5 in 5 5 in 5 Nature Healing
FEELING STUCK - USE A BRANCH TO CLEAR A PATH Action: As you clear the leaves, sticks, debris...name something that's holding you back from healing—like guilt, anger, fear, or something else. Imagine you're opening up space for progress and growth. Reflection: "What’s been making me feel stuck in my healing? How can I begin clearing that to move forward?" FRUSTRATED - MOW YOUR YARD Action: Focus on each pass you make with the mower, creating neat rows. With each row, imagine cutting away a frustration related to your abortion experience(s). Reflection: "What frustrations in my life can I manage, like tidying this lawn? How can I find satisfaction in making small improvements?" ANXIETY - WATCH A SQUIRREL Action: Watch how a squirrel gathers food and moves with alertness. It pauses, assesses its surroundings, and adapts. Try to mimic its focus by pausing and centering your own thoughts. Reflection: "Like the squirrel, anxiety makes me hyper-aware. What do I need to gather—information, support, perspective—to feel more secure and prepared in my healing process?" DEPRESSION - PHOTOGRAPH NATURE - WIDE & ZOOMED Action: Take one photo that captures a wide landscape, and another that focuses on a small detail, like a leaf or flower. Compare the two perspectives. Reflection: “How often do I get lost in the overwhelming big picture of my pain? What happens when I focus on small moments of beauty or progress in my life?” ANGER - RUN ON A NATURE PATH Action: As you run, feel the physical power of your body. Push through the terrain, letting your energy and frustration release with each step. Reflection: “What am I running from in my emotions about the abortion(s)? How can I channel my anger to push forward, using it to fuel change and growth?”
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