INTEGRATION
You have gained much wisdom from Snake for how to grow more conscious and skilled at transforming triggers into teachers, distractions into reclaimed space and time, and anxiety into avenues of self care. All of this prepares you brilliantly for what comes next – a softening of the ego.
Before you progress to Chrysalis, let's mark this moment with an ethereal scene from this section's movie pairing, Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
Remember the premise? This is the true story of M. Bauby, who found the true meaning of love only after experiencing a catastrophic brain stem stroke. Losing all control was the measure of antagonistic mentoring he needed to finally crack open, and fly free.
Here is the scene where M. Bauby recognizes the trade off – the gift behind the wound.
Journal Prompt
Snake brings us back to what's true – the essential start to any rite of initiation into heart-mindfulness.
In your journal answer these questions below.
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What truth have you been avoiding?
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Are you ready to align with what's true and shed what's not?
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If yes, why now?
Personal Impact
There has been much to shed in preparation for your journey of discovery and eventual flight.
Barriers to authentic relating to self and the world around you (like triggers, distractions, and anxiety) have the effect of keeping you small, constricted, and trapped.
Take a moment to note for yourself what has had the most powerful and liberating effect on you in this leg of the journey with Snake. Explore the why behind your selection.
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Transforming lingering pain from a crisis caused by a person or event into guidance (Antagonistic Mentoring)
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Growing conscious of your anxiety of the void.
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Reversing self abandonment by practicing conscious self care.
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All three in equal measure.