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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 22, 2022, 9:45 am
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[quote author=Kelli Cook link=topic=13.msg168#msg168
date=1667607505]
Chapter 9 - Medication in moderation
This made me think of my two best friends. Two women who were
put on anti-anxiety medicine when they were in their early high
school years. They were put on Xanax as an everyday medicine
for many many years. This caused their bodies to need it. Their
minds thought they could not handle their anxiety without it.
Growing up I did not have a lot of knowledge or exposure to
anxiety and being put on medicine to combat it. It was not
until I experienced postpartum anxiety that I understood. Their
medicine was not properly prescribed. Were they given other
tools to help their needs while young teenagers? We need to
advocate for our kids and for ourselves that there are many
options to make you balanced. However,I liked how the book
referenced that “for people with chronic depression, anxiety,
whatever it may be, medicine that is properly prescribed and
monitored often relieves debilitating symptoms and paves the way
for working more effectively on the emotional and spiritual
levels. This is SO true!! I saw this in my own experience and I
saw this in both my best friends. As adults, they finally
realized they did not want to rely on this strong medicine to
make them ok, so they sought alternative doctors who helped them
ween off this strong medicine, and monitor a new medicine plan,
with the goal to be completely off medication and to find other
ways to cope with their feelings. I was very proud of them!
Chapter 10
“Let it out” - this reminded me of a time I met with a Chinese
medicine doctor/acupuncturist at Canyon Ranch. It ended up
turning into a therapy session, really, so was so fantastic and
we chatted over the allotted session time. I will never forget
a tool she shared with me. I was going through a pretty hard
time coming to terms with a decision I had to make. I had alot
of guilt and a lot of fear. Many emotions ran through my mind.
She had me put these thoughts and fears on a piece of paper,
read them to myself out loud (without anyone listening), then
rip it up (if I were to do this at home, burn it she said) -
then let it go. Try not to dwell on those thoughts and move
forward. She recommended that any time I had thoughts that were
taking over my mind, to do this kind of journaling. I found it
very therapeutic. Sometimes we have thoughts we are scared to
share with others or say out loud, and this idea really helps
with that!
Chapter 11
“Breathe Deeply” - at the very least, take a full deep breath
from time to time. It is a vastly overlooked way to calm the
mind and draw vital energy into the cells…….this is SO true!!! I
have really discovered breathing over the last couple of years
and man, does it work. If i am feeling overwhelmed, tired, or
stressed, I take a few deep breaths and usually I am able to
settle my nervous system….at least a little
I also liked “examine your attitude” - I can admit I need to be
kinder to the way I speak to my body. I believe yoga is helping
with that!
[/quote]
Sharing the story about your friends and medication is one of
those things where we know it happens way more often than it
should. It's a difficult position because doctors are trained in
a field of medicine that does have its benefits but has minimal
to no training in the holistic/alternative fields of subtle
bodies. Parents lean on the expertise of doctors, but as you
said, there are other options out there. Medicine is good for
the right reasons, but we know there's more out there to
explore.
The practice of tearing and burning! Yes, this has a significant
impact on working through situations because it's something you
have control of. Not only that, it helps to balance the chakras
in the most basic form by getting to the root, tapping into your
emotions, taking the power back, sending love and light, using
your creative expression, reflecting on wisdom, and seeking
peace within.
"Examine your attitude and breath deeply" - Cost nothing, and is
incredibly worthy.
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 22, 2022, 9:52 am
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[quote author=heidi91@comcast.net link=topic=13.msg170#msg170
date=1667745891]
Chapter 9 question 2… don’t aim for perfection really spoke to
me. It’s always been instilled in me from a young age to always
do my best. I think as I grew older I turned that into being
perfect in everything I did and they are two different things
I’m slowly learning. The stress it puts on your body and mind to
be perfect is so harmful. I’ve learned thru adulthood you can do
your best but that doesn’t mean being perfect. Something I wish
I learned sooner but better late than never.
Chapter 10 let it out, why didn’t I think to do this sooner.
Family’s can be difficult at times when you love fiercely you
hurt deeply when certain things happen. I had a falling out with
a cousin of mine and I’ve been holding onto so much hurt, anger
and regret for over 6 years now and it’s been very heavy at
times. I chose to write her a letter and let it all out but not
send it to her. Getting everything out that i wanted to say felt
so good! I know it’s not going to fix everything but it has
honestly help me not feel so heavy.
