Room for a small one?

What happens when we can't see the wood for the trees?

There is a story I first heard when going through a book of Buddhist Tales I once owned. Later, I found the same story was adapted into a children's story by one of the UK greatest (Julia Donaldson) and so I am bringing it to you today, not following either of these, specifically...
And so the story goes...:

Once, there was a man, and he came to his Guru and said - you must help me! We live in a teeny tiny house, and now my wife's parents came to stay and I think I might just go nuts!
The Guru smiled and said: no problem. Bring in the cow from the yard and let her stay with you for a week, then come back.
The next week the man came back. Tired, defeated, confused... Guru, he said, now, there is even less room! The cow goes everywhere! It's noisy, it smells! I can't bear it - I am going insane!!

The Guru smiled and said: no problem, now bring in the pig. Come back next week...
The following week, the man came back. Half the man he once was. Can hardly stand up, eyes drooping, unshaven... Guru, he said, now, there is even less space than before! The pig is chasing the cow, the cow sits on t the sofa, and the wife is running around, I can't take this any more!!

The Guru smiled and said: no problem. Now bring in the goat! The man left, and a week later came back, even more defeated than before. Guru, he begged, now, there is even less room! The goat eats the carpet, the cow breaks the furniture, the pig eats everything - please, I can't bear it!

And the Guru said... now bring in the chicken.... A week passed, and the man came back. What a man! He was hardly the man he once was. Guru, he said, help me! The chick is flying across the room, the goat is chasing the pig, and the cow is eating the chairs, please, I beg you! Help me!

The Guru smiled and said, now let all the animals out...
The man came back the following week, grinning, happy, back to life. He said, Guru, now it's just us four in the house, it's big! It's spacious, it's lovely and the best thing? It's quiet! Wow, how I missed the quiet...!

Now you tell me...
What's something (or someone?) in your life right now that is totally under-appreciated or taken for granted, and what would it be like if you changed your narratives and started seeing it or them for what they are?

Would that change things, do you think? :)

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This week, in Healing Conversations, I was chatting with Nadav Attias about 'Embracing Emotions for Healing'.

In today’s discussion, our host, Einav Avni, sits down with personal coach Nadav Atias to explore the profound impact of emotional awareness on mental and physical health. Nadav delves into societal norms that encourage the suppression of emotions, leading to long-term consequences such as PTSD and chronic pain. He highlights how animals naturally release stress and contrasts this with human social conditioning. Together, they examine techniques to reconnect with positive emotions, the importance of labelling and processing feelings, and the transformative power of accepting all aspects of oneself.

Additionally, Nadav shares his journey from cybersecurity to personal development, inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza's meditative practices. He discusses the challenges and benefits of using these methods to overcome chronic conditions and negative self-talk. With practical advice on maintaining a reflective mindset, enhancing relationships, and fostering open-heartedness, this episode promises to offer valuable tools for personal growth and emotional healing. Tune in as we encourage you to embrace your emotions, see the commonalities in others, and embark on your journey towards vibrant, positive living.physical symptoms and gain empowering insights.

More about Nadav:
My name is Nadav, and I'm a specialized coach in uncovering and transforming unconscious patterns that limit your relationships, both personal and professional. By blending mindfulness, NLP, and quantum physics principles, I provide a profound framework to understand your subconscious mind.

Through transformative sessions combining meditation, you'll:

Identify hidden patterns and limiting beliefs
Release self-sabotaging behaviours
Create new, empowering realities

I am the translator of Dr Joe Dispenza's books to Hebrew, I run a local community for self-development, I have two podcasts for self-development and I also co-created a deck of cards for couple-therapy.

Social Links:
1) https://www.facebook.com/nadav.attias
2) https://www.facebook.com/MindfulNlpNadav
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A couple of weeks ago, I recorded this video about affirmations and how to use them - especially as a tool for overriding low emotions such as anxiety, depression and fear.
If you want to try the affirmation regarding health, try one of these:
"I am open to receiving the healing energy I need to feel whole and balanced."
"My body knows how to heal itself, and I trust the process of recovery."
"I release all negativity and embrace the flow of positive, healing energy."
"I am patient with myself as I heal and grow stronger every day."
"I am deserving of health, wellness, and inner peace."

Please note that if you want to use affirmation for manifestation, you'd want to bring a lot more energy into it - raise your energy, see in your mind's eye what you'll see when you've achieved your goals - what would you feel? What would you do?

Dottie's Tip Of The Week

I used to get up in the morning and immediately worry about the day... Will I stay alone all day (previous owner was working away from home), will there be enough food, will I make it out on time when it's time to go...
But now I know that getting up in the morning and worrying does no good to a dawg like me, so when I get up, I just go and find someone to give me ham and cuddles...
I create the reality I want, is what I'm saying...
Can you say the same?

Best Client's Quote This Week

People sometimes make a decision about what is possible to heal and what isn't way before we even speak!
Here is a quote to help remind you that there are no limits to the healing we can achieve!

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I've worked with people to help them heal all sorts of medical conditions - mostly ones the doctors couldn't find drug-free solutions for. Examples?
- Fibromyalgia
- Psoriasis
-Enlarged Prostate
- Cancer
- Colitis
- Chronic headaches /migraines
- Chronic back, neck shoulder pains
- Eczema
- Neuropathy
- IBS
- Sleep problems
- Thyroid problems
- Chronic Fatigue
- Long Covid
- Vertigo
- and so many more

To chat about your own conditions and how my methods can help, please book a chat using the link: https://calendly.com/einav-4/coaching-discovery-call