73. ~ Squirrel ~

Their teeth grow nonstop! They have several homes at one time. Their front paws have small thumbs for gripping better. Its nose and memory is a big help in locating and relocating their food source. These are busy creatures. They can weigh up to twenty-eigh ounces. They spend a great deal of time on the ground. Squirrels live to be three or four years' old. Their long hind legs are very muscular. Their fronts legs enable them to leap and scamper around quickly. The hind feet of a squirrel are double jointed. Their bushy tail helps them to keep their balance. Squirrels can communicate by chattering and tapping their front feet. They always plan ahead, and they are very sociable. Squirresl have an erractic running pattern. There are more than three hundred and sixty-five species (one for every day of the year). Their mating season is during the winter and their tiny new born babies will only weigh one ounce at birth.

Medicine:

Squirrel medicine reminds us to walk the road of balanced preparation. Squirrels tell us to avoid concern of not having enough by being prepared for the not so distant future. They teach us to squirrel away our assets, but also not to hoard what we can afford to share with others. They tell us to be productive and to use our time wisely. Squirrels teach us to be good organizers and the importance of sensibly prioritizing. The squirrel teaches us to gather our thoughts and how to express our ideas by putting them into action. Squirrels teach us how to save and ration. They tell us it is time to get out and network like nuts! The medicine of squirrels warns about complacency. Or, they may be asking if our behaviour is overly erratic at this time. Yes, we should be hard working, but we should also maintain a healthy balance between working and having fun. The squirrel tells us, if you have to scratch out a living then try finding something you truly love to do! Squirrels teach us to be consistant! Squirrel medicine may also be asking us, is it time to look for a new place to live? Now you see that the medicine of the squirrel is always teaching us to prepare wisely in all areas of our lives.