Trusting our inner voice can be a challenge. In nature, there are many metaphors we can use to remind us how important it is to learn to trust in our decision-making. For example, the reef heron may remain still for hours, waiting for the tide to bring food within striking range. Just before striking, you can see the bird gently rock its body back and forth from left to right while the head remains still. It is as though it is considering options. Then, having learned through trial and error, the bird strikes out with alarming speed. When a strike is unsuccessful, the bird repeats the activity until success is assured. Over and over and over, if necessary. If it gives up, it's dead!