Surfing Instead of Controlling Issues

I’m taking a Positive Intelligence class and we were asked to create an image in our mind of our controller and our sage. I immediately pictured a character with as many arms as possible trying to control everything around them.

When things feel uncomfortable or uncertain for me, I often try to tighten my control on everything and everyone. It feels frantic and chaotic. My communication with myself and others shows that I am clearly not at my best.

When I feel calm and am able to handle or surf the issues, I feel like I can do anything. Like I have a magic wand that makes everything work out and makes me feel everyone around me is fine.

Drawing these images helps me focus on where I want to be and how I want to feel.

Do these images resonate with you?

How do you feel when you are calm?