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You’ll find that manta rays have an abundance mindset and will swim with their mouths wide open to capture as much food as possible. We too, should not be too judgemental as those that can help us in life will oftentimes be the people that we least expect and can come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and forms. Manta rays have few natural predators but still rely on tiny fish to ensure that they remain healthy throughout their lifecycle. This demonstrates how we need to rely on others in life to give us a form of external protection and keep us safe/happy.
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Manta rays are highly susceptible to parasites and therefore utilize smaller fish to keep them clean and healthy. Just look at this video below to show how organized manta rays are when eating in groups: Most creatures on planet earth will eat for survival and while manta rays will of course also do this as the primary reason, the fact that they eat in an organized circle demonstrates a social aspect. This means that manta rays have a strong symbolization for social interaction. They will circle in what appears to be a synchronized manner and this group eating is thought to be similar to how humans will eat in a group for the social aspect. Manta rays are social creatures and the way they eat in groups is mesmerizing. Many other animals would act on instinct and attack or flee when faced with their own reflection. Manta rays are one of the few species on our planet that can recognize themselves in a mirror and their ability to recognize their own reflection is a sign of self-awareness and intellectual maturity. Dolphins seem to take all of the glory when it comes to intellect in the sea but manta rays have the largest brain of any fish and should therefore be held in equally high regard. You might not be aware of this but manta rays are very intelligent creatures. You need to become crystal clear on what you want and then find the best course of action to draw it towards you over time rather than chasing after it. This magnetism carries the meaning that instead of chasing after things in life, you should look to draw the things you desire into your own sphere.Īttracting the things you seek through your own actions and willpower is key to recreating the life that you want and desire. The way manta rays eat is by circling their prey (mainly plankton) and creating a current that draws the food towards their mouth rather than chasing after their food. We live in a time when speed and instant gratification are almost considered essential and while we might appear to lead a balanced life, the speed at which we move is not balanced for a lot of people. The way the manta ray moves through the water is symbolic of the balance that you should look to utilize in your own life, both mentally and spiritually. We mentioned this earlier but there is no other creature on the planet that can move with such balance and precision at such a large body size. They move with precision and have a balance both in life and in the water. Manta rays are symbolic of balance and grace.
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