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Do not misunderstand: the otter is in no way lazy. The otter embraces the change to relax, learn, and play. If your spirit animal is otter, you are lucky! Others may be caught up in thinking of the future, working for tomorrow, or waiting for a moment to let their guard down, but you are free. The creativity and imagination of the otter is an innate quality, a trait that cannot be learned or practiced. SnakeSalmonDeerOtterDid you know there are few animals that actually “play” as adults? The otter has never let his childish nature and zest for life diminish. The swan can remind us hope and transformation. Swans are considered sacred, representing Wind and the Northern direction. SYMBOLIC MEANING: Bird symbolism is strong in Native American cultures and the swan totem is one of the first and most powerful in existence. These stories make swan a symbol of inner beauty and self-love. In Irish and Gaelic tales, the swan acts as a messenger, sharing news that the love and peace sought by many are already present within each person. Others feel the water represent consciousness, and that swan’s floating always on the surface, is an attempt to stay always at the dawn of consciousness.HISTORICAL RELEVANCE: In many Celtic myths the swan is a shape-shifter, and also tells the story of the sun’s healing power. For this reason, sailors feel a swan is a symbol ‘against shipwreck’. While she appears to float across the water, her legs never stop moving below the surface.With such long necks, the swans do not need to dive like other bottom feeding birds. Swans cannot advance quickly through diving, flying, or running but she is always persistent. She also needs to remember how her size can be a disadvantage leading to awkward take offs and a poor ability to maneuver in the skies. It would serve the swan well to remain humble. BE MINDFUL: The swan’s commanding presence may undermine her spouse or friends. A fierce defender of her offspring and nurturing parent, the swan is also a devoted partner, a masterful worker, and health-oriented being who appears to accomplish so much with grace and elegance. POSITIVE TRAITS: As an animal of water, sky, and land, the swan represents balance. They will often take flight or put up a fight when troubled by outsiders. Swans value privacy and many prefer to be the ONLY pair of big birds in one pond. Swans can be territorial and fierce creatures.
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You While swans are elegant, do not make the mistake of thinking they are fragile. This heightened sense makes you a natural healer and seer. Do not shy away from this if swan is your totem.
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If you are a swan, you may find yourself more sensitive and emotional than others. This story also shows the vulnerable side of the swan. Every swan started as an awkward duckling, trying to fit in to a place in life that is, perhaps, too small for him. While fictitious, this story may hold true for many swans. He is bullied and belittled and feels like a misfit until he grows into a beautiful swan and takes his rightful place among the majestic beings. After hatching, the swan seems awkward and ugly among his perceived siblings. “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen tells a story where a swan egg accidentally rolled into a duck’s nest. They seem to float elegantly through life with a love they maintain for eternity. RavenSea TurtleWolfHummingbirdFrogRaccoon OwlGrizzly BearEagle FalconBeaverWoodpeckerCoyoteKiller WhaleCougarSwanSwans have long been a symbol of grace and beauty. Just out of curiosity, I wonder why only few people seem to appreciate the Totems in this forum (as there are few people that have them). I guess they might work quite well in some rooms. I’m sure the Tribe Towers will be impressive for their size, I just wonder how much. It’s much better to test it at local dealers. Therefore I need to change it at least with a Supernait before moving up in the ladder with I used to go to shows, but I stopped doing that as I won’t get a real feel for the Hi-Fi gear in my opinion. My amp is an Exposure 3010S2D (similar to a Supernait XS 2) and this might not drive the Forests properly, I tried that one year ago and I thought it wasn’t enough despite its power on paper (or maybe I didn’t have a proper test, who knows).
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Right now I don’t have a Naim amp, I just own the NDX 2 which I would like to improve with an XPS DR in the future. I’ve always been more keen on buying the Forests (possibly the Forests Signatures) but before making such a choice, I would gladly test the Tribe Towers.