ANGELS, ANCESTORS, AND SHAMAN: Spirit Animal Speaks

Monday, 12 March 2012

Spirit Animal Speaks - Alligator Tales

We tend to talk about alligators in comparison to other things such as “alligator skin” in reference to rough, dry skin on one’s hands or legs. Or, we might talk about “alligator teeth” in reference to large teeth or an “alligator smile” if we talk about someone’s rather predatory smile. We actually think about alligators and their cousins, crocodile, fairly often in every day life.

I was rather surprised, however, when a large alligator entered my meditation. Alligator talked about its weaknesses. I am using a summary of the weakness rather than repeating the whole conversation with Alligator.

“Most of the muscle in an alligator's jaw evolved to bite and grip prey. The muscles that close the jaws are exceptionally powerful, but the muscles for opening their jaws are comparatively weak. As a result, an adult human can hold an alligator's jaws shut barehanded. It is common today to use several wraps of duct tape to prevent an adult alligator from opening its jaws when handled or transported” – from Wikipedia

Alligator was making a point and giving me some good advice.

If you don’t know what your weakness is, find out, even by asking others. Then, correct the weakness if this is possible. If not, be careful about putting yourself in situations that exploit your weakness.
Those larger and stronger or more powerful than you will always be looking for your weakness. Do not show that side of yourself.
Keep your distance from predators (or strong, bullying people). And, find out what their weakness is. You may need to use it.
Do not stay in a swamp (job or home) that is becoming dangerous to you. Get out. There are other swamps and rivers.
Take what you have learned from one swamp to the next swamp. Better still, scout out the swamp before you relocate.

Blessings,

Judy Judy@angelsandancestors.com