Okay, so I’ve been digging into this whole “animal totem” thing lately, and I decided to focus on the turkey. Yeah, the turkey. I know, it’s not exactly a majestic eagle or a fierce wolf, but I felt drawn to it, so I went with it. Here’s how I explored my turkey totem connection.
Getting Started – What the Heck is a Turkey Totem?
First, I had to figure out what a turkey totem even represents. I did a simple search. I learned Turkey is all about abundance, gratitude, and generosity.
My Turkey Totem Journey
- Observation: I started by just… noticing turkeys. Not in a creepy way! I don’t live on a farm. But I watched some videos online, nature documentaries.I looked at pictures.
- Reflection: Next, I took some time to just think about turkeys. What came to mind? Honestly, at first, it was just “Thanksgiving dinner.” But then I started thinking about how turkeys are always in groups, scratching around, sharing food. It’s kinda communal, you know?
- Journaling: I’m a big fan of journaling, so I started writing down my thoughts. Stuff like, “Where in my life am I feeling abundance?” and “How can I be more generous, not just with stuff, but with my time and energy?”
- Meditation: I even tried a little guided meditation. Closed my eyes, and pictured a turkey. It sounds silly, but it was actually pretty calming.
- Action: This is where it got interesting. I decided to act like my turkey totem. What I did as below:
I cooked a big meal and invited friends over — way more food than we needed, turkey-style abundance!
I volunteered at a local food bank. Felt good to give back.
I made a conscious effort to be more grateful. Just saying “thank you” more, noticing the good stuff.
What I Learned
It’s been a surprisingly cool experience. I’m not saying I’m now a turkey whisperer or anything. But connecting with the turkey totem has made me think more about generosity and gratitude.
It’s a reminder that even the seemingly ordinary creatures can have some wisdom to share. You just have to be open to * honestly, I think I’ll be looking at Thanksgiving dinner a little differently this year.
