Pysche
Some would say that sheep are known for their ‘gentle, social, and herd-oriented psyche’. They certainly have instincts for safety, companionship and routine. Apparently they are emotionally sensitive and, being ‘prey animals’ they are fearful and cautious – they easily get lost. Not so very different perhaps then from most human beings! More usually the word ‘pysche’ refers to the human soul, mind, or spirit—essentially the essence of a person’s inner self. In psychology, ‘psyche’ describes the totality of the human mind, including both conscious and unconscious elements. The word comes from the Greek ‘psukhē’, meaning ‘breath, life, soul’.