Heart | Deer | Holly
I Know When to Trust Others.
Have you been feeling envious of others or has jealousy been cast upon you? Deer springs into your cards to reconnect you with your core innocence, and the ability to see the innocence in another. It can be challenging to support others’ successes when you aren’t exactly where you want to be in every area of your life. When we don’t feel good about ourselves and our achievements, others can sound like they are bragging when they share good news.
Maybe you feel you have to compete to be the best or you might get replaced? Squelching or competing with others will never bring the attention you crave. Deer brings the gentle reminder of karma or as you sow, so shall you reap. There is no free lunch, we get what we give. We can’t truly get more of what we desire in life by taking what we haven’t earned or by stealing the spot-light. Sometimes we feel we shouldn’t be successful or happy in our own life if others around us are not. Shrinking so others don’t feel envious only leads to you not moving forward on your own unique path. Success is an inside job first and foremost and requires you to listen closing to your inner guidance.
As the saying goes….give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime. True currency is the energy of giving for the sake of giving. In giving we receive the most on all levels. Withholding knowledge or keeping it to yourself out of fear of not being the best or having power blocks the universal flow of currency.
Deer also reminds you of the importance of self-esteem so you avoid getting tricked. Don’t get mesmerized like a deer in headlights by seductive words, charismatic propositions or crafty sales pitches. Trust yourself so you know when to trust others. Deer brings the gentle message to focus on YOUR personal goals and achievements so you have the confidence to support the achievements and successes of others. The answer lies in learning the proper balance of give and take.
Bach Flower Essence:: Holly
Key Words: jealousy, competition, innocence, karma, greed, teaching, deer in headlights, self-worth, team player, trickery, give and take, personal goals, rib cage, clavicles, sternum, psoas muscle
Key Words:
Practice giving genuine compliments and letting others be in the spot-light.
When jealousy shows up, take the energy and direct it towards attaining it in your own life. Jealousy is simply showing you something that you want to manifest in your own way in your future.
Take action steps toward your goals to increase confidence. Use healthy self-competition to keep you motivated on personal achievements.
Do you struggle with intimacy issues? Trust issues are usually a core reason. Revisit and connect with your 8-year-old self to see if you had a trust-shattering experience.
Join a team, sport or activity where you can channel healthy competitive energy and team work. Practice camaraderie over jealousy.
Find reward in teaching others something that you have learned.
Journal about how jealousy from a family member or friend has affected your sense of personal success. And how guilt of success holds you back.
Research ways to release your psoas muscle along your spine.
Did you grow up getting everything you asked for? Were you slightly spoiled, even if it was just materially? You may have an underlying sense of over-entitlement from a childhood pattern. Practice letting others get something good or have the spot-light and genuinely praising other’s successes.
Strengthen your core with strength training, Pilates or yoga.
Are you easily tricked? Write down all of the memories you have of being tricked and see what comes up. Notice any similarities or repeated patterns.
Notice if you often shrink so others don’t feel threatened. See what happens if you stay in your own balanced power.
Practice positive ownership of your talents and gifts! You are a unique expression of source energy in a body…this is worth honoring.
