The Heron's Perspective

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The Heron's Perspective on Acceptance

I have observed the heron though all kinds of weather. Rain, blistering sun, freezing temperatures and the perfect fall day. No matter the situation the heron looks peaceful and free. Is it possible that the heron is not judging the weather? Does it know not to take it personally?

What you resist persists.

-Carl Jung

Heron's Message

Pillars that offer insight and wisdom to ponder.

Consider that each day you wake up with a full energy reserve, visualized as a full cup. Throughout the day, your actions and experiences gradually drain this energy, like holes in the cup or liquid splashing out. If you are aware of this, you might take breaks to replenish your energy by doing activities you love, going outdoors, having a snack, or simply resting. If you are not aware of your decreased energy you may find yourself exhausted, agitated and reactive.

There are a few known energy depleaters; lack of sleep, decision fatigue, overindulgence, worry, relationship tension, multitasking, restraining impulses, and pain. The crack in your energy glass is resistance rather an acceptance of the parts of life that don’t align with our preferences. Often, these are things out of our control. Resisting expends considerable energy – a fact you can feel physically in the tension of your shoulders and chest, and mentally in your racing thoughts. When we stop resisting and start accepting we superglue the glass resulting in increased energy.

Action Steps

Bite sized actionable things to embrace acceptance.

Notice

Notice your thoughts. They are likely talking at hundreds of words per minute and there is no pause button. Can you step back and observe them objectively? If you can, you might see that they are some a life enhancing and often life diminishing. When we are out of balance and upset they grow in abundance and increase your fear and worry. When we are in balance, they quiet down. Remember, you are not your thoughts you are the one who notices and hears them.

Remove Judgment

I know this is a huge ask. It is hard to not judge a rainy day as gloomy and damp. The fact is that it is just rain and it is not personal. When we allow our experiences to be just as they are it allows you to see them in a different light. This is where growth happens. Try to process without judgement or a story. It is neither good nor bad. It just is. When we remove judgment, we remove resistance.

Nurture

Shifting from resisting to allowing will be hard at first. It’s a mind shift that requires effort. Take a deep breath or maybe a few and release anything you no longer need. I often inhale imagining a yellow light of love, light and acceptance and exhale releasing dark green fear, worry and resistance. It may be helpful to repeat the word "allow "when you notice you have slipped back into judgment.

Inquiry

Be curious as you read the questions below. Notice how they make you feel. What is exciting? What scares you? What are you willing to commit to?

Notice

When we observe our thoughts we separate from them giving us a new perspective. What do you notice from that view point?

Where did you feel thoughts in your body?

If your thoughts were an animal what animal would they be?

Remove Judgement

When we see our situation as not good or bad, it just is, we take away the story and the judgment. What is clear from this view?

How can you remember this?

Nurture

What do you need?

What can you let go of?

What else do you need to do to allow what is here?

That's it for this weeks's newsletter. I trust you have new insight and are walking away with actionable steps to move forward with grace and optimism. You can expect the next Herons Perspective to swoop in a week from today. If you are inspired please send this link to anyone who is looking for another path forward. I would love to hear how this resonates with you and what you would like more of, you can email me at here.

Be well and inspire others to do the same ,

Sara Corckran

www.corckrancoaching.com