What does it mean to have elephants in your home? Few people know or understand the important symbolism that the elephant projects onto the human subconscious. Being the largest land animal on the planet, the elephant embodies four very important traits.

Strength and power: Good. This one is pretty straightforward. Elephants are huge, extremely strong, and their skin is extremely tough. Before the truck, there was the elephant.

Perseverance: Many great leaders feel that perseverance is the most important element to any kind of success. The elephant is known as the most persistent animal on the planet. They migrate hundreds of miles each year, in searing temperatures, without water, to reach rivers full of water. Elephants never give up, no matter the odds.

Patience/Wisdom: Elephants are highly intelligent animals, considered to be in the same intelligence category as dolphins. They are highly evolved in relation to family, community and higher consciousness. Also, they live to be 60 years old, which makes them wise beyond their years.

Dignity: Being so big, the elephant doesn’t hide very well. It was made by God to be great, and “out there” for the world to see and enjoy. There is no shyness or shame in the elephant. For this reason, the elephant is considered by many to be very dignified and proud.

Throughout history, and in many different cultures, the elephant has always represented strength, perseverance, wisdom, and dignity. Few animals, if any, combine these virtual four so uniformly and completely as does the elephant. I wonder how you can use the elephant in your home or workplace to experience these same benefits right now?