The Winding Path Through the Woods
There was once a traveller walking along a woodland path. The forest was peaceful, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and birdsong echoing from the branches.
The trail twisted and turned, sometimes leading through open glades, other times beneath the cool shade of tall trees. But as the traveller went on, a thick mist began to settle. The path, once clear, became harder to see. Shapes shifted in the fog, and the traveller’s mind filled with questions. What if I’ve lost my way? What if I can’t find my way back? The traveller’s heart beat faster. The temptation to run or turn back grew strong, but instead, they paused.
The traveller took a breath and looked down. Though the mist had hidden the view ahead, the path beneath their feet was still there — solid, steady, and clear for the next few steps. “I don’t need to see the whole way,” the traveller reminded themselves. “Just the next step.”
And so, step by step, they moved forward. Sometimes the mist thinned, revealing more of the path. Other times, it remained thick, but the traveller no longer feared it. They had learned that the mist was only ever around them — it could not change the ground beneath their feet.
Before long, the trees opened up, and the sunlight returned. The traveller smiled, realizing the forest had been beautiful all along — even when it was hidden from view.
Why am I telling you a story?
Our brains are metaphorical things. Our unconscious mind - the thing that REALLY guides our every thought and feeling, understands just about everything via metaphor - stories and mental images. They might seem simple, maybe even a bit corny, but they have real power when it comes to communicating ideas and making changes to your health.
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