This is so beautiful, and clear, and just what I needed to read today. I especially appreciated the reminder - there is no magically perfect way to do stillness.
I've been sitting, eyes closed with hand on heart, for three breaths before pulling my tarot and oracle cards each morning. Maybe I can lengthen that to five breaths this week.
Another practice that's stillness-adjacent for me is commuting in silence - no music or podcasts or recorded books. But I can easily believe to the voices of FOMO in my head and forget how nourishing that silence is. I will start again today.
I love the small, sweet openings you are intending to offer yourself Amy. It's so easy to forget how nourishing silence is. I'm glad you will give yourself more of that gift. XO
"Honestly, I often get ahead of myself." Yes, this! Thanks for the validation and reminders of what you wrote here. Currently, I am practicing a daily guided meditation to help me focus because of my increased anxiety. My anxiety tells me that I don't have enough time, when I know that it is even more important, but harder, when I'm anxious. Going for walks in nature on most days really helps!
I'm so glad that this affirmed the wise choices you are making, despite what your anxiety is telling you. I am breathing with you. Thank you for sharing what landed for you, Christine.
This is so beautiful, and clear, and just what I needed to read today. I especially appreciated the reminder - there is no magically perfect way to do stillness.
I've been sitting, eyes closed with hand on heart, for three breaths before pulling my tarot and oracle cards each morning. Maybe I can lengthen that to five breaths this week.
Another practice that's stillness-adjacent for me is commuting in silence - no music or podcasts or recorded books. But I can easily believe to the voices of FOMO in my head and forget how nourishing that silence is. I will start again today.
I love the small, sweet openings you are intending to offer yourself Amy. It's so easy to forget how nourishing silence is. I'm glad you will give yourself more of that gift. XO
"Honestly, I often get ahead of myself." Yes, this! Thanks for the validation and reminders of what you wrote here. Currently, I am practicing a daily guided meditation to help me focus because of my increased anxiety. My anxiety tells me that I don't have enough time, when I know that it is even more important, but harder, when I'm anxious. Going for walks in nature on most days really helps!
I'm so glad that this affirmed the wise choices you are making, despite what your anxiety is telling you. I am breathing with you. Thank you for sharing what landed for you, Christine.
xo.