"I've recently been realizing how much of my positive interpersonal social traits are also wolfish...like the use of play in teaching, and being supportive of children as they learn. Roughhousing in general, and the snarling/growling/nipping/chasing of mock battle, whether with dogs or children, is an interesting sign of the pack leader, actually..."
As if you needed more proof ;-) I've always admired wolves, though I think my association with them is more totemic than therian. Then again, I have no pack, so to speak; perhaps that has an effect... I had one once--and I think, really, that 'pack' would be the best word to describe it--but wound up being unforgivably betrayed. Perhaps this is part of why my feline aspect is the stronger in me, now. Hadn't really thought about that...
"And badgers, well, I find it apt, as they're both badgering and tenacious in their digging."
Grouchy too... Speaking personally, there are few things grouchier than me in doubt. So I guess it does fit... :-)
"And when I myself am feeling hostile or frustrated, I can make others feel very tense and pressured around me, 'cause I broadcast my raw emotions very loudly. I've always been stubborn, at least, but even so it's not always helpful to have a lot of pressuring opinions around oneself, because the static gets so strong--strong enough to impede one's progress even when one knows they're bloody wrong."
I can relate; I've been in much the same situation off and on through much of my life... But on the positive side, this ability to broadcast /can/ be put to good use... Things can be surprisingly willing to move, if a person's just willing to give a good hard nudge...
"Hmm. Rogue wolf colossus raises mighty indestructible foot and squashes mundane badgers gnawing at ankles. As well as serpents biting at heels...damn bother, those. Though actually it's been the spiders and mosquitoes bugging me there...enh, too much drowsy rambling, better in the morning, as I'd hate one to be bored in being a sounding board..."
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Re: It helps a lot....
Date: 2005-08-26 05:02 am (UTC)As if you needed more proof ;-)
I've always admired wolves, though I think my association with them is more totemic than therian. Then again, I have no pack, so to speak; perhaps that has an effect... I had one once--and I think, really, that 'pack' would be the best word to describe it--but wound up being unforgivably betrayed. Perhaps this is part of why my feline aspect is the stronger in me, now. Hadn't really thought about that...
"And badgers, well, I find it apt, as they're both badgering and tenacious in their digging."
Grouchy too... Speaking personally, there are few things grouchier than me in doubt. So I guess it does fit... :-)
"And when I myself am feeling hostile or frustrated, I can make others feel very tense and pressured around me, 'cause I broadcast my raw emotions very loudly. I've always been stubborn, at least, but even so it's not always helpful to have a lot of pressuring opinions around oneself, because the static gets so strong--strong enough to impede one's progress even when one knows they're bloody wrong."
I can relate; I've been in much the same situation off and on through much of my life... But on the positive side, this ability to broadcast /can/ be put to good use... Things can be surprisingly willing to move, if a person's just willing to give a good hard nudge...
"Hmm. Rogue wolf colossus raises mighty indestructible foot and squashes mundane badgers gnawing at ankles. As well as serpents biting at heels...damn bother, those. Though actually it's been the spiders and mosquitoes bugging me there...enh, too much drowsy rambling, better in the morning, as I'd hate one to be bored in being a sounding board..."
Bored? Nah, couldn't happen... ;-)