The Frank boys have always found delight in learning about their culture through storytelling and symbolism. They love learning stories of the Norwegian Gods as well as totem animals in Native American folk stories. While writing their own stories, they decided to do a version of a traditional Native Folk Story. They enjoyed looking at their own personalities and strengths to find their totem characters. They discovered more about themselves and each other and how each spirit animal would play a special and unique role in their book. What do you learn about yourself when you look at your spirit? Can it help you grow? Does it make you feel happy, powerful, or provide you with a sense of purpose?
Today storytelling is not as crucial to survival as it once was. While other methods of communication have replaced these traditions, the powerful tool of storytelling has been lost. Many people feel disconnected, alone, unseen, and unheard. The Frank boys feel that spirit animals are a way to keep storytelling alive. We can all learn about our strengths and find something that connects us all.
