5 in 5 5 in 5 Nature Healing
GRIEF - CANOE OR KAYAK Action: As you paddle through the water, notice how the boat glides forward with each stroke. The water may be calm or rough, but your steady movement keeps you on course. Let this remind you that grief, like the water, can ebb and flow, but you have the power to steer through it. Reflection: “How can I steer through the grief I’ve experienced since the abortion(s)? What does it look like to keep paddling through, even when the current feels too strong?” SHAME - SIT BY A CAMPFIRE OR FIRE PIT Action: Sit in front of a campfire or fire pit, feel its warmth and watch the flames flicker. Write down the specific thoughts or memories causing you shame after the abortion. When you're ready, toss the paper into the fire, watching it burn as a symbol of releasing that shame. Let the fire consume what’s been weighing you down, leaving room for healing. Reflection: “How does seeing my shame burn away help me let go of it? What steps can I take today to free myself from the weight of that shame?” ANXIETY - LISTEN TO THE WIND OR THUNDER Action: Close your eyes and breathe deeply as you focus on the sound of the wind or thunder. With each breath, consciously release an anxious thought, imagining the wind carrying it away. Reflection: “What can I actively release right now? How can I choose calm, just as the wind clears the air knowing that anxiety doesn't need to control me?” SADNESS - LAY ON THE GROUND AND WATCH THE CLOUDS Action: Lie down in a quiet outdoor space and observe the clouds drifting by. Allow your thoughts to wander and acknowledge the sadness you're feeling. As you watch the clouds, think about how they change and move, symbolizing the shifting nature of emotions. Reflect on your experience without rushing to push the feelings away. Reflection: “What part of my sadness is connected to my abortion experience(s)? How can I allow myself to feel it without letting it consume me? What small step can I take to nurture my healing?” CONFUSED - BUILD A STACK OF STONES Action: Carefully stack stones into a small tower. With each stone, think of one step you can take to bring more clarity into your life. Reflection: “What in my life feels out of balance because of the abortion(s)? How can I find stability by focusing on one small step at a time?”
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