Okay, so I’ve been feeling this weird pull towards orcas lately, like, really drawn to them. I decided to dive in and explore what it’s all about – treating the orca like an animal totem, you know?
First Steps: Getting to Know the Orca
I started by just watching a bunch of documentaries. You know, the usual – BBC stuff, anything I could find on YouTube. Just immersing myself in their world. I watched how they moved, how they hunted, how they interacted with each other. It was mesmerizing.
Then, I started digging into some articles and books. I learned about different orca populations around the world, their unique cultures, and even the threats they face. It got pretty real, pretty fast.
Making it Personal: Journaling and Reflection
So, after all that watching and reading, I started journaling. I just wrote down whatever came to mind when I thought about orcas. Things like:
- Family: How important family is to them, always sticking together.
- Communication: They’re constantly talking, using clicks and whistles.
- Power: They’re these massive, apex predators, but also super graceful.
- Playfulness: Have you seen them breach? It’s incredible.
I started thinking about how these things connected to my own life. Like, was I prioritizing family enough? Was I communicating clearly? Was I embracing my own power, or was I playing small?
Taking Action: Connecting with the Totem
It felt weird at first, but I tried to bring some of that orca energy into my day. For instance, I realized, I am always silent, and I should speak up. So I started speaking my mind more, even when it felt a little scary. I also made a conscious effort to spend more quality time with my family, putting my phone down and really being present.
I even tried meditating, focusing on the image of an orca swimming through the ocean. It sounds a little woo-woo, I know, but it actually helped me feel more centered and connected.
Ongoing Journey: Still Learning
This whole orca totem thing is definitely a work in progress. I’m still learning, still figuring things out. But it’s been a really cool way to connect with nature, to think about my own life in a new way, and to, well, just appreciate how amazing orcas are. I will try to keep this practice and find out what I can achieve.
