This entry imported from Substack examines why I am a fox. 🙂 It is both philosophical and silly. My brain is toast so I can’t even write an intro this morning lol. But the article touches on aspects of Fox-ness and how they align to my nature.
~FloxMonster™, July 16, 2026
As if such an awesome thing really needs explanation.
I am a fox because the spirit of “Fox” pervades me. 🦊
Spirit of Fox
The spiritual element of “Fox”, the fox-spirit, the spirit-animal Fox, has a place in this. It is more than just a silly play. There are moments of reflection, of honoring the creature and its meaning.
There is a history, here, between myself and Fox. I won’t address it now. But Fox and I have walked down rocky paths together.
Joy of Fox
Then there is the JOY of being Fox. Here is the playfulness, the happy tail-wagging, the bouncing enthusiasm of being a four-footed canine. Fox is creative and colorful. He can crack silly jokes and get away with scandalous behavior, like the court jester in front of the king. (Within reason, of course.) He is a character with a rakish reputation, that he can adopt if he wants to.
Support of Fox
Yes, as a fox, I can do things that ordinary people can’t do. I can walk up to people and snuggle them, sniff them, introduce myself as a pettable beastie. People let down their guard to a soft, friendly creature. People talk, and hug, and reveal themselves in vulnerable ways. They’d never do that to a human being. But I’m an animal. I slip under their armor.
Yes. I am able to help people as the Fox. I am able to give support, just by sitting and listening to them talk. Or by letting them stroke my fur—even in cyberspace—while they mourn for lost pets or family or friends. That’s me, the soft, fuzzy, huggable thing.
These acts are meaningful. This is important work. This is the secret part of being Fox. 🦊
True Nature of Fox
Fox is said to be a trickster. And that might be true; we tend to be clever and find sneaky solutions for difficult problems. But Fox is also a Family person.
In the wild, foxes often mate for life. They also welcome back family members who return, even years after leaving the den. They sing together (often to the dismay of nearby resident humans) and hunt together, and support one another through rough times.
I am Fox because Fox is my nature.
And I honor my inner Fox by being true to my nature. 💜🦊
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