Opening the door of self awareness yet a little bit more and encouraging an open mind! Shifting how we observe our experiences and allowing us to be curious rather than hopeless. That’s where this post took me. Thanks !
I'm a new subscriber, and this is the first piece I've read from you so I don't 'know' you yet. Your "rider and elephant" analogy really hit home though, showing how grief upends our sense of control. Thank you for sharing such raw, honest insight. It truly resonates
Hey Joe - I'm so glad you subscribed and that you found the post helpful.
I first read the analogy a while before the mentor I mentioned explained it to me and I literally could not understand it. I could not wrap my head around the fact that I was supposed to believe I couldn't logic my way through everything.
Then, when he shared it with me again, I was ready to finally accept it. It really has been a powerful way of reminding myself how to be present when my emotions feel like they're spinning out of control.
So well put. I love the metaphor of the elephant.
I'm so sorry for your pain, and hope you find healing.
Opening the door of self awareness yet a little bit more and encouraging an open mind! Shifting how we observe our experiences and allowing us to be curious rather than hopeless. That’s where this post took me. Thanks !
You're so welcome brother. I really appreciate how encouraging you are!!
I'm a new subscriber, and this is the first piece I've read from you so I don't 'know' you yet. Your "rider and elephant" analogy really hit home though, showing how grief upends our sense of control. Thank you for sharing such raw, honest insight. It truly resonates
Hey Joe - I'm so glad you subscribed and that you found the post helpful.
I first read the analogy a while before the mentor I mentioned explained it to me and I literally could not understand it. I could not wrap my head around the fact that I was supposed to believe I couldn't logic my way through everything.
Then, when he shared it with me again, I was ready to finally accept it. It really has been a powerful way of reminding myself how to be present when my emotions feel like they're spinning out of control.