The month of November, the Native Americans or First Nations say it’s the Beaver Moon, as by the end of the month all dams have finished being built and marks the start of bitter cold winter months to come.
The beaver, a creature often overlooked, offers a fascinating metaphor for mindful work towards one’s dream, as many people dream of starting a family and having a home. Known for its industrious nature and meticulous planning, the beaver embodies principles of focused attention and strategic action. To ‘beaver away’ at something is a phrase muched used today.
Here is how the beaver can inspire mindful work practices:
Goal-Oriented Focus: Beavers have a clear vision of what they want to achieve: a dam (home) with many tunnels and food facilities. This focus allows them to work tirelessly towards their goals. Similarly, setting clear, achievable goals can help us stay focused on and motivated in our work.
Strategic Planning: Before starting construction, beavers carefully assess the terrain and resources available. This strategic approach ensures the efficient use of time and materials. We can also benefit from planning our work in advance, breaking down large tasks into smaller manageable steps.
Mindful Execution: As beavers work, they are fully present in the moment, using their tools (teeth) skilfully with precision and purpose. This mindful work approach can enhance productivity and reduce stress.
Resilience and Adaptation: Beavers are remarkably resilient, able to overcome obstacles, and adapt to changing conditions. When faced with challenges, we can draw inspiration from a beaver’s tenacity and flexibility.
By embracing the beaver’s work ethics, we can cultivate a more mindful and productive approach to our lives. By setting clear goals, planning strategically, executing tasks mindfully, and maintaining resilience, we can achieve our aspirations and live a fulfilling life.
Lessons from the Beaver your co-coach, look at this as an opportunity, to discover what is blocking the flow of your dreams.
Enquire: Have you neglected your dreams or created obstacles to your productivity?
A beaver (earth) reminds us of taking action on passionate (fire) dreams (air). How would it feel (water) to have your dream become reality? This completes the manifestation cycle or medicine wheel Air>>>Fire>>>Water>>>Earth.
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Walk in Peace;
Walk in Beauty
until we meet again…
BIO: Johnathan Brooks MA, PG Dip, FMAC is an experienced Master Executive and Personal Coach with 1,800+ hrs in the field, who has trained in a wide range of personal development methods including CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (postgrad), EFT Emotional Freedom Technique, Master NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming, has a Postgraduate Diploma Degree in ‘Coaching and NLP’, which he passed with a ‘Commendation’, a Master of Arts in ‘Applied Coaching’ and certified Career Coach. He is based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Bio Trivia: Johnathan is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe and whose godfather was Yul Brynner who won an Oscar for the ‘King and I’ film (1957).
He is a Fellow of the Association for Coaching (FMAC), Master member of the European and Mentoring Council (UK) and a professional member of the Association of NLP.
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