Originally Published: March 11th, 2025

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2026

Which animal do I compare myself to?

I have a great story about this.

In 1997, I attended a 28 day program for my alcoholism.

This was my first introduction to therapy of any kind and I finally find words to match the emotions locked deep within my heart.

During a group therapy session, the therapist Marina asked each participant basically the same question as this Daily Prompt:

If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

Most answered a dog or cat.

When it was my turn, I remember I dug deep within to bravely answer differently and said loudly:

I am a tiger, hear me roar!

I had finally found my true, authentic voice.

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Not long after that program, I was working at a department store and purchased a pin of a tiger.

29 years later, I still have that pin – in my Jeep Wrangler – as a reminder I have a voice – that I am a tiger, hear me roar!

S, 🌻

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2025

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I Compare Myself To The Horse – The Spirit Of Freedom

My most beloved art pieces are of horses.

A reoccurring dream I have is being surrounded by horses. Yet, I am incapable of getting up on the horse. I can’t stay on the horse and ride.

My childhood dream is to own my own horse, retire and grow old together.

While I feel connected to bald eagles – every time I see one – I know all will be well.

The horse truly is my Spirit Animal.

I would write in depth on the emotional significance this has for me, nonetheless, the short version is quite simple:

The Spirit to Run; To Be Free.

Freedom to be authentically me.

S, 🐎

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