A Guiding Hand
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 photographed the Aurora Borealis. The cards aim to provide insight and guidance for personal and professional challenges in today's world. The accompanying blog further explores the cards' meanings, offering practical advice for positive psychology practitioners. The author draws one card weekly and writes a blog post inspired by it, holding the readers and themselves in mind, with the intent to offer a guiding hand amid modern crises and challenges.
Podcasting since 2023 • 34 episodes
A Guiding Hand
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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 prev...
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7:13
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 matte...
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6:43
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 wh...
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6:31
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...
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4:45
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 abili...
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10:46