Christian "Spirit" Animal

[JVW]

If you could describe your journey through life (with Christ) as an animal, what animal would it be and why?

This is a question I've been asking people for about the last 6 months or so. I've really enjoyed the conversations and insights gained from asking this question so I thought I'd present it to the board. Another way to generally rephrase the question is "What is your Christian or LDS spirit animal?"

I usually withhold my answer until after hearing how the person responds so as not to influence their choice in any way, but the nature of a message board doesn't really allow me to do that. My LDS spirit animal is a turtle. I have always felt slow. For many years my feeling like I was walking through mud on my journey with Christ was very frustrating. But this year my motto has been "slow is smooth and smooth is fast." I just take one plodding step at a time, occasionally retract my head into my shell to take a break (or be stubborn and stupid), and have a thick shell so I can take a beating.

My wife is a lion because she is very powerful, direct, and has a fierce personality.
My mom is an ox, she just carries her burden and keeps on keeping on. Sleep is for the dead, as it were.
A neighbor couple, the husband is a dog, he just does what he's told and gets treats when he does a good job. The wife said lion as well, but because of the quiet watchfulness and strength in the pride.
My therapist is a butterfly. He had a moment with God in his twenties in which he emerged from his cocoon and has been flitting about bringing beauty everywhere he goes ever since.
Around 2-3 people that I've asked have declined to answer because they couldn't think of one.
A friend I recently asked couldn't think of a specific animal but said his is one that molts, so we arbitrarily selected a crab, b/c tarantulas are gross.

[LoudmouthMormon]

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Edited July 22, 2024 by LoudmouthMormon

[CV75]

A beast with 10 horns because I love the 10 commandments.

[Calm]

I identify with a tortoise on many levels…I will have to think on how to best explain it.

Edited July 22, 2024 by Calm

[The Nehor]

Dragon, too self-assured for my own good, vents hot fire when annoyed, like playing with my prey, and am worried I am mythical and don’t actually exist.

[blackstrap]

Donkey ... cause I'm a smart- a$$ and stubborn. 

[Peacefully]

Cat because I’m often a quiet loner who is soft most of the time but the claws can come out, if needed. 

[Tacenda]

19 hours ago, Calm said:

I identify with a tortoise on many levels…I will have to think on how to best explain it.

Calm, hello, your avatar!  Just kiddin! 

[Tacenda]

Not proud but maybe a Chameleon, because I try to be like what others would like, change to their colors, so to speak. Wouldn't want anyone to know my true self, unless you're very very close. I tend to be more myself on this board and that's why I consider many on here to be closer than some of my siblings or extended family, lol! 

[Calm]

58 minutes ago, Tacenda said:

Calm, hello, your avatar!  Just kiddin! 

Lol, it’s about time I changed that…

[Tacenda]

6 hours ago, Calm said:

Lol, it’s about time I changed that…

I like your avatar! Keep it!

[Calm]

2 hours ago, Tacenda said:

I like your avatar! Keep it!

Since I can’t remember how to change it, that sounds like the best thing to do.

[Dario_M]

Jesus would be a dog. Because he's faitfull loyal and never loses your sight. 🙏

[JVW]

On 7/23/2024 at 11:36 PM, Dario_M said:

Jesus would be a dog. Because he's faitfull loyal and never loses your sight. 🙏

... but He's literally described as a lamb, and also as the lion of Judah.
What's your animal?

[Dario_M]

1 hour ago, JVW said:

... but He's literally described as a lamb, and also as the lion of Judah.
What's your animal?

What is my animal??? What do you mean?