Pesach (Passover) is approaching. We stand as always at the edge of the sea trying to discern the next step.How big does it really have to be? Can I just stay where I am...Poised here, on the edge is terrifying...But I don't like this bound feeling either...I want to experience growth, freedom...live life authentically, fully...
In a contemporary context we talk about being enslaved by our habits and how changing them will free us to move forward in our lives.
Habits (even poor ones) are developed to protect and support us at a particular time in our lives. Some sustain us; saying a prayer of gratitude upon awakening in the morning, kissing a beloved goodnight. Others, such as those born from a fear of disappointment, may no longer serve us and can hinder our growth; seeing the glass as half-empty, negative self-talk. It's also imperative to remember that habits are not permanent. Recognizing this allows us to shift our perspective from one of being "bound" to one of being "held", until we are ready to be released.
The practice of SoulCollage can become the gentle arms that hold us even as we open to that next scary step in our lives. SoulCollage becomes a lens, a telescope, a microscope as we stand at the edge of the sea looking at our inner horizon. By asking SoulCollage images small questions, we discover that the answers that will propel us forward are often contained within; awareness and small steps will lead us to freedom.
4 Questions
To begin the "I am the one who..." process, a facilitator or partner asks a series of questions as you gaze upon your card:
1.Who are you?
And you (creator of the collage) repeat the question; addressing the card. The response arises as you allow your imagination to "enter" the card. You become a channel through which the card's voice (a part of your subconscious) is released.
The next question is: 2.What do you have to give me?
followed by: 3.What do you want from me?
4. Is there anything else you want to tell me?
and finally, you give a name to the SoulCollage card.
In a contemporary context we talk about being enslaved by our habits and how changing them will free us to move forward in our lives.
Habits (even poor ones) are developed to protect and support us at a particular time in our lives. Some sustain us; saying a prayer of gratitude upon awakening in the morning, kissing a beloved goodnight. Others, such as those born from a fear of disappointment, may no longer serve us and can hinder our growth; seeing the glass as half-empty, negative self-talk. It's also imperative to remember that habits are not permanent. Recognizing this allows us to shift our perspective from one of being "bound" to one of being "held", until we are ready to be released.
The practice of SoulCollage can become the gentle arms that hold us even as we open to that next scary step in our lives. SoulCollage becomes a lens, a telescope, a microscope as we stand at the edge of the sea looking at our inner horizon. By asking SoulCollage images small questions, we discover that the answers that will propel us forward are often contained within; awareness and small steps will lead us to freedom.
4 Questions
To begin the "I am the one who..." process, a facilitator or partner asks a series of questions as you gaze upon your card:
1.Who are you?
And you (creator of the collage) repeat the question; addressing the card. The response arises as you allow your imagination to "enter" the card. You become a channel through which the card's voice (a part of your subconscious) is released.
The next question is: 2.What do you have to give me?
followed by: 3.What do you want from me?
4. Is there anything else you want to tell me?
and finally, you give a name to the SoulCollage card.
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