The card we drew for the nest today is Mountain Lion!!!
Mountain Lion...
O kingly leader
of sleek feline form,
Touch my heart with courage,
Then sound the alarm
That I may lead with forsight,
assurance bright and true,
to carry on the spirit,
of the strength I see in you.
Mountain Lion medicine involves lessons on the use of power in leadership. It is the ability to lead without insisting that others follow. It is the understanding that all beings are potential leaders in their own ways. The use and abuse of power in a position of influence are part of this great cats medicine.
In assuming the place of power that mountan lion affords, you must constantly be aware of of keeping peace. However you can never make everyone happy unless you lie to yourself or others. This is human nature. Therefore the first responsibility of leadership is to tell the truth. Know it and live it, your example will filter down through the pride to the tiniest cub. Responsibility is no more than the ability to respond to any situation. Panic is not a part of this sacred medicine.