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One with Power Totem Grizzly Bear is an individual whose Role along the Red Road of Physical Life, is to Awaken the Voice Within, and thus, much of her Life will be dedicated to stirring to consciousness, the Voice of the Soul. Yet this is only the first step, as the Grizzly Soul is here to teach others to listen to the gentle stirring of the Inner Voice, to awaken to the Music of the Intuition.


Integration

In the heavens, the celestial body which represents Grizzly Bear is Ursa Major (Great Bear) the constellation which is better known by most as the "Big Dipper." Seven stars comprise this constellation and are said to represent the Seven Rays of Divine Light as follows;

Ray 1:All are One / Work together for the benefit of all Mankind.
First Stepping Stone along the Pathway of Peace is Spiritual Faith.

Ray 2:Honor one another/Treat Mother Earth, and all that dwell thereon, with respect.
The Second Stepping Stone is Spiritual Awareness.

Ray 3:Honor the Self/Look after the well being of mind and body.
The Third Stepping Stone is Spiritual Healing.

Ray 4:Love is Divine Power/Give assistance and kindness wherever needed and remain close to Great Mystery.
The Fourth Stepping Stone along the Pathway of Peace is Spiritual Love.

Ray 5:Surrender personal Will to Divine Will/Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.
The Fifth Stepping Stone is Spiritual Charity.

Ray 6:Seek Only the Truth/Do what you know to be right and be truthful and honest at all times.
The Sixth Stepping Stone is that of Spiritual Cleansing.

Ray 7:Live in the Present Moment/Take full responsibility for your actions.
The Seventh Stepping Stone on the Pathway of Peace is Spiritual Insight.

These are Universal Truths that many philosophies, including Earth Medicine, embrace. For all souls who incarnate into flesh, the embracing of all seven rays are a key element to the evolution of the eternal spark, the ~Soul,~ yet for Grizzly Totem in particular, there will be a conscious and concentrated effort upon fully understanding and embracing all rays so that Integration can be achieved.

The challenge for one born with Grizzly as their Power Totem is to come not only to understand the true meaning to each of the Seven Rays, it is crucial that they then fully integrate each of the rays into the soul so that it then becomes a "natural" state of being. Obviously, this is a multi-dimensional task and one which will take more than one lifetime to achieve. With each cycle around the Sacred Hoop, Grizzly soul learns one of the Rays until he/she reaches that lifetime in which all seven rays have been experienced, understood and integrated separately, and are now to be understood, experienced and integrated as a Whole.

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Learning this on the Soul level is just the first step along Grizzly Totems Path however, as then the next step, after the individual integration has been achieved, is to then assist others (through both example and instruction) upon the Seven Rays and how one may then go about integrating the Parts into the Whole. Yet with the inherent strength of this Totem, all is Possible.

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Introspection... As Grizzly Bear must call upon her layer of fat during the lean months of winter in order to survive until the spring, so must one who has Totem Grizzly go Within to digest new lessons, information and experiences. This is the gift of Introspection and a key component of Grizzly Soul`s ability to learn the Medicine of Channeling Primordial Forces.

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Devotion... One who walks with Grizzly Bear as their Power Totem is an individual whose heart is limitless in its capacity to feel and give love.

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When the bear was on the hunt, it seemed to saunter in a leisurely manner, its huge feet placed flat upon the ground and turned slightly inward, thereby causing the forest giant to walk with a peculiar movement. When it stood uprighton its two hind feet, it appeared very much like a stout, powerfully built man with short, bandy legs.(Yes, this was the impression...) But the tribal hunters knew better than to confront a bear in such a position, for from such a stance it would attack its enemies, using the claws in its great forepaws to slash at the head(...interesting...)and the belly with devastating results. (...the results felt well, light, free... good...)

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Among the old tribes of Northern Europe, the Nordic warriors, known as the "Berserkers," wore bearskin shirts into battle in dedication to the Goddess Ursel, the She-Bear. To the Norse, the bear was a masterful martial artist, and the she-bear protecting its cubs was the worst nightmare a hunter could encounter under the Northern lights. Thus, the bearskin shirts were worn in the hope that the warrior could absorb the great beast's fighting prowess and its enormous endurance and strength. To the Viking warrior, the bear symbolized the lonely champion, prepared to fight in single combat.

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You may also be placed in a position in which you will need to defend your beliefs in a firm and fearless manner, but your bear totem will give you the insight and powers of discrimination to present the truths of your lifepath with confidence and courage. Follow your bear as your totem guide, and you will be led to greater balance in body, mind, and spirit.

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