Waiting For The Other Shoe to Drop
The other day I overheard my human friend Glenn, who by the way says, “How YOU Doin’?”chat with his friend (we’ll call him Earle) about the anxiety Earle has in these emotionally charged and frightening times. As they were talking Earle expressed that he ‘feels like he's holding his breath waiting for the other shoe to drop’.
From an enlightened squirrel’s perspective - that is NO WAY TO LIVE!
My heart ached when I heard that. Even knowing that Earle was struggling so much even after Glenn sat with him late into the night listening and asking questions that only Earle could answer.
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Can you relate to Earle and see what’s happening in the world?
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Can you feel where he’s at right now and do you share his perspective?
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If you could wouldn’t you want to help Earle and anyone else who feels the same?
How you can help.
Humans have great capacity for offering compassion to other humans. There are many stories shared in the forest about humans showing compassion for others. Here are some of those stories:
6,500 Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds in 24 Hours for Kids Who Don’t Have One of Their Own (WATCH)
Restaurant Owner Shelves Easter Plans to Fulfill Dying Man’s Last Wish to Feed His Hospice Nurses
Moving Companies Offer Free Moves to Domestic Violence Victims in 8 States – Thousands, So Far
Monks Arrival After 15 Weeks of Walking Fills DC Streets With Peace and Compassion
And speaking of compassion, remember to have lots of compassion for yourselves as well, yes?
We love knowing that just like us squirrels humans are resilient when facing challenges and struggles. From our BIG SQUIRRELY HEARTS we offer this for consideration:
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Embrace the present moment; worry often stems from fears of the future.
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Find joy in small things, like a tasty acorn or a sunny spot to rest.
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Remember that nature thrives on balance; anxiety disrupts this harmony.
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Practice mindfulness; focus on your breath, just as I do when I pause to nibble.
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Seek community; sharing your worries with others can lighten the load.
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Trust in your instincts; just as I navigate the trees, you can navigate your challenges.
One other thing this enlightened squirrel wants you to know:
We all need help from someone during our lives. Sometimes it’s a friend who can hear you and offer a shoulder to cry into. Other times it’s a spiritual advisor from your church or temple who has perspective. And when life feels overwhelming turning to a therapist or a life coach can make all the difference in your world.
Glenn is an excellent life coach who has helped many humans over the years. The trials and tribulations in his formative years plus the inner resolve and fortitude to be sober following years of abuse set him on a path of awakening and commitment of helping others move beyond their past while forging new opportunities for their future.
Glenn has this to say, “I recently read a report about men, especially young men, who are particularly vulnerable to suicide, drug, and alcohol problems, yet fail to seek appropriate help. An alternative or adjunct to face-to-face services has emerged with widespread uptake of the internet and related communications technologies, yet very little evidence exists that examines the capacity of the internet to engage young men and promote seeking health.”
Reference: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3510732/
“What’s more disturbing to me as a life coach is knowing that many men who can work with a coach or therapist choose not to. The men I’ve worked with all had life affirming and empowering experiences and their lives are more enriched following our sessions together.”
Contact Glenn for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if what he offers is right for you: [email protected], or visit their website: harmonysheartcoaching.com
Love from the forest.
Huxley 🌳❤️
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