Today's podcast is something a little different. This is a story I composed a few months ago, and I think it fits for future planning. November is a great time to start reflecting on our past year and plan for the next one, so we have all of our nuts stored in a row, as it were. So, I present to you, The Squirrel Quadrant: An Approach to Finding Life’s Balance. Imagine your life is like a bustling park, full of activities, commitments, and occasional disruptions – just like how a park has visitors, trees, and, of course, squirrels. Now, think of yourself as one of those intelligent, adaptable squirrels. Each day, you navigate your park, balancing various nuts (tasks and responsibilities), acorns (long-term goals), and seeds (short moments of joy). 1. The Present Nut: As a squirrel, your most valuable nuts are the ones you hold today. Just like The Squirrel Wrangler's squirrels gently take peanuts from her hand, focusing on the present moment means savoring what you have right now, instead of always darting off to find the next nut. This allows you to truly enjoy and appreciate the moment, finding joy in what might seem like small successes—which, in the grand scheme, are quite fulfilling. 2. The Past Acorn: Occasionally, you'll come across an acorn planted long ago (a lesson from past experiences). It's important to recognize these acorns not for the regret of missing them earlier but for the nutrients and wisdom they provide now. Look back occasionally to learn but don't let those acorns pull you away from the nuts in front of you. 3. The Future Seed: You're also planting seeds for future oak trees (your long-term goals and dreams). While it's important to scatter these seeds with hope and optimism, remember, you can't predict exactly when and how they'll grow. Keeping ourselves from being in the throws and perils of constant change is also a possible pitfall of not living in the moment, so don’t get so caught up in your future grove of oaks that you fail to enjoy the current bounty of nuts. 4. The Savoring Tree: Finally, find time to climb up the savoring tree and rest on a branch for a moment. From this vantage point, you see your entire park—the present nuts, past acorns, and future seeds—and you realize the importance of balance and perspective. As squirrels helping each other—a concept of support and mentorship—you learn and teach while navigating the park together. Life can become an enjoyable, fulfilling playground when you balance your efforts. Like the gentle and trusting squirrels the Squirrel Wrangler feeds from her hand, approach life with a good balance of delight in the present, lessons from the past, and hope for the future. Plant your seeds, gather your nuts, learn from your acorns, and always make time to visit the savoring tree. In this analogy, the park represents the complexity of our lives, while the nuts, acorns, and seeds symbolize our focus on present actions, past lessons, and future goals. The savoring tree embodies that essential pause for reflection and balance. Book a session with the Squirrel Wrangler, Stacy Braiuca, at stacybraiuca.com slash book, to wrangle your inner squirrels and find which nuts you want to focus on..... See you tomorrow.

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