Given their robust size, long sharp claws and great physical strength, it is no wonder that the black bear is revered and admired as a strong, powerful creature. Bear’s physical stature, however, is only one aspect of the strength and power present in this magnificent animal. Bear is also known to have great inner strength and a connection to instinct and intuition that allows her to be discerning. If you are feeling powerless and fearful, Black Bear is here to remind you that courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to move forward despite it, drawing from an inner well of bravery and compassion.  She encourages us to enbrace our own power with dignity and to face life’s trials with the same unyielding courage that she emobodies.