Many years ago (early 2002) I took part in an exercise that completely blew my mind away. It is called symbolwork. It was a process of listening to your intuition and allowing your hands to mould and shape an external medium to help manifest the complexity of the inner world.
Look around Where do you belong Don't be afraid You're not the only one
Don't let the day go by Don't let it end Don't let a day go by in doubt The answer lies within
Life is short So learn from your mistakes And stand behind The choices that you make
Face each day With both eyes open wide And try to give Don't keep it all inside
Don't let the day go by Don't let it end Don't let a day go by in doubt The answer lies within
You've got the future on your side You're gonna be fine now I know whatever you decide You're gonna shine
Don't let the day go by Don't let it end Don't let a day go by in doubt You're ready to begin Don't let a day go by in doubt The answer lies within
Over the years I have studied loads of Jungian psychology and his work on imagination. Over the past 10 years I have experimented in this area and have offered it to my students in our workshops. The discoveries are nothing but eternally beautiful. The poetry that exists in every soul is so enchanting.
Then just last week 15th Nov 2013 a brilliant flash went off in my head (ok ok.. it was a flash... Brilliant is wait to be seen). I thought to myself wouldn't be uber cool to collect all the symbology of all the participants and put them in a place where they can share their inner wisdom to help other people? Jung calls this collective wisdom.
So wa la! There you have it. I
Then just last week 15th Nov 2013 a brilliant flash went off in my head (ok ok.. it was a flash... Brilliant is wait to be seen). I thought to myself wouldn't be uber cool to collect all the symbology of all the participants and put them in a place where they can share their inner wisdom to help other people? Jung calls this collective wisdom.
So wa la! There you have it. I
I hope you enjoy the pictures and I pray that we will have a few thousand symbols within two years. *law of intention...
If you would like to learn more about symbology and/or experience the process of symbolwork for yourself and your organisation please drop me a mail at rameshspeaks@yahoo.com.sg and let's see how we can make it work. I have used it in both personal development workshops as well as corporate training. The results are phenomenal. I am blown away EVERY SINGLE TIME. It's such a privilege to hear people talk about their symbols especially after they have done their "Dialogue with the Symbol" activity. Sometimes we have people choke up, be filled with so much love and joy when they uncover their own answers to their own situations.
BTW if you are wondering where in the world I am located. I live Singapore ;)
As a parting shot... I am absolutely convinced that all the answers you ever need to take the next step is already gifted within ourselves. With divinity intertwined of course! It's not so much a chest thumping superficial I can do it by myself moment but something as resounding as the booming Niagara Falls. Listen. Carefully. You will find yourself.
Here are the lyrics of ONE OF MY all TIME FAV SONG. I have heard this a few hundred times since I was a teenage. Whatever you may be going through in your life right now. Pregnancy Divorce, Retrenchment, Recovering from an accident, An affair, a tough boss, political colleagues, entrepreneur with dreams, a student seeking your path, a father who has to leave his family behind to work overseas, a musician who not yet recognised by everyone for your melody. I dedicate this wonderous song. May you find the light that is within you. May you manifest your destiny and no matter what, "Never Give up! Never Give Up! Never Give Up!" to quote Uncle Churchill.
The Answer is lies within by Dream Theatre
Don't let the day go by Don't let it end Don't let a day go by in doubt The answer lies within
Life is short So learn from your mistakes And stand behind The choices that you make
Face each day With both eyes open wide And try to give Don't keep it all inside
Don't let the day go by Don't let it end Don't let a day go by in doubt The answer lies within
You've got the future on your side You're gonna be fine now I know whatever you decide You're gonna shine
Don't let the day go by Don't let it end Don't let a day go by in doubt You're ready to begin Don't let a day go by in doubt The answer lies within
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