We all know this line from a Gene Autry song: "She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes..." which is sung with the joy of anticipation.
But, the other day, when speaking to one of the few male clients I have and we were going over, again, why he was stuck in the fear mode, and that's all that it was, and nothing more, his response was:
"I really need to deal with this, I have been going around this mountain too many times..." My response to him was: "Healing moves very s-l-o-w-l-y, and we need to move forth with compassion, patience, and reasonable expectations. You did not get here in 6 months or 2 years..it will take time and consistency to make any change permanent.
I loved his metaphor because that's often how the future appears....a high mountain ahead and we feel like a small creature. The secret is to change the incline; instead of going around flat, elevate the path to 15 degrees. It won't feel so dramatic and scary but will get you to the top. Small changes will have huge results.
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I am well aware of how small steps can bring you great reward. I decided to do something I've never done to get something I've never had. The first small step I took was to just ask questions in settings I would most times have been afraid to speak. Now opportunities are popping up everywhere. I too felt as though I was going around the mountain and now with your help Pegi I know I have the strength and courage to climb!!
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