Birds and flight represent a connection with higher power or ethereal knowledge, and being open to wisdom. Even flightless birds carry this connections to wisdom and knowledge. Like all birds, the ostrich has wings, yet it doesn't fly. The flightless ostrich represents being grounded. It can use its long legs and neck to obtain the ethereal knowledge and wisdom, and use its lack of flight to ground that knowledge and wisdom for practical use. The ostrich uses its wings for balance when running, symbolizing the need to stay balanced when life seems to be racing by. The ostrich totem is a reminder to stay grounded
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