What a beautiful analogy! I also like how you suggest to "teach the habit" before you really need it, that's were we often go wrong. We know what we should be doing, but because we haven't practiced it before, it is difficult to reach for it when stressed. Thank you for another great post!
Wonderful analogy of elephants' instinctual behavior. I've been journaling for several years to understand how my emotions and learned responses use up so much of my energy during challenging moments.
We must remember that animals were created with instinct, humans with free will. Sometimes it would appear to be beneficial to have the instincts of animals, with no thinking involved. (Sigh) However, the gift of free will is indeed a gift.
What a beautiful analogy! I also like how you suggest to "teach the habit" before you really need it, that's were we often go wrong. We know what we should be doing, but because we haven't practiced it before, it is difficult to reach for it when stressed. Thank you for another great post!
You are most welcome. Teaching is fundamental to mastery.
This is so powerful!!! Thank you!!
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Wonderful analogy of elephants' instinctual behavior. I've been journaling for several years to understand how my emotions and learned responses use up so much of my energy during challenging moments.
It really moved me when I saw the video and I thought, “I wish humans would do this.” And hence the article was born.
We must remember that animals were created with instinct, humans with free will. Sometimes it would appear to be beneficial to have the instincts of animals, with no thinking involved. (Sigh) However, the gift of free will is indeed a gift.
This is one of the best posts I’ve read in my time on Substack. Thank you!
Thank you.