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I often think of us as lanterns.
The old-fashioned kind — the kind with a single flame at the center, surrounded by glass shutters or filters. Each of us holds the same divine spark inside. The light itself — the source — is identical for all of us. But what makes us appear so different is the unique structure surrounding that light.
If you feel like you want to turn over a new leaf this year but you don't want to fall off the cliff of unattainable resolutions, this article is for you.
In these exceptionally challenging times, it seems nothing can be taken for granted and there is a sense of a relentless kind of erosion of our stability and sanity.
I want to share with you the one thing which has really helped keep me grounded, centred and clear in these uncertain times…
The choice between being reactive and responsive.
The Cherokee have a legend about two wolves which live inside all of us:
The story goes that there is an ongoing battle between these wolves. One wolf is dark and feeds on anger. The other wolf is light and lives on joy. The eternal question: Which wolf is stronger?
Many of us carry the wounds of hurt, betrayal, resentment, anger and disappointment within us. However big or small these scars may be, it is vital for us to find forgiveness and acceptance with what we have been through in order to truly heal and move forward with our lives.
Gretchen Rubin coined a concept that people broadly fall into two personality types: Abstainers or Moderators. Both types handle the management of choices and discipline very differently and by recognising which personality you best identify with can make a big difference in your life.
