Learning to Lose and Let go - Teddy Bear Story

There is a small girl.

And her father.

He is trying to take away her teddy bear.

She’s crying. Screaming. She loves her teddy bear. Her teddy bear is the best.

On his other hand, behind his back, the father is holding the most beautiful, softest teddy bear ever - bigger and better than the one the girl has right now.

But the rule of the game is: he has to take away the small teddy bear in order to hand her the big one.

Even though her father is telling her: you’ll be okay, I’ve got you something nice, even better - she isn’t listening.

She’s attached to the teddy bear and the memories and what it represents.

Finally, after a long while of tossing and pulling, she concedes and hands her father her beloved toy. The father smiles and hands her the new teddy bear.

Her face lights up. She tears up - this time out of  awe and happiness. Her small teddy bear is barely a memory...

What’s your teddy bear right now in life?

What is it  that you’re not letting go of right now?

Have you ever considered that that very thing you’re so scared of letting go of - a job, partner, friend or possession - is the very thing that will open you up to  greater and bigger gifts in life.

If you want to let go of what no longer serves you and embark on life’s  epic journey, consider applying for Hero’s Journey Circle.