I was having a rough morning yesterday, too little sleep, missed the memo that we were gathering for an outdoor instructor meeting an hour before the campers arrived onsite. Had to get ready in a flurry for a very long day! I started verbally beating myself up and then looked over to see a fawn and her mama grazing. I immediately calmed down as I was reminded to be gentle with myself. Deer medicine is gentleness. I began to verbally encourage myself in my head and it changed my entire demeanor. This helped me be gentler with campers and staff having their own little meltdowns and connect to a child who was very angry and having a hard time regulating their emotions and controlling their behavior. We were able to build trust. This has been my journey with my own inner child over the years. I worked too hard for so long and she was crying and raging inside. My first sweat lodge I was given the name Prancing Dear. The elder saw my inner child wanting to shine through, dance, play, and frolic without a care in the world. This is my medicine! Thank you baby deer for your sweet presence. #wisdom #nature #shiftthescript #innerchildhealing #indiginous #animalmedicine #gentleness #trust (at Camp Whittier) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSLlFtULOOE/?utm_medium=tumblr
