beaver
Beavers use their natural gifts wisely to survive and improve their environment for their family. Beavers are hard workers who teach people to be productive and use available resources. Beavers teach people to be persistent and not limit their options. Beavers teach people to understand teamwork and appreciate each individual's talents. Beavers symbolize creativity, creation, cooperation, and harmony. In Christian symbolism, the beaver represents a willingness to sacrifice anything that hinders the ability to devote oneself to Christ. The beaver is an official symbol of Canada, representing Canadian sovereignty. In many Native traditions, the beaver is a powerful, vital, and respected being. For example, the Koyukon people call the beaver Noya'a, or Ggagga, which also means "Animal". You have stuck to your boundaries and someone is flabberghasted. You didn't just give them the cold shoulder you got your shit together and moved on. You are being stri...