Animal Guidance Series: Gorilla Medicine

Gorillas are one of the strongest animals in the world who can teach us about power, strength, determination, stability, intelligence and family values. They have gentle, humble energy with a quiet dignity that speaks volumes. This natural leader is not aggressive, not overpowering, and not noisy. While the gorilla’s size and stature make them seem dangerous, they are not aggressive. They are social, peaceful creatures with excellent communication skills. Scientists have identified at least 25 different vocalizations that they use to express themselves and even resolve conflict rather than fighting. Gorillas work well in groups called troops. It is a collective society where they honor their elders and cooperatively bring up the children. Infant gorillas depend on their mother for survival and aren't weaned until they are six years old. Then Dad of course takes over as they share parenting. A gorilla's gene sequence only differs from the human sequence by 1%. They have been seen using tools, laughing, crying, loving and grieving. Unlike humans, they do not hide how they feel. Gorilla spirit is humble, intelligent, nurturing, loyal, compassionate, respectful, keen minded, and has wise leadership as well as a team player. They are respected for their divine male energy in many cultures around the world. 

Call on the gorilla for power, strength, stability, intelligence and family values. Bring in the quiet, gentle, humble dignity that speaks volumes with the gorilla spirit. Call it in. “Call IT in With Dar!”

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Gorillas are one of the strongest animals in the world who can teach us about power, strength, determination, stability, intelligence and family values. They have gentle, humble energy with a quiet dignity that speaks volumes. This natural leader is not aggressive, not overpowering, and not noisy. While the gorilla’s size and stature make them seem dangerous, they are not aggressive. They are social, peaceful creatures with excellent communication skills. Scientists have identified at least 25 different vocalizations that they use to express themselves and even resolve conflict rather than fighting. Gorillas work well in groups called troops. It is a collective society where they honor their elders and cooperatively bring up the children. Infant gorillas depend on their mother for survival and aren't weaned until they are six years old. Then Dad of course takes over as they share parenting. A gorilla's gene sequence only differs from the human sequence by 1%. They have been seen using tools, laughing, crying, loving and grieving. Unlike humans, they do not hide how they feel. Gorilla spirit is humble, intelligent, nurturing, loyal, compassionate, respectful, keen minded, and has wise leadership as well as a team player. 

They are respected for their divine male energy in many cultures around the world. In several religions, gorillas are seen as a symbol of strength and power. In Christianity, it is believed that the gorillas are the guardians of Paradise, and will protect those who enter from evil spirits. In Hinduism, that God Hanuman is often depicted as having the body of a gorilla. He symbolizes courage, loyalty and protection. In African mythology, gorillas are ones that have a oneness of good luck, and are seen as strong, powerful figures. There are many stories about gorillas protecting humans from danger, and representing power, intelligence as well as family values. Another African belief is that they are guardians of the rainforest. In Belize, and Honduras folklore, there is a gorilla that used to be dubbed as the Mexican Bigfoot, with a human face, long hair and the upright gorilla stance. In Greek mythology, they were hairy, drunken ape like creatures with huge appetites. European folklore is rich with stories of ape-like creatures too. The most famous example of a gorilla in popular culture is the fictional King Kong created by Cooper in 1933. This giant gorilla was a symbol of strength, courage, selflessness, and a somewhat menacing yet sympathetic creature, who ultimately sacrificed himself for human safety. If a gorilla is your power animal, others may look at you as rather intimidating, but in actuality you are very gentle, tender and compassionate. You're extremely loyal and lovingly protective towards your family. You carry yourself with an air of dignity, but never arrogance. An excellent memory, keen observation and enjoying an active social life are also apparent.

Strength, leadership, protection, wisdom, intelligence community are your primary characteristics. So call on the gorilla when you're feeling ungrounded or fragmented, or even overwhelmed, to bring you back into balance. If you're feeling lonely or isolated, or if you are in a situation that calls for you to be strong and protective. Call on the gorilla spirit for wisdom and direction. Call on the gorilla for power, strength, stability, intelligence and family values. Bring in the quiet, gentle, humble dignity that speaks volumes with the gorilla spirit. Call it in. “Call IT in With Dar!”

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