Chapter 11…. Maintain your vehicle and give it a rest both
resonate with me. I have a tendency to do things 💯 in
and that causes burn out fast. Whether it be a workout routine
and new eating plan or readings of self help books. Finding a
good balance helps maintain my vehicle. It’s so important to try
to stay in tune to your mind and your body to create balance in
all aspects of your life and give to each aspect equally to keep
moving forward in balance.
[/quote]
Yes, Heidi, doing your best and being perfect are two very
different mentalities. The book "Four Agreements" by Don Miguel
Ruiz denotes doing your best. Perfection may come from it, but
doing your best draws in contentment and less stress.
With regards to writing your cousin a letter, this practice is
much more powerful than so many people realize. Kelli shared the
same tool in her post and it helps to align the Chakra points as
well psychologically. Channel that energy of anguish into a
healing practice sparks the ignition of healing.
Burnout, I think we can all relate to that expression.
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 22, 2022, 11:07 am
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[quote author=oliviamarotta link=topic=13.msg171#msg171
date=1667758418]
Chapter 9 - Entering the shadow, do not turn away
This chapter made me think of my younger brother, who lost his
college roommate to suicide. In high school, my brother was
captain of the football and lacrosse teams, a star student, and
thrived as a big fish in a small pond. He was charming and
everything came easily to him. My brother chose to go to a large
state-school in Ohio, and was now navigating life as a small
fish in a big pond. During the first semester of his freshman
year of college, he tragically lost his roommate and best friend
to suicide. He struggled with this deeply and couldn’t make
sense of all of the emotions he felt. Deep sadness paired with
guilt of not seeing any signs, anger that he had to face such
loss, and hopelessness that important people in his life will
not be with him forever.
What are normally the most exciting and fun times in a person’s
life, going to college and meeting new people, became so heavy
for him. Loss of a friend is not something anyone at 18-years
old is prepared to deal with, and it was impacting my brother’s
ability to find purpose and motivation at school. I come from a
large family, so of course everyone was offering their own
opinions or advice to him. I remember talking to him on the
phone, urging him to withdraw for the semester and return home.
School will always be there, but if he didn’t deal with his
emotions and trauma now, it was going to linger with him for the
rest of his life. I feared that if he was not able to work
through all of these complex feelings and come to terms with the
tragedy he experienced, that anger, guilt, and sadness would
cloud who he is as a person.
Ultimately, he moved home that spring, and took that time to
focus on himself and what truly matters to him. He began to see
a therapist, who helped him sort through his feelings and
offered support and resources to him. He started guitar lessons,
which was something that he was always interested in but never
had time to pursue, and helped coach young athletes in our
town’s football program. In addition, his own mental health came
to light, and he was prescribed an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant
medication to aid in the regulation of his own emotions to
better equip him to deal with hardships. We all are on our own
timeline, and taking a semester off from college to properly
heal and grow as a person was the best thing he could have done
for himself. 2 years later, he has the tools to face
difficulties, implements the tools he learned in therapy, and no
longer takes medication. I feel as though this experience truly
bonded us and allowed us to become closer, and I am so proud of
the steps he took to prioritize himself and advocate for his own
needs.
Chapter 10 - Secure all baggage
Travel Tips: Fix the leak of regret
I think that regret is one of the hardest things to let go of.
Wishing that you had done things differently, said something
differently or maybe not said or done anything at all, prevent
us from living in the now. I struggle with this as I tend to
overanalyze the past and feel guilt when I identify that I could
have done or said something better. However, I try to remind
myself that the version of Olivia from five years ago does not
have the knowledge or life experience that I now possess, and I
cannot expect myself to know everything or do everything right.
The version of myself then did the best she could with the
perspective she had at that time in those circumstances, but the
version of me now has greater awareness of myself. If I hadn’t
made certain choices in the past, then I would have missed out
on opportunities for learning and self-growth.
Chapter 11 - Vehicle maintenance mandatory
Travel Tips: This chapter reflects on personal care in the
manual, but what do you do when the maintenance light goes off
in your vehicle (body)? What do you do? You know, my go-to, I
give it a rest (recharge).
