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Get Yourself Back on Track

Get Yourself Back on Track

How to Get Yourself Back on Track (Do Like Dogs Do)

Angel Quintana November 21, 2024

We always want to belong, and to something greater than ourselves.  Family. Community. A dogma that brings us to others and, in turn, closer to the reason for being. But when life and its daily events get in the way, our sense of composure can get derailed; and we can forget the real reasons for being here.



How to get back on track? Be the dog. Certainly they are the most loyal, faithful of companions but they are also the greatest teachers about maintaining composure.

1| Be in the now. Right. Now. In that moment and only it. Leave the baggage and pre-conceived notions at the door. Breath in deeply and accept the moment as, say, a passing cloud, then exhale. Now’s all there is; dogs know this. 

2| Take in the situation. Be open to observing it without taking action. Take in the smells, its “posture,” how it looks, the lighting, perhaps how it appears to react to you. Does your gut say something? Good. Tuck this valuable kernel away for later. It’s important information with regard to your anxiety, fears and/or judgement but for now you’re just impartially observing. Dogs don’t judge; but they spend a lot of time gathering sensory information. 


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3| Be grateful that you are there. Attendance is a big part of it, complete engagement the goal, and there you ARE! Can you feel how you’re tied to the earth, the energy going from the soles of your feet, through the floor and into the earth like the trunk of a strong, tall tree? Yea! Now you are connected to the bigger picture! Dogs greet the day with the wag of a tail, their greatest desire to connect which they don’t even question.

4| You’ve been in the moment. You’ve smelled that rose. You want to move on? Do it. Move on. Bring to the next moment this awareness of NOW. Remember, dogs live in the now. lol


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What if you just can’t do it? You try and try but your mind whirs and it can’t be calmed. Well, here’re a couple things dogs also do you might want to try: a) breath, b) take a walk, c) sttttrrrrretch those muscles, d) take a quick power nap, e) dig into a meditative project. A dog night chew a toy, but you could clean or do a crossword puzzle.

And keep trying. The thing about dogs is that they are wired to greet situations with an open mind - completely and utterly - as if they’ve never been there before - well, unless they come with a past like the humans who love them!

Be the dog.

Article by Cinthia Singleton
Photo Credit: Michelle Kim
Magazine: Issue #18

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ABOUT ANGEL

Angel Quintana

Angel Quintana is the founder of Holistic Fashionista, an alchemical herbalist and mystery school teacher based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She's incredibly passionate about the alchemical process known as The Great Work and helping others evolve "the archetypes" found in their inner world, so they can confidently answer the questions: WHO AM I and WHY AM I HERE. Learn more about Angel's work at www.theoccultchateau.com


DISCLAIMER

The information on this website is presented for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment, or advice of a qualified, licensed medical professional. The facts presented are offered as information only, not medical advice, and in no way should anyone infer that we are practicing medicine. Seek the advice of a medical professional for proper application of this material to any specific situation.

InLife Transitions TagsCinthia Singleton, Issue#18, Holistic Living, Michelle Kim
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I created Holistic Fashionista in 2012 to share my gnosis on herbal alchemy, the process of individuation, and how to navigate through life transitions with a Hermetic philosophy called The Great Work. It is truly my honor to share what I've uncovered through the hundreds of books I've read, my own healing journey, and good old fashioned trial and error. I am an herbalist by trade and teacher of the mysteries who just so happens to have been a fashion designer in a past life. Grateful to have you here!

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