My first blog! How stressful =) !!! I wanted this to be something of real interest to start the ball rolling…. I hope you enjoy it, post me and let me know!
This time of year, as well as enjoying the whole silly season of christmas, I love to review my year and start dreaming about next year. I love the idea of a new fresh year, like starting a new exercise book at school… I know, it only takes a couple of days until the ruler wobbles and the pen blobs but there is so much possibility in each fresh white sheet!!!! This process was taught to me several years ago as practice that the Mauri people do each year to gain insight and guidance. Everytime I do this I am amazed at the insights I get…
You will need paper and some drawing materials. Before you start it is a good idea to take time to centre yourself. I always find Hook-ups from Brain Gym a great way to relax and centre myself.
Hookups: There are two parts to Hook-ups. Firstly, place one ankle over the other. Then cross one wrist over the other and interlace your fingers together, draw your hands up to your chest and breathe deeply with your tongue on the roof of your mouth and your eyes closed. After several breaths (6 or 8 is good) move your feet apart and place your fingertips together in front of your chest and continue to breath comfortably until you feel ready to go on.
Once you are centered take your paper and materials and draw these symbols in any order and in any way you like:
Snake
Flower
Tree
House
Bird
Path
Mountain
Butterfly
When you are finished just remember the first thing you drew and put it away for now (unless you are reading this after I posted part two!) In my next blog, after christmas, I will give you the details about how you can gain insights into what you have just drawn and use it, if you like, to help you formulate goals for next year.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.
Warm regards, Gay
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