Okay, so yesterday I was feeling kinda stuck, you know? Like I needed a jolt of… something. I’d been reading about power animals, and the alligator really caught my eye. So, I decided to try and connect with it, see if it could offer any guidance. I’m no expert, just figuring things out as I go.
My Alligator Power Animal “Experiment”
First, I found a quiet spot in my apartment. No phone, no TV, just me and my thoughts. I lit a candle – mostly for the vibe, to be honest. I closed my eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to clear my head. It’s surprisingly hard to just… stop thinking.
Then, I started to visualize an alligator. Not a scary, National Geographic version, but more like a calm, wise presence. I imagined it slowly swimming in a murky river, powerful and deliberate. I tried to feel its energy – patient, strong, and knowing.
- I focused on the feeling of being grounded. Alligators are connected to the earth and water, so I tried to tap into that.
- I thought about the alligator’s ability to see through murky water. I asked myself (in my head, of course) what I might be missing in my own life. What “murky” situations needed clarity?
- Then, I just sat to feel whether I could feel anything change.
Honestly, I didn’t have any huge revelations right then and there. But the process itself was calming. Afterward, I felt a little more centered, a little more… aware. Like I’d planted a seed, even if I didn’t see it sprout immediately.
Later that day, I was dealing with a frustrating situation at work. Usually, I’d react impulsively, maybe say something I’d regret. But this time, I paused. I remembered that feeling of the alligator’s slow, deliberate movements. I took a deep breath and responded in a much calmer way than I normally would have. Small victory, maybe, but it felt significant.
I’m still figuring this whole power animal thing out. It’s not like I suddenly transformed into a super-chill, alligator-powered being. But I do think connecting with that imagery, that energy, helped me tap into a part of myself I often ignore – the part that’s patient, grounded, and able to see through the “murk.” I’ll definitely be trying this again.
