If you observe Squirrel, he is always busy and seems to have an endless supply of energy and seldom do you ever see Squirrel inactive.  Focused on his tasks at hand, agile and quick,  Squirrel is constantly preparing for his future by gathering nuts and seeds for later use.  Although Squirrel is always prepared for what may come, he does has a tendency to forget where he stored things.  The forgetfulness of Squirrel serves as a reminder to those with his medicine to slow down, pay attention and stop running frantically in several directions at once.  Squirrel is both communicative and social.  He can be quite vocal, both in work and play.  Sometimes his constant chattering disturbs the surrounding silence which creates an air of distraction and chaos.  If you find yourself disturbed by his continual chatter, Squirrel is telling you to speak clearly and effectively or to go within and be still, depending on the circumstances of your situation. Squirrel's gathering nature teaches those with this totem how to reserve energy, to store things for future use, to honor the future and to ready yourself for change.  Squirrel embodies the quality of trust and is one of the few animals that will eat out of a person's hand.  This symbolizes the need to let down your defenses and to learn to trust.  Because Squirrel is always prepared, those with his medicine must remember that they will always be taken care of.  Squirrel represents balance within the circle of gathering and giving out.  If Squirrel has scampered into your life, pay attention to the wisdom he has to offer.