Introspection Is Looking Within
by Jennifer Rose & Better Existence | March 30, 2015
The Journey
You close your eyes. You are in an unfamiliar room that is pitch black dark. You know there is a light switch somewhere. So, you place your hand on the wall and take small, reluctant steps. You are afraid you will stub your toe. Gingerly you are feeling your way, testing each inch of progress with your hands and feet before committing yourself.
Suddenly, where you were hoping to feel the light switch, the wall gives way to empty space instead. There is a surge of feeling that could be fear or excitement. You have to choose between staying in the room and stepping into the passageway. Excitement wins out, and you turn the corner.
Having encountered no obstacles so far, your steps have become less cautious. After some time in the dark passage, you sense that your eyes are becoming more accustomed to the dark, or maybe some vague light is visible in the distance. Your confidence and excitement are growing together.
That vague, distant light is becoming more certain, and you are picking up speed. You can see your way clear. You take your hand off the wall. Soon, the passageway opens to a field of lush green beyond which stands an abandoned castle. Having left fear behind, you are thrilling now to the adventure.
With a feeling of wonder you wind up a spiral staircase. At the top, a room that feels at once known and unknown welcomes you. You walk to a desk, and open the drawer. Scarves of color arise spontaneously from the drawer endlessly, and you feel the drawer as your heart. There is a moment that is perfect in its delight, beauty, and wonder, and you feel yourself smile in contentment.
'Who has created this wonderful journey?' you ask yourself. 'It cannot be me,' you conclude. And you conclude, 'it cannot be anyone but me.'
The Coincidence: Wonder Within Becomes Wonder Without
Your eyes are open now, it is morning, and you are walking. But now you are walking in wonder, holding your own knowing, remembering your journey within. From the edge of your vision, a large bird swoops into view. Your eye follows it over the street where it crosses the path of an unknown woman who is walking with two coffee cups in her two hands. She wonders allowed to herself, and you see her eye begin to follow the bird, just as you had done, too.
You sense a kindred spirit. You have both seen this bird. You call out to her. "What was that?"
"A hawk!"
"It was a small one," speaking loudly across the city intersection.
"A small hawk, and it had a bird in its grip. A black one. It is an omen. I don't know of what."
"Hawks have great vision, and they are strong," you give her the fist that means power.
"Yes."
And by that time, your paths have crossed and this moment is giving way to another.
"Have a great day."
"You too. Thank you for being a witness."
"You are welcome."
And what happens next happens with its own wonder, too.
Better Existence
No matter what we do together, you and I, it will be in this spirit.
If we do a Skype yoga class, I offer it in this spirit: that you have a journey to wonder and contentment that you can reveal to yourself, and I can support.
If we do a Strengths-focused coaching series, we will witness together that two minds together, set to one goal, your goal, are exponentially empowered to stay the course and achieve the best result.
If we undertake an introspective series of conversations, techniques, or journal writing, I will bring you time-tested pathways to follow to your heart.
Or we can meditate. I will teach you how.
Your journey. Your modality. Your starting point. All I want is for you to be in wonder with yourself. There is no doubt of the wonder within you. For many people, I am a very good guide. Let's get started.
646-831-2675
Jennifer Rose
Better Existence
I am inviting you to come in.
