Author: Anne

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THE PEBBLE

It isn’t the mountain ahead to climb that wears you out, it’s the pebble in your shoe.

Quote by Mohammed Ali

REFLECTION:

  • What ‘pebbles’ are you dealing with now?
  • What is it going to take for you to stop and remove the pebble?
  • Are you willing to continue to tolerate the pebble?
  • If not, how can you remove the pebble with ease?

BREATHING IN… BREATHING OUT

Abel Tasman National Forest New Zealand

Anger is like a howling baby, suffering and crying.  The baby needs his mother to embrace him.  You are the mother for your baby, your anger.  The moment you begin to practice breathing mindfully in and out, you have the energy of a mother, to cradle and embrace the baby.  Just embracing your anger, just breathing in and breathing out, that is good enough.  The baby will feel relief right away.

Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh

To learn more about Thich Nhat Hanh:  https://plumvillage.org/thich-nhat-hanh/

REFLECTION:

  • Have you had moments where anger consumed you?
  • Can you embrace yourself as a mother holding her baby or feel you are being held by a loving caring figure?
  • If holding onto anger, take some time to breathe in and breathe out as a way to embrace your anger and… get relief.