Totem Animals and Other Nonesense

Today, in an effort to use up units and avoid feeling much of anything, I took my friend to the hardware store, a place filled to the brim with creativity and time suckage. I had come up with a list of unnecessary projects around the house that would keep me busy for the next few days.

We were nearly overwhelmed with helpful male assistance, helping us make decisions about paint color and wood density. These adorable lads found our complete lack of home improvement prowess irresistible. I would have most certainly given my number to whomever inquired. However, they were young and therefore not worth the effort in training.

We joked on the way home that we should adopt a “cougar” way of life, seducing far-too young men for fun and relishing in their naïve adoration.

I get a weekly newsletter from a metaphysical shop in Omaha in which a totem animal is described. Totem animals are meant to help make sense of personality traits, non-traditional medicine, and life events in a way only possible with the divine wisdom of the universe. If one encounters a totem animal, one should either remember and utilize the animal’s lessons or refrain from the unfabulous characteristics of that animal. Checking my email at 2:34 am, I laughed out loud when this week’s totem was the beautiful and elusive cougar.

A cougar is a natural leader, strong and powerful. They don’t hesitate when they attack and they don’t waste time and energy beyond what is require to get what they want. When threatened, they go for the most vulnerable place. They don’t lead by force or domination however. Their leadership is followed only by choice, not fear. A cougar leads by love, patience, and determination.

At a time so convoluted by confusion and sadness, the wisdom of the cougar is well taken. Cougar is not allowed to show vulnerability. If I am to take the hint from my totem animal, neither will I. Cougars learn by trial and error which hones their skills. Like it or not, I’ll have to do the same. A cougar must not be kept stationary. Often those who have accepted the status quo can try to contain the cougar and those folks must be avoided at all cost. Sigh…I’ve never been much for the status quo and will therefore have to yawn, stretch, and move on.

I don’t normally take things like magic, crystals, or folklore with much seriousness. But, I do enjoy a unique way to learn about myself and the world around me, mostly how to deal with one in the other. I realize that this week’s totem animal is purely coincidental. That being said, if cougar’s wisdom (however based on the rants of some drugged up gypsy) can guide me in any direction, I’ll take it at this point. The fact that I’ve had several gin and tonics tonight should in no way dissuade the universe from speaking to me. If cougar is trying to tell me that I should leap at the next opportunity, then, damn it, I’ll do it. I’d hate to turn down free therapy, after all

Meeeee-oooowwww.