Ani-Mystic Case Study #1

I've been told that I possess a special power, not like those of a real super-hero, but more akin to those "medical professionals" (so-called psychics, dream theorists and life coaches) who prey on wealthy Upper East Side New Yorkers. It's a gift. Anyway, I see animals in people. Physical, spiritual or behavioral traits. Most people harbor a few characteristics from more than one animal, like a mammal and bird or insect and a fish or reptile. First rule though: recipients must erase all human-imposed stereotypes of animals from their heads. Being told that you're part Dung Beetle doesn't mean you like rolling around feces. Well, not exactly. I mean, there's not necessarily anything wrong with playing with poop.

Anyway, first case study (nickname used for semi-anonymity): TINY
Her primary animal is the Sea Otter. DR. Edna Fisher says, "the most common resting position is with the head up and the chin resting on the chest; the small paws or hands folded across the chest." I've spotted Tiny in this favored position many times while watching Entertainment Tonight. Sea Otters are built for life at sea and don't fare well in states like Missouri or Kansas. Her secondary animals include the Slow Loris (she moves a bit sloooow) and Zebra Swallowtail butterfly from Tennessee (she's per-ty).