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.
A Guiding Hand
True Power Is Realised In Letting Go By Andrew Machon
The text explores the concept of power and control, challenging the common assumption that being in control equates to having power. It questions the effectiveness of directing and telling others what to do, suggesting that it may lead to disengagement and a lack of vital involvement. The text emphasizes the importance of creating a space of "not knowing" and empowering others through engagement, choice, and self-discovery. It suggests that true power is found in a whole-hearted approach that aligns head and heart, allowing individuals to commit to tasks with energy and purpose. It encourages reflection on how to empower others rather than solely directing and provides insight into the value of relational engagement and participation. The text emphasizes the art of empowerment and the need to explore relinquishing control to create space for others to discover their purpose and values. It concludes by encouraging the practice of empowering others, fostering relationship, engagement, and purposeful participation in daily tasks, and promoting personal growth and self-awareness through work.