I went to A-Z Animals and chose snake as I have been dodging snake for a while. I'm not sure if my fear of snakes has come more from word of mouth than an actual encounter. I have not met many snakes in my life time!
Snake seems to have dual roles. Snake is often used to represent evil and at the same time, is a symbol of healing. Will the real snake please stand up! It is snake's quickness and often unexpected appearance that makes me uncomfortable. Yet I know so little about snake...is it fair to make a judgement? Many folks love snake and can easily see her/his gifts.
Like snake, we too have our shadow side..the parts of ourselves that remain hidden and can spark quick and unexpected appearances; until we take the time to look, feel and heal.
One aspect of snake that I had never thought much about was snake's vulnerability! There comes a time in snake's life when she/he sheds their entire skin and remains totally vulnerable until a new skin is grown!!
What a powerful visual for the process of growth that we all share and the courage that is required!
Thank you snake for teaching me by your example what it takes to bring forth new life. Thank you too for helping me to see that you are more than the "labels" that we humans have used to describe you for so long. Somehow, for me, knowing of your own vulnerability helps me to understand and appreciate you more.
Life long labels, do not tell the whole story. We have to be willing to see beyond the label and get to know the real identity of all beings!
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