How Do You Eat An Elephant?

You know the phrase “how do you eat an elephant?” Answer - one small bite at a time.

This is a simple analogy for you to focus on when approaching any challenge, be it emotional, mental, physical or spiritual. It’s too difficult to contemplate nutting out the core issue behind your troubles in one hit. Your ego won’t allow it anyway.

Be gentle with yourself, and make a pragmatic start in a small achievable way.

That might simply mean that you sit with the issue and do some writing about it. Have no plan, no agenda. Simply write your thoughts and emotions down.

Don’t hold back on the words you use. If you are angry with someone express that anger on paper. Use all the expletives you like. Off load any hurt or sadness too. Really express your emotions as you are experiencing them. This will shift the weight off your mind and release it onto paper.

You’ll experience more relief from this exercise if you hand write everything rather than type. There’s something mysteriously psychological that gets to the subconscious through this pen to paper process.

Be frank with yourself and totally open and honest. Say things you wouldn’t say to anyone else. You don’t need to fear being judged. You are safe. It’s only you expressing your inner feelings.

Once you’ve let it all out. Destroy the paper with respect for having released the emotions. Burning is perfect if you can do this. Otherwise shredding is OK.

You also have the opportunity to share your situation with others within the Holistic Healing Friends group and be supported.  This group is about being accepting and non-judgmental.

You all have different life experiences and wisdom to contribute. It’s magical when you feel this sense of belonging and know that you matter.

The next on-line group gathering is on Wednesday 22nd April from 7-8pm.

Join in the discussion and feel empowered to make practical small changes in your life so you can feel confident and valued for who you are. Then you can let go of the need for external acknowledgement from others and have the courage to speak up for yourself with calm authority when conflict arises.

To be a part of this growing community, respond to this email today so I can send you the Zoom link and joining information.

Now is the perfect time for discovering new connections and making your needs a priority.

Jackie

Holistic Healing Friends Group

The next on-line gathering is on Wednesday 22nd April, 7-8pm (AEDT). Discover support and community at your fingertips. Contact me to receive the link.

Reiki Share Evening

The next Reiki Share evening will be on Sunday 26th April, 7-8:30pm (AEDT). Connect and be supported through a guided meditation and self healing process so you can relax more easily and be more grounded in your life.