A Return to the Animal Soul

The future survival of humankind depends upon return to a right relationship to nature. The need is both inner and outer. In this endeavor, the animal soul is our most dependable guide. If we befriend the animals, they can lead us, show us what we need to know. Animals deserve our thanks, our respect, our admiration. Since we no longer hunt in lonely communion with animals, and since few of us feel called to go on formal vision quests, we have to seek ways of re-creating meaningful connection with the animal realm. Can mythology and depth psychology help us reconnect with the animal soul and reclaim a vital orientation toward life and nature?