One of the empowerment activities I get my guys to do is break arrows - with their throat!!!

 

Breaking the arrow with the throat highlights strength and vulnerability both present at exactly the same time.

 

The strength of the arrow, alonsgide the strength of the body.

 

Yet placed in around the Trachea, you are instantly made aware of how vulnerable both you and your body can be.

 

That said, apply force, commit, change the shape of the arrow, continue to push forward and you soon realise how vulnerable the arrow can also be, and that you have the strength, power and courage to achieve what you initially thought you could not - by breaking the arrow in pieces with the soft and hollow part of your throat.

 

The arrow signifies embracing your vulnerability and discomfort, but then making the decision to drive forward - and this is a metaphor for life.

 

Whether it be achieving your goals, smashing your targets, breaking through mental barriers or letting go of the weight of the past, we are all faced with discomfort, short term pain and vulnerability.

 

Making the decision to keep pushing despite all of this, is what provides the foundations for us to grow.

 

We have to make the decison, take action, and keep going.

 

Remember - the decision of short term pain = long term pleasure.

 

Have a great week.

 

Ric