Soul Catching
One of most important developments
we can make in our consciousness is the realization that all things are
interconnected. This simple exercise is created to help cultivate this
understanding.
Try this
- Go outside to a favourite
place in nature. Face one of the four directions.
Stand
for a moment with your eyes closed. Become aware of your body, close your eyes and come fully into the moment.
Release any thoughts, obsessions, worries
that you may have.
.
- Now open your eyes. Notice the world around you- as it is.
What is the first thing you notice? Don’t edit your first choice no matter
how incongruent or insignificant it seems. At these times, everything is
significant and everything is meaningful.
You may notice scents, events, sounds or changes in the
environment. Repeat this practice in each of the four directions.
Go back inside and write out what
you noticed in each direction with just a few words. E.g. east-a chickadee sang.
- Now for the soul catching.
The world turned up at that moment with a message for you-what is it? Ask
yourself “Where in my life is
this sign significant?” e.g. Where
in my life do I need to be more like a singing bird?
- Follow back, follow back. Keep
asking yourself why this sign has meaning for you. E.g. Perhaps
I need to be joyful in my communications?
- You will know when you
come to the soul message by a feeling of resolution, relief or joy. The
Aha! Moment. E.g. That’s it! I’ve
been really afraid of saying some things to some people that need to be said.
- Write down the message and
remember to create an action commitment for each insight e.g. In this next year(month, week day) when
I feel I need to, I will speak up and say my truth, even when I’m afraid.
Just like a chickadee singing.
Long Boat Counselling
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