I recently read the powerful and insightful book “Kill the Spider: Getting Rid of what’s Really Holding You Back” written by Carlos Whittaker. I have chosen this resource to share with you, not only because it is an amazing read, but also because it fits so well with the purpose of April Showers, which is to shower the world with information that empowers, encourages and excels. In my article “Change Your Mind, Change Your Life” I spoke about the impact that changing the way we think and what we choose to believe can have on our lives. The book, “Kill the Spider,” digs into this important truth on a much deeper level. In the book, Carlos explains the importance of killing the spider rather than just cleaning the cobwebs. The cobwebs, in this analogy, are the negative, unhealthy and even shameful thoughts, behaviors and habits that we desperately long to be free from. The Spider is the source of those thoughts, behaviors and habits.
The problem with simply cleaning up the cobwebs is that they only stay gone for so long. As soon as you turn your attention to another area, that pesky spider is spinning a new web in the exact place where you got rid of the old one. This becomes a never-ending process of cleaning up the same messes over and over again. Who wants to spend all their time and energy cleaning up the same mess? Unfortunately, many of us do it on a regular basis. How often have you found yourself back at square one after believing that you overcame a thought process, behavior or habit. Maybe you are at a point where you doubt you can ever truly be free from whatever it is that you’re struggling with. Let me assure you, that IS NOT true! You just need to find your spider(s). Yes, there may be multiple spiders, but don’t let that intimidate you. You have what it takes to identify and kill your spiders.
If you’re ready to begin the journey from being a struggling cobweb cleaner to becoming a victorious spider killer, I highly recommend you check out the book!
