen.”
“For?” he asked.
“Me,” I said.
And then this old saying popped into my head: “As within, so without.”
