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Description of  Your Inner Zoo: A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us

What might we learn about our own human natures from the friskiness of a young goat, the focus of a hawk, the transformation of a butterfly, or the hibernation of a bear? How can animalsthrough their natural and cultural historiesoffer us ideas that could help us better understand ourselves, navigate a relationship, or change an aspect of our lives? Do the animals that we admire or fear reveal something about us? What about the animals who appear in our dreams, visions, and creative inspirations? These are some of the questions addressed in You can use : to explore yourself through animals to approach animals as teachers and guides to explore the possible meaning of animal encounters to connect with animals through their natural and cultural histories as an animal symbolism dictionary as an idea generator and creativity tool By exploring animal biology and behavior, as well as the cultural roles that animals play in symbolism, mythology, and traditions, invites you to approach animals as a source of provocative ideas that can lead to self-discovery and a deeper sense of connection with the more-than-human world. Read more