Life can feel a bit like a whirlwind. We chase deadlines, manage relationships, and navigate an ever-changing world. It’s easy to get caught up in the noise and forget to take a breath, let alone reflect on how far we’ve come. But amidst the chaos, silence offers a powerful tool for personal growth.
In the story of the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse, there isn’t much mention of silence, yet its pages whisper opportunities for quiet reflection. Today, we embark on a silent meditation, using the story’s wisdom to ponder our own journeys.
“We have such a long way to go,” sighed the boy. “Yes, but look how far we’ve come,” said the horse” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“One day you’ll look back and see how hard it was, and how brave you were.” Said the horse. – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“Sometimes”, said the horse. “Sometimes What?” asked the boy. “Sometimes just getting up and carrying on is brave and magnificent.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“What else do you think?” asked the boy “I think,” said the horse, “We are doing better than we think.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
Take a moment out of your day for a bit of reflection. You can do it during this meditation or you can take pen and paper and make a few notes, writing it down proves to your “self” that you are paying attention:
- Answer this question. “What are some of the things that you have had to overcome?” You have made it through so many tough times in the past. Without comparing your life to anyone else’s, remind yourself of how far you have come.
- There have been times when just getting up out of bed was an act of courage. “Find an example from your past experience when it took all the strength you had just to survive the day?” Remind yourself that you did it! You are brave and magnificent!
- You are doing better than you think. Sometimes it can be really hard to see progress, but you’ve been doing the work, and you have been taking baby steps, I promise. “Find specific examples of some of the small steps you’ve been taking.” It could be a new response to an old pattern. The tiniest improvement in nutrition or exercise. Kinder and gentler with yourself in the face of your own failings. Or just seeing things in a different way than before.
The baby steps are slow but they add up, and at some point you’ll be looking back and seeing with clarity how brave you were, and just how far you have come.
Mantras for self-reflection:
- Acknowledge Your Progress: Take a moment each day to appreciate how far you’ve come. Celebrate your victories, big and small.
- Recognize Your Strength: Reflect on a difficult period in your past. Recall the resilience you displayed, the courage it took to keep going.
- Celebrate Everyday Bravery: Acknowledge your daily acts of courage. Getting out of bed when it’s hard, putting yourself out there, or showing up for yourself are all forms of strength.
- Be kind to yourself: Everyone makes mistakes. Forgive yourself and move forward with compassion.
- Focus on Small Steps: Recognize and celebrate the tiny improvements you’ve made. These baby steps are crucial for long-term growth.
By taking time for quiet reflection, we can appreciate our journey, celebrate our strength, and embrace the magnificent possibilities that lie ahead. So, find some peace and quiet, revisit these wise words, and embark on your own silent exploration of growth and self-discovery. You are braver and further along than you think.
Enjoy today’s silent journey with us. I wish you a beautiful Sunday.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Finding silence.
(Image credit: “The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse” by Charlie Mackesy)