The Wisdom of the Kraken

The Kraken is a mythical sea monster that is said to be incredibly large and powerful. In many ways, the Kraken can be seen as a metaphor for the human consciousness. Just like the Kraken, our consciousness is vast and mysterious. It is full of potential, but it can also be scary and unknown.

Our consciousness is the sum of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It is what makes us who we are. But it is also a mystery. We don't fully understand how it works, or how it is created.

The Kraken is also a mystery. It is said to be a giant sea monster that can sink ships and destroy entire fleets. It is a creature of fear and legend.

But the Kraken can also be seen as a symbol of hope. It is a reminder that there is more to life than what we see on the surface. There are hidden depths to our existence, and there is always more to learn.

Just like the Kraken, our consciousness is a powerful force. It can be used for good or evil. It can be used to create or destroy.

It is up to us to choose how we use our consciousness. We can use it to explore the depths of our own being, or we can use it to hurt others.

The choice is ours.

If you are interested in exploring the depths of your own consciousness, I encourage you to check out the article I have linked to. You may be surprised at what you find!

Here are some tips for using the wisdom of the Kraken to improve your leadership and coaching:

1. Be open to exploring the unknown, and willing to face your fears, embrace learning from them.
2. Be courageous in the face of adversity, sea storms will happen all the time unexpectedly.
3. Be persistent in your pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
4. Be compassionate and understanding of others, understand they come from different realities.
5. Be willing to share your knowledge and wisdom with others, they may avoid what you are familiar with, because it is not their reality.
6. Allow your senses and presence to expand beyond what you see, and expand your experience of the world.
7. Be a role model for others, and a force for good in the world.
8. Challenge the understanding of your own reality - it may be obsolete in some situations.

The Kraken is a powerful symbol of the human potential. By embracing the wisdom of the Kraken, we can become more effective leaders and coaches.

Some questions and food for thought:

• Who is this Kraken to you?
• How do you deal with it now?
• What other labels you define them with?
• What are your most turbulent times where you encounter them?
• How can you learn from them?
• Who is the person / resource you will need to support you deal with this Kraken?

About the Krakens:

Originating in Scandinavian folklore, the kraken is usually depicted as an aggressive cephalopod-like creature capable of destroying entire ships and dragging sailors to their doom.?

In ancient Greece, Aristotle and Pliny wrote about teuthos (squid). There's the Scylla in the Odyssey and similar myths from the Caribbean (Lusca), Japan (Akkorokamui) and New Zealand (Te Wheke-a-Muturangi).

Source: Natural History Museum

Let's explore together, and go deeper into the oceans of our consciousness:

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