Fool Me Once...
18/2024
In a previous entry we mentioned "scorpions", but we didn't explain what we meant by it. So, there's a story about a scorpion who needed to cross a river but he knew he couldn't because he'd drown. Then he sees a frog and he asked the frog to help him cross the river. The frog said, "No way! You'll sting me and I'll die!". The scorpion responded with "I wouldn't do that. If you help me cross the river, I promise I won't sting you". So the frog decided to help him. Once they crossed the river, the scorpion stung the frog. As the frog was dying he asked the scorpion, "Why did you sting me? You promised you wouldn't". The scorpion replied, "I'm a scorpion".
The moral of that story is that sometimes there are "scorpions" in our lives. Narcissists, sociopaths, people who behave like the scorpion, they lie, they cheat, they manipulate, in order to get what they want, and in their path they leave a trail of pain, and even death. And they simply continue this behavior because "it's who they are" and they have no interest or intention of changing. And of course they won't take accountability for their words and actions, instead they'll twist the story to make it look like it's your fault they hurt you. Have you encountered a scorpion?
If so, you're not alone. Those people are toxic, controlling, manipulative, demeaning, hurtful, etc. And most likely you have been unaware of those characteristics, and so have they! It is when you wake up to your worth that you'll become aware of their scorpion nature. Then you have a choice, whether you want to continue being treated that way or not. And that awakening is the beginning of your healing process.
At that point the best thing to do is to get that scorpion out of your life. That does not mean you need to hate them, or wish them any harm. That would turn you into something you probably don't want to become. You can love the scorpion, wish them the best, and pray for their healing, without having them in your life! The moment you allow them in you're putting yourself at risk of being stung again.
So the most important choice you're called to make is to stand by your worth. And declare how you want to be treated, how you want to be loved, how you want to be respected, and live by that declaration. If that scorpion does not want to abide by your boundaries, it does not belong in your context! However, chances are scorpions will try to get around and challenge your boundaries. So, you get to be firm with your stance, coming from your own worthiness. But it is very hard to see your worth when you have negative imprints, from trauma, negative self-beliefs, and fears, in your Luminous Energy Field. And the scorpion you're in relationship with will reinforce those limiting beliefs. They may try to make you feel like you're crazy, or that it's all in your head. You'll doubt yourself and the cycle continues.
When a scorpion person comes into your life usually is an experience that shows you there's something for you to heal. Your context attracted them into your life and now you have the opportunity to shift that, or you can continue to be the space where scorpions grow. You may not know what about your context generated that experience, that's where we come in! Your Shaman will walk with you on your journey of discovering, and clearing, all the negative imprints in your LEF and creating a new path for your life. One where scorpions don't belong.
Moreover, it is also an opportunity for the scorpion to heal! But that's not up to you. They get to make that choice on their own. Or they can continue to lie, hurt, manipulate, etc. until they're ready to learn the lesson. It is sad, yes. Specially if it's someone you care about. But that's their lesson that they designed for themselves. And, it may sound insensitive for us to say this, but whether they do seek healing or not is not up to you, it does not concern you, and it definitely is not your responsibility! You are only responsible for your own healing and that will have a ripple effect that may reach them too. Once it does, the choice is theirs.
And if you know someone who is in relationship with a Scorpion, it can also be heartbreaking. It is as heartbreaking as when a loved one is part of a Cult and they can't see it. It doesn't matter how much we tell them their Cult Leader is a scorpion, they won't listen, and they will defend their cult leader regardless of what the leader says or does. All we can do is wait compassionately for them to open their eyes on their own. And when they do, we can receive them with loving arms, and support them in their healing.
In case you're wondering, yes we have had scorpions here. But that's a story for another entry. ;)
If you feel you have had or currently have scorpions in your life, it's time to get started in shifting your context. Let's book your first Shamanic Energy Medicine session and you'll be taking the first step in your healing journey! If you have any questions you can book a 30 minute FREE Consultation.
In Ayni,
Ayni Holistic Healing
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