5 in 5 5 in 5 Nature Healing
ANXIETY - LISTEN TO BIRDS CHIRPING OR SINGING Action: Every time you hear a bird call, pause and take a deep breath, focusing only on the sound. Reflection: “Where does my mind race when I think about my abortion experience(s)? How can I be more present in this moment and find peace, even for a few seconds?” FEAR - FOLLOW A PATH OR TRAIL Action: As you walk, stop at a fork in the path or an unfamiliar part of the trail. Take a deep breath, choose a direction, and move forward. Reflection: “What fears are holding me back from healing after the abortion(s)? How can I take one step forward, even if I don’t know where it will lead?” GUILT - SIT ON A STONE OR LOG AND OBSERVE Action: Notice one thing in nature—a bird, a tree, a shell, a flower. Watch it closely for a few minutes, admiring its uniqueness. Reflection: “How have I judged myself harshly for my role in the abortion(s)? What would it feel like to offer myself the same acceptance and compassion that I feel when I admire nature’s imperfections?” GRIEF - SIT BY A STREAM Action: Watch the water and its movement. If it’s calm, embrace that peace. If it’s rushing, allow it to reflect the intensity of your grief. Reflection: “How does my grief feel—calm or overwhelming? How can I let it flow without letting it overpower me?” FRUSTRATED - CLIMB A HILL OR SMALL MOUNTAIN Action: As you climb, set small goals: reach a tree or a rock, take a breath, and then keep moving. Reflection: “What frustrations have I carried since my abortion experience(s)? How can I use this climb as a metaphor for tackling them one step at a time?”
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