The mother bear is invincible not because she hates her enemy, but because she loves her young.
A mother bear protecting its young is a wonderful symbol of healthy lifelong activism.
We can become so reactive to lies and cruelty that we get lost in the fog of conflict.
We can become so triggered by the cruelty and stupidity around us that we lose our own authentic voices. We can sink to name calling and ridicule and not even realize we are playing someone else’s childish game.
The mother bear is a reminder that, far from being a weakness, compassion is the fountainhead of an activist’s fierce power.
When you feel powerless and helpless, do not focus upon those you fear and resent. Focus on those the loves who need your clarity and power. You will soon feel your courage returning.
A mother bear reminds us that our power does not come from fear or hatred but from an invincible love that has grown fierce to protect its own.