New Moon Intention

We often hear, drop the story.

But to let something go, we must first truly grasp it.

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I start every INSIGHT relationship by saying the same thing to a new practitioner - your stories matter, and they don't.

I'll explain that throughout the INSIGHT process, we will leverage stories as the foil to get at what's underneath, but ultimately, when what is underneath is truly met, the stories fall away.

It's been over a decade now since I've been an INSIGHT facilitator, and in that time, I've worked with hundreds of individuals to unpack the power, intelligence, and grace alive in the heart of their stories.

The stories matter.

And they don't.

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Hearing the words stage four cancer this past May was an affront to my reality. My life changed instantly. And as I fell into a moment of deep confusion and fear, one thing was clear; it was time to take the tool I had created to help others and use it to help myself.

If you've been tracking these moon writings, you'll know my personal INSIGHT practice over the last two months focused on connecting to the precise moment in my childhood when I learned of my dad's death while offering it a new level of attention.

As a result, I've become more connected to my story than ever.

And by connecting more genuinely with what was, my body, mind, heart, and spirit feel exponentially lighter.

Why is that?

While I viscerally feel that I've let go of so much of the weight I was carrying, I first had to get closer to it than ever before to do so.

If it seems counterintuitive, imagine a hand trying to let go of something it isn't holding onto. It's an impossible endeavor.

It's not about getting lost or consumed by the story. It is about connecting to its true nature so that what gets released is seen, felt, and understood for what it is.

That is the birthplace of insight.

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On this new moon, consider bringing something you want to free yourself from or a story you want to let go of closer for a moment.

Meditate on it. See it from all angles. Allow your awareness to reveal its true nature.

See if wrapping your hands around it and offering it your full attention lets the letting go feel more complete.

As always, please share your thoughts and insights here.

With love,
Kevin