The Wolf.

If I had to compare myself to an animal, without a doubt, I’d be a wolf. There’s something about them—their resilience, their loyalty, their ability to survive in the harshest conditions—that resonates deep within me. The way they navigate the wilderness, balancing solitude with the bond of the pack, mirrors so much of my own journey.

Wolves are fiercely independent, yet they also understand the strength of community. I’ve always felt this push and pull within myself—the desire to break free from modern constraints, to carve my own path, but also the understanding that connection is vital. Wolves don’t conform to the expectations of domestication; they don’t perform tricks or live by rules that don’t suit them. They listen to their instincts. That’s exactly what I’ve been learning to do—tuning into my own intuition, stepping away from a system that doesn’t align with my soul, and preparing for a life that feels more natural, more real.

Survival and Strength

Wolves don’t just exist; they thrive in the wild. They endure harsh conditions, adapt to their surroundings, and never give up. Looking back at my own life, I’ve had to be that way too. I grew up in a chaotic, unpredictable environment, where I learned to read the room before stepping into it—just like a wolf scans its surroundings before making a move. I’ve faced high-stress situations, moments of deep uncertainty, and times when I felt I had to fend for myself. But like a wolf, I survived. More than that, I learned to see through the illusion, to recognise when something wasn’t serving me, and to find my own way forward.

Loyalty and Protection

Despite their wild nature, wolves are deeply loyal. They form strong bonds with their pack, and when they find their own, they protect them fiercely. I see this in myself as a mother—I will do whatever it takes to keep my children safe and teach them how to navigate this world with wisdom and awareness. I’ve also seen it in the way I’ve handled relationships and friendships. When I care about someone, I truly care. But like a wolf, I don’t tolerate betrayal. I’ve had to walk away from people who didn’t have my best interests at heart, who used manipulation and control to keep me small. Wolves don’t beg for acceptance; they either belong, or they move on. And I’ve had to learn to do the same.

The Call of the Wild

A wolf doesn’t belong in captivity. You can put one in a cage, feed it, give it shelter, but it will never be truly at peace. It longs for the wilderness, for the open land where it can roam freely. I feel this so deeply in my own soul. The modern system—its rigid expectations, its artificial constraints—feels like a cage I was never meant to be in. That’s why I’ve been preparing to leave it behind, to seek out a life that’s closer to nature, where I can live in alignment with the seasons, the land, and the energy around me.

There’s something primal in this pull, something ancient. Maybe it’s in my blood, or maybe it’s just the way some of us are wired—to sense the illusion for what it is, to hear the quiet call of something more, something real. Wolves don’t question the call of the wild; they answer it. And that’s exactly what I intend to do.

Embracing the Wolf Within

I wasn’t always aware of this connection, but looking back, I see the signs everywhere. My need for freedom, my ability to survive, my unwillingness to submit to a system that doesn’t serve me—these are all traits of the wolf. And now, as I step further into this journey of leaving the system, of seeking a life that aligns with my truth, I feel the wolf within me waking up more than ever.

So if I had to choose an animal to compare myself to, it would be the wolf. Not just because of its strength, independence, and resilience, but because it knows who it is. And like the wolf, I am no longer willing to be tamed.