This was a simple exercise that we did during RA training, but I found it very intriguing and I invite everyone to comment back with your own associations… Becky, you may recognize this from your psychology background.
The question is: what animal do you associate with most, and why?
This may be your favorite animal, or it may be one that you simply relate to.
Those of you who know me fairly well will not be surprised to find that I associate most with my favorite animal, the horse. Well, it makes sense – it’s my favorite animal because I associate with it so strongly.
At the risk of sounding like a Discovery Channel announcer, the horse is a very noble creature. Full of grace and power, they have an obvious strength, but (most) are humble enough to let us humans feel like we might dare to approach them. Indeed, if you are lucky enough to establish a deeper ‘bond’ with a horse, you will find them to be extremely loyal. However, this devotion is not given lightly and must be cultivated through trust, cooperation, diligence and respect. The horse does not respect those who show no respect in return. Furthermore, I have found that horses are some of the best judges of character in the animal world. They have a fantastic ability to perceive our deepest hidden emotions. At the same time, they can be quite comical and hunger for attention and approval. As herd animals, they thrive in community settings. Each one has its own unique attitudes and characters. Some are delicate and gentle, while others are fiery and compelling. In spite of the various differences between them, horses are first and foremost perfect companions.
I think people associate with particular animals because they recognize certain common character traits between them. Or, perhaps they see traits that they wish they could possess. Or maybe they associate with the lifestyle of specific animals. Whatever the reason, it’s interesting to see what you can guess about a person by knowing what animal they name. So, what animal do you associate most with, and why? ;)
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I think I'm a racoon. Energetic but mischevious, plus they wear freaking sweet masks. :)
Wow, that was... enlightening. Thank you for your insight. :P
Well I love ducks and would be a duck if I were to choose but not because they are anything like me but mostly cuz they float around on a lake all peacefully all day and can fly. On the real subject, but with an unreal answer, I often comparing myself to Tigger, which is an animal of sorts, just stuffed and animated. And we all know why tigger, I am a bit ADHD, very freindly, like to make people comfortable, but in my enthusiasm say stupid things with the best of intentions. Guess I would have to think harder to really answer the question...can I pick James' answer?
Yay for my horsey friend! I agree. I have no idea what animal I would be though.
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