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Frogs

Why are frogs your favorite animal? I get this question a lot. I didn't realize it was such a weird answer to the question. But it never fails, I always get that famous bizarre look and today I feel like giving an explanation for my love of FROGS - aside from the fact that I think they're cute.

 Animal Symbolism - wasn't interesting to me until I was older but in the recent years I've taken an appreciation to learning to look at one thing and think about the purpose behind it. 
We see animal symbolism of transition with the frog in its unique growth cycle. The frog undergoes incredible transformations to reach the destination of full adulthood, and so do we as humans.  

 Fertility - In many cultures the primary symbolic meaning of frogs deals with fertility. This is largely because these cultures observed Frogs laying enormous quantities of eggs, therefore making it a fertility symbol as well as a symbol of abundance.

Summary of Symbolic Meaning of the Frog

  •  Luck
  • Purity
  • Rebirth
  • Renewal
  • Fertility
  • Healing
  • Transitions
  • Dreaming
  • Opportunity
  • Intermediary
  • Metamorphosis 
More Western and European views focus on the Frog's three stages of development (egg, tadpole, fully formed amphibian) to symbolize resurrection and spiritual evolution. For these same reasons it is also a common Christian symbol for the holy trinity and resurrection. It is often seen in Christian art to express this symbolism. 

In China the Frog is an emblem of Yin energy and thought of as good luck. Feng Shui practices recommend putting an image of a Frog in the east window of your home to encourage child birth and/or happy family life. 

Frogs are also good luck symbols in Japan - especially for travelers. Images or charms were worn during long voyages to assure safety (particularly across water). The Japanese word for frog is "kaeru." It is the same word meaning "return." So travelers carry a small frog amulet with the intent of returning safely home.

And of course one of my favorite reason is F.R.O.G. = Fully Relying On God. I know this is a fairly new concept going around but I loved it when I found it. 

 So there ya go! My many reasons behind the love for frogs, and I don't care what kind of frog it is, real, fake, jewelry, stuffed animal, crocheted, glass, whimsical, etc. I love em all. Which is probably why I have so many and every time someone sees one, thinks of me and adds another piece to my collection.

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