Maybe this is an extra time off for those with MLK day off. If so I hope you do something to nurture and enjoy. Don't just use this extra time to do chores or more work.
I just completed a long 4 days with school and clinic. I will be honest that I went into it without much self-care and I felt. I know the feeling when I finally have to surrender; often it is just like a cat that swaps another cat on the nose - it stings a bit and you are being told to just stop it! But it requires you to be humble and honest when receiving this message. Resist striking back.
I noticed it and took my own advice. It isn't easy for me to ask for help but I did. One of my professors was kind enough to hold space for me and just let me talk about my anxiety that was showing up in my body. After that my night was full of care and not trying to solve anything. I got a good nights sleep and the next day did my online school from a different room and barely talked. I needed silence for the day where I could find it even if I had to listen to the class lecture. I made my food really simple and watched anything with acid and spice. Drank a lot of tea and water. It has taken days but I am on the mend and feeling grounded and ready to offer to others again.
We all need reminders of when we are in such a windy tunnel in our mind we become sharp and irritated; to ourselves and others. We can't be patient when we haven't become aware first. I will notice it rising and that I'm upset, tired and angry. I may say things to myself that are full of blame or worry. "I don't know why this is happening to me?" Right there is where I get the chance to shift gears. I will get grounded... which may be stopping right where I am at. If seated I will feel my seat, feel the ground. Look at the ground with my eyes. Then take some deeper breaths in and out. If I am standing I just focus on feeling my feet on the ground. If I am doing something that requires my attention with my eyes then maybe I can simply look ahead instead. This helps us leave the busy reactions for just a few moments and then I can think clearly and often times...better.
It is my way of filling up my cup. Maybe you hear yourself in my story and need to find ways to be humble about it and honest that you did have choices in your action and you can shift it again.
In other news The Yoga Therapy Series starts tonight and you may not be familiar with this and how it is different from a Yoga class. Be sure to look at my webpage for more information or email me paigesyoga@me.com and I am happy to define it and see if it right for you. If you want to join us there is still time so email or register (more info below).
In the meantime I hope to see you online for classes and help you find a place of peace and harmony from within.
We all have a big changing event in politics this week and no matter your views, it is change. Be with the feeling and remember to be kind to yourself and others. We are all hurting.
I honestly hope to see you and if not....
...be sure to "Have a good day for no reason!"
---Paige