Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “gorilla power animal” thing pop up all over my feeds lately, and I got curious. I mean, who wouldn’t be? It sounds kinda cool, kinda intense, right? So I decided to, you know, give it a shot, see what all the fuss was about.
My Little Experiment
First thing, I did a massive deep dive, It’s all about channeling the energy and traits of the gorilla – strength, leadership, that protective vibe, and also, believe it or not, a sense of calm and community. That kind of balance appealed to me, big time.
So, how did I actually, like, do this? Well, I started with some simple stuff:
- Visualization: I spent some time each morning just sitting quietly, closing my eyes, and picturing a gorilla. Not, like, a scary King Kong type, but a powerful, calm, silverback. I imagined its strength, its presence, how it moved.
- Posture: Sounds weird, I know, but I tried to embody that gorilla energy a bit. I stood taller, pulled my shoulders back, tried to walk with more purpose. No chest-pounding, though. Mostly.
- Affirmations: I used some phrases to kind of “talk” to that inner gorilla. Stuff like, “I am strong and grounded,” “I am a leader in my own life,” “I am calm and protective of those I care about.” Cheesy, maybe, but it helped!
Putting it into Practice
The real test came during the week. I tried to bring that gorilla energy into my everyday situations:
- At work: I had a big presentation, and instead of my usual nerves, I tried to channel that calm, confident gorilla vibe. I stood tall, spoke clearly, and, honestly, it felt different. More in control.
- At home: When things got a little chaotic with the kids, I tried to tap into that protective, but also grounded, gorilla energy. Instead of yelling (my usual go-to, sadly), I tried to be more of a steady presence.
- With myself: I found myself standing up for myself more, in small ways. Saying “no” when I needed to, setting boundaries. That felt very… gorilla-ish, in a good way.
My Takeaway, So Far…
Look, I’m not saying I suddenly transformed into a literal gorilla. I’m not leading a troop through the jungle (though my kids sometimes act like it). But this whole “gorilla power animal” thing? It actually kind of… worked. At least, it made me think differently. It gave me a different way to approach situations, a different energy to tap into.
It’s not magic, but it’s a cool mental tool. It’s about finding that strength and calm within yourself, that leadership and protective instinct. And, hey, if picturing a big, majestic gorilla helps you do that, then why not? I’m definitely going to keep playing around with this, see where it takes me.
