
This week, I came across a talk I gave to the International Association of Yoga Therapists on the subject of Discomfort. There’s ALOT of discomfort in the cancer experience that normal coping strategies simply do not address. And I’ve been hearing from JoyBooters that the election season has people more stressed than ever.
Listen to my Talk from 2018 about Discomfort and the ways that Getting Grounded, Becoming the Observer/Witness to your Experience, and Allowing Things to BE just as they are can help you contend with it. Even learn to Befriend it.
I feel even more strongly that this is what I need to focus on for my own mental and physical health at the moment.
I do a simple yoga and breath work practice to discharge tension and anxiety, as well as to build back energy and courage. These also help me access my neutral mind where I can rest and become the observer which helps put things into perspective so I CAN enjoy the present moment.
Being in the NOW is easier with practice, designated spaces, and community. You have to be willing to show up for yourself and others.
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