BEAVER

[Terri Benning]

Spirit of the BEAVER: Dream Builder
Determined, strong-willed, builder, overseer, and protector

LINKS:

Animal Symbolism of the Beaver

http://www.otteronarock.com/july-medicine-beaver-industry/

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/animal-symbolism-beaver.html

http://scottfoglesong.printandwebdesign.com/22-beaver.pdf

http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/beaver.htm

http://www.spirit-animals.com/beaver/

http://www.universeofsymbolism.com/beaver-symbolism.html

http://www.happywishingwell.com/madamhelga/beaver.html

https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/spirit-totem-power-animal-meanings...

Beaver Mythology and Folklore:
http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/forest/mythfolk/beaver.html

BEAVER Wisdom Includes:

* Maintaining the ability to be productive in all ways by not limiting your options
* Being persistent
* Using available resources
* Using alternate ways of doing tasks
* Master builder of all things
* Not damming the flow of experiences in life
* Achievement through completion of tasks
* Understanding dynamics of group work

BEAVER

The beaver spirit is never defeated. A gentle nature makes the beaver a friend to all creatures within its domain. Beaver is an industrious neighbor with its unbelievable resolve and tenacity. People who work with the beaver spirit will learn great lessons of life that will bring many blessings of strength, security and trust.

BEAVER MEDICINE

* The beaver is a tremendously complex, yet simple totem - Complex because their abilities and talents are many, and simple because most qualities of the beaver can be emulated by humans. They are master architects and are among the few animals on earth, that alter their environment to meet their requirements.

* As an expert builder, beaver medicine strengthens the foundations of ones life and can help to build new ones. Beaver can show us ways to be in harmony with our environment even as that environment changes.

* The beaver is an excellent swimmer, able to hold its breath under water for 15 minutes or more. As a water creature the beaver spirit is deep within where dreams past and knowledge flow in the subconscious warehouse of our mind. This medicine can help us to call those inner waters to the surface where they can be used to build a better life.

* The beaver's fur is highly prized because it is both waterproof and soft, teaching us to repel afflictions of life in a good way.

* The beaver is practical, quick-witted and resourceful. All these qualities are brought forward and understood while working with the beaver spirit.

* The beaver's large teeth are among its most prized possessions and they continue to grow until the moment of death. This prominent feature of the beaver is a reminder that the tools we use to improve our lives must continually honed and sharpened.

*Beavers are very industrious, hard working, and tenacious in what ever project they undertake. People who work with his spirit are reminded to work hard to achieve their goals and they will never be defeated by a lack of initiative. If you feel overcome or overwhelmed by life's challenges, ask the beaver for help.

* Beaver has a kind and gentle spirit. We should all be like the beaver.

Dream Builder

The Beaver totem reminds us that we have
to act on our dreams to make them reality.
It is time for action.

If this totem has entered your life, ask yourself:
Have I been neglecting my dreams?
Am I lost in my dreams and not acting upon them?

The Beaver reminds us that we have to act on our dreams to make them a reality.
When it shows up, it is the time for action.
Beaver can show you how to construct wonderful dreams!

If you are a Beaver person, do not neglect your dental care.
It is essential to those with a Beaver totem.

A Beaver is also sets the example of teamwork
for you to take into your work life and your family life.
Dreams are easier to build with a team helping.

[Terri Benning]

Busy, busy, as the beaver,
Persistent in my work and fun,
I plan and labor toward my goals
Until appointed tasks are done.
Beaver, show me how to use
The things at hand to reach my goal,
Balancing my work and pleasure,
My mind and body, and my soul.