Hello Friends,

In a secluded forest, there lies a tranquil pond. Its surface, once vibrant with ripples and reflections, now rests in stillness. The water, like time itself, seems to hesitate—a hesitant breath held too long.

A dragonfly hovers above the pond, wings shimmering in the dappled sunlight. It contemplates its next move: to skim the water’s surface or ascend toward the azure sky. But indecision grips its delicate form. The dragonfly lingers, wings quivering, caught between the cool embrace of water and the boundless expanse above.

Days pass, then weeks. The dragonfly remains suspended, wings now weary. The pond mirrors its indecision, mirroring the surrounding trees and their whispered secrets. The sun rises and sets, painting fleeting masterpieces on the water’s face. Yet the dragonfly remains—a prisoner of its own hesitation.

What if the dragonfly descends? It might touch the water, feel the gentle kiss of liquid against its fragile body. Or perhaps it will be ensnared by the pond’s murky depths. What if it ascends? The sky awaits—an open canvas for flight, a symphony of wind and freedom. Or perhaps it will collide with unseen branches, wings clipped.

The dragonfly repeats this internal debate, wings trembling, until its form blurs into the landscape. It forgets the purpose of wings—to explore, to dance, to embrace both earth and sky. The pond, too, forgets its purpose—to reflect, to ripple, to mirror life’s ever-changing currents.

One dawn, a breeze stirs. The dragonfly shivers, as if nudged by forgotten dreams. It unfurls its wings, breaking free from inertia’s grip. With a single choice—descent or ascent—it shatters the freeze pattern. The water trembles, and the forest holds its breath.

Finding yourself a little struck, frozen, or maybe even fearful? Start with something small:

1. Choose: Say out loud "I am going to turn on the light."
2. Action: Immediately turn on the light
3. Observe: Did the light turn on? Is there enough light? Do I need more light or less light? Maybe the lightbulb needs to be changed?
4. Refine & Respond
5. Repeat this EVERYTIME you turn on the light.

This formula can be applied to any task you are going to do anyways: turning off the light, flushing the toilet, emptying the dishwasher, etc. When we develop a motor pattern of choice immediately followed by action with the small stuff, it makes the big stuff easier.

Onwards, Amy

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