A Guiding Hand

A Guiding Hand

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A Guiding Hand episodes

  • We confine what we long to liberate

    This podcast encourages reflection on overlooked aspects of life that may be vital to personal fulfilment. Using the metaphor of missing the Northern Lights while being distracted by TV, it prompts readers to question if daily distractions prevent them from fully living. It suggests taking time to recognize and reconnect with deeper sources of inspiration and meaning. The text also explores self-imposed limitations and invites readers to imagine what they would do if liberated from responsibilities and fears.

    7 min
  • Through falling we discover for what we stand

    This podcast explores the value of experiencing failure or "falling" and reflecting on those moments. By considering times when we’ve felt we’ve fallen short, it invites us to understand how those experiences help us rediscover what truly matters in life and work. The text uses the metaphor of a "moon bow" behind a waterfall, symbolizing the beauty in darkness, and encourages introspection to uncover core values that guide us in standing back up after setbacks. 

    6 min
  • Stillness-How the superficial recall their depth

    This article encourages self-reflection and stillness to gain deeper insights into one's inner being. The author describes a moment of witnessing the Aurora's reflection in a Finnish lake, symbolizing how reflection reveals a deeper sense of wholeness. It emphasizes that stillness allows us to redirect attention inward, fostering self-awareness and consciousness. By cultivating inner attentiveness, we move beyond superficial distractions, discovering what truly matters. The text invites readers to find moments of stillness and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and values.

    6 min
  • Longing The glowing embers of an eternal flame

    This article invites introspection on the theme of longing, encouraging a deep exploration of personal desires. It draws an analogy between a remarkable evening of Northern Lights and the inner glow of human longing. The card suggests that even when life's distractions take over, a deeper calling remains within, guiding us toward fulfilment. By embracing and following our true desires without judgment, we may find peace, contentment, and joy, much like a lantern lighting our way.

    5 min
  • Liberation The freedom of knowing how we imprison

    This article reflects on personal power and potential, using the metaphor of the Northern Lights to inspire introspection. It encourages readers to break free from self-imposed limitations, explore their true desires, and believe in their ability to create change. Citing Marianne Williamson, it challenges fears of being "powerful beyond measure" and advocates for self-reflection, stepping aside from distractions, and taking deliberate steps towards fulfilling one's life and work aspirations while helping others realize their potential.

    11 min
  • Learning how not to know may be the greatest act of intelligence

    The card invites you to explore the value of "not knowing" and how it can expand your perception. The author recounts an unusual sight of the Northern Lights, challenging their previous knowledge and highlighting how certainty can limit understanding. Similarly, a coach realized that excessive confidence in expertise caused a major oversight. The text encourages reflection on how relying on knowledge can limit awareness and suggests that embracing uncertainty can offer valuable insights in personal development.

    7 min
  • Difficulty-The edge that sharpens our learning

    This card invites you to reflect on the value of facing difficulties and embracing vulnerability. Life often lacks clarity, yet it is through struggles that we experience deep learning and change. By recognizing and accepting our vulnerabilities, we can foster growth. The card encourages you to recall lessons from your challenges, noting how they shaped you. Embracing difficulties and sharing them can provide strength and help others grow as well. Take time to reflect and learn.

    5 min
  • Courage-Fear unmasked

    This article invites you to explore your courage by reflecting on moments of revelation and fear. It compares fear to clouds hiding the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, suggesting that both light and dark are necessary for understanding. Courage emerges when we confront fear, much like how clouds part to reveal the Lights. By recognizing and owning your fears, you may uncover deeper wisdom and harness the courage hidden within, transforming your life and work.

    6 min
  • Choose to be original and or copy

    This podcast invites you to explore your originality and reflect on what makes you unique, rather than a "carbon copy" of others. It encourages you to consider how much you conform to what others expect versus your true self. By embracing your natural uniqueness, you may contribute significantly to your life and work, potentially impacting human evolution. Take time to consider your most authentic self and the unique contributions you can make.

    7 min
  • Anxiety-The extent we have strayed from our essence

    This article invites you to explore your anxieties by facing them directly rather than avoiding them. The associated photograph of the Northern Lights highlights a small boat amidst a vast, awe-inspiring display, symbolizing feelings of isolation and insignificance. By acknowledging your anxieties, you can gain insight into your emotions, recognizing them as guides rather than fears. In befriending these feelings, you may find your way back to your true self, using anxiety as a compass to reorient and grow.

    6 min

About A Guiding Hand

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A Guiding Hand is a collection of cards with words, phrases, and images inspired by the Northern Lights. It emerged from a decade-long Arctic Circle pilgrimage, where the creator observed and…