A Guiding Hand
A Guiding Hand is a collection of cards with words, phrases, and images inspired by the Northern Lights. It emerged from a decade-long Arctic Circle pilgrimage, where the creator observed and photographed the Aurora Borealis. The cards aim to provide insight and guidance for personal and professional challenges in today's world. The accompanying blog further explores the cards' meanings, offering practical advice for positive psychology practitioners. The author draws one card weekly and writes a blog post inspired by it, holding the readers and themselves in mind, with the intent to offer a guiding hand amid modern crises and challenges.
A Guiding Hand
Belonging, becoming the person you long to be
This card invites reflection on the concept of belonging, emphasising it’s not just about finding a physical place but discovering inner contentment and authenticity. It suggests belonging is deeply connected to becoming the person one longs to be, rather than being tied to a specific location. The writer shares a profound realisation experienced while witnessing the Aurora Borealis in Norway, prompting thoughts on belonging beyond geographical boundaries. The text encourages exploring one’s deepest desires, motivations, and the essence of one’s true self, urging readers to identify and embrace their authentic selves to achieve a sense of belonging.