The Journey of the Rider and His Dragon: A Path Towards Connection and Self-Knowledge
The Journey of the Rider and His Dragon: A Path Towards Connection and Self-Knowledge
The Journey of the Rider and His Dragon: A Path Towards Connection and Self-Knowledge
Today you will understand why your mind sometimes sabotages you, and how to start turning it into your ally.
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." – William James
A Everyday Story: The Dragon in Real Life
Imagine Clara, a young professional who has been working on a new project for months. Every morning she wakes up full of enthusiasm and possibilities, but as the day progresses, an inner voice begins to grow louder and more critical. "You're not good enough," "you always fail," "better not to try it," whispers her dragon. Sometimes, fear paralyzes her, and other times it leads her to make false steps, to make decisions that do not reflect her true potential.
Clara feels trapped, as if she is fighting against an invisible force that sabotages her at crucial moments. But one day, after a meaningful conversation with a mentor, she realizes that this voice is not her enemy but a part of her that has learned to react from fear. What if instead of fighting against her dragon, she decided to talk to him?
Understanding the Dragon: Your Mind and Its Automatic Reaction
The dragon in this story symbolizes that deep part of you that represents your instincts and automatic reactions. In neuropsychology, we call it the reptilian brain, the part of us that acts from fear and survival. This dragon is not your enemy; it has simply been poorly trained over the years, responding to old wounds and doubts that life has presented to it.
When Clara feels overwhelmed, her dragon reacts with fear, as its instinct is to protect her. If she teaches it to fear, it will fear; if she teaches it to trust, it will trust. Understanding this bond is the first step to changing her internal narrative and allowing her dragon to become a flying companion, rather than an obstacle in her path. Thus, by talking with her dragon with compassion and patience, Clara can begin to see the actions she takes as conscious decisions, not impulsive reactions.
Practical Tools: The Reins to Guide Your Dragon
One of the most powerful tools Clara can use is the Verbal Rein. This rein focuses on how you talk to yourself. If instead of saying "I have to submit this report" you say "I choose to submit this report," you start to feel that you are taking control of your life. Changing this small but meaningful language can transform your reality.
Another tool is the Emotional Rein. When Clara feels fear, instead of letting this emotion define her, she can start naming her feelings as visitors: "Today, fear has come to visit me, but I am not fear." This simple change can offer her a new context from which to approach each challenge.
Deep Exercise: A Reflection to Connect
I invite Clara to take a moment to reflect. Take a piece of paper and make a list of the phrases that your dragon repeats when you face a challenge. "I'm not good enough," "I can't do it"... Write each phrase as if they were words from a friend. Then, replace those phrases with affirmations you would use with someone you love. Write those new words down and repeat them aloud. By doing so, you will be creating a new path in your mind, a new direction for your dragon.
A New Possibility: The Shared Flight
As Clara begins to apply these tools, she realizes that her dragon is no longer an enemy but a flying companion. With each passing day, she and her dragon work together in harmony. And so, what was once a solitary journey becomes a shared adventure full of learning and growth. Together, they explore skies that once seemed unattainable.
A Call to Action: Take the Next Step
If something about this resonated with you, take the next step. Schedule a session with Tuyo Isaza, download the book Dragons, or start the course. The path is already laid out; what's left is for you to walk it.
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