The time has changed, winter is coming. We’re heading for darker times, deeper nights and deeper dreams. Just as we’re approaching the holidays, we’re being asked to stay home and stay safe. In many ways, I know you’re feeling tired. I am too. So I’m resting. How will you choose to embrace what lies ahead?
Here are a few ideas to support you in making the best decisions for yourself and your loved ones.
Listen to the wisdom of your body. Trust your body knows exactly what it needs.
If you’re tired, rest.
Healing will take place as you sleep.
Sleep/rest will boost your immune system.
Sleep can strengthen your heart.
Rest will support your nervous system / help you stay calm, patient, and positive.
Dreaming will help process all that you’re feeling / going through.
Dreaming can offer you a new perspective / sacred action to take.
What if you’re unable to rest? You feel overwhelmed, anxious, or longing to feel some sort of normalcy by being with your family for the holidays. What if you have to continue working, despite the discomfort? What if your feelings feel like too much to hold right now?
What else can I do?!
Desperate times call for transformative measures! 🙌
What if you took a moment to EMBRACE DISCOMFORT?
As you would for your child, pet, your beloved. What would this look/feel like for you?
In your gut you know you’re not addressing the deeper sensations within, but the thought of being with the feeling is overwhelming. It’s hard to sit with your sadness/grief, and not know how to fix it. At times, we’re not even aware of it - grabbing snacks, a drink, vegging out in front of a screen or shopping for things we don’t need.
*For me, embracing my discomfort looked like laying on the bed in the fetal position, letting my tears fall down my face and a little bit of wailing, all while singing a song.
So what can I do to embrace my discomfort?
Begin by being with all of you and all that you’re feeling.
I assure you, there is comfort on the other side. This simple act of caring for yourself has big rewards. 🧚♀️