Since starting YTT, I have definitely made an effort to be more
in tune with myself and take care of my body. I am a big
proponent of naps, and find that if I am in a bad mood, don’t
feel well, or am tired, I always feel better on the other side
of a nap. I also try to prioritize habits that allow me to slow
down, such as reading or catching up on my favorite shows. I try
to cram the most into each day and value productivity, so taking
the time to not check something off my list but rather indulge
in the things that bring my joy is important.
[/quote]
Thank you for sharing your brother's story. What a remarkable
outcome for him and the bond you share. To be willing to take
time off and focus on mental health sounds like the best
decision he made; now, he's expanding into helping others. His
purpose came to fruition.
Speaking about yourself five years ago versus the Olivia you are
now is commendable; you've become self-aware and conscientious.
The lessons and growth you endured will help so many others and
seek you out for knowledge, advice, and suggestions. With regard
to naps, they are the best!
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 22, 2022, 12:19 pm
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[quote author=Niki Ehrenkranz link=topic=13.msg172#msg172
date=1667762410]
Chapter 9: 1. Explore the Terrain
Examine self, explore the areas that cause discomfort. Leaning
into the "dark places" can be helpful. Happy and sad, needing
the two together to feel the other. The person I am thinking of
avoids their feelings by constantly doing; working, being with
friends, always making plans, always being on the go. When this
person is finally alone and has time to think, sadness and
loneliness often flood their mind. Sweeping things under the rug
till the pule us too daunting to tackle. I find when this person
consistently goes to therapy or truly takes time for their self,
they are in a better place to accept/tackle/discuss the
surprised feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Exposure to their
buried treasure helps let things out or go to level the mind and
continue a better headspace.
Chapter 10: 4. Accentuate the Positive
I often lean towards the negative, "I have so much to do, how
will I check everything off my list? I didn't move my body
today. Why did I treat that person that badly 10+ years ago?"
instead of thinking, "wow I've accomplished all that today! I'm
feeling low energy, I'm allowing my body to rest. How can I make
positive changes to treat others and myself better?"
It's easy to name the negative and overshadow the positive or
good things. Switching the mindset to see mistakes as lessons
learns positive changes in the future to better (almost)
everyday. Not going too far to create toxic positivity, knowing
things aren't always going to be great but not dwelling on them
or try to balance the low with the high.
Chapter 11:
When my maintenance light goes off I like to recharge by getting
out in nature. If I am unable to do that I like to practice the
senses exercise (5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3
things you can hear, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you can taste)
this helps ground me and step outside of my head for a few
moments.
I also try to come back to making conscious choices and moving
with intention instead of going through the motions on
auto-pilot.
[/quote]
Exposure to their buried treasures, I like that. Those dark
places where we hide many of our insecurities, fears, and
uncertainties can also be full of golden nuggets. The senses
exercises are a fabulous way to reconnect with yourself; very
grounding!
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 22, 2022, 12:42 pm
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[quote author=Darren link=topic=13.msg174#msg174
date=1667930035]
Chapter 9; Medication in moderation: This travel tip resonated
with me because I do think that medication is important, and if
used properly with professional monitoring, it can be very
beneficial to a person who needs it for whatever reason. But I
feel like anti-anxiety/depression meds can make you feel numb to
everything, even things that should be positive or exciting.
That part of it, made medication seem pointless to me because
taking away some of the bad experiences also took away some of
the good experiences. finding the right shrink made the most
positive impact in my life, giving me additional tools to use
was more beneficial to find the root of the issues to work on
and through.
Chapter 10; Fix the Leak of Regret: Do a large percentage of
your thoughts begin with “If only I’d have…” or “I should
have…”. There is a lot of time I spent after the Police
Department going over past situations or incidents that I was
involved in where I would just be lost in my thoughts about
things I could have done differently or should have done
differently. It’s easy to look back now and with what I know and
think I should have or could have, but I didn’t know then what I
know now. Until I was able to get out of my head and move on
from constantly thinking about past situations, I always felt
stuck and preoccupied. A lot of that was changed when the
pandemic hit and everyone was forced to stay home. I was able to
do a lot of self reflecting and move on from all of the wasted
energy I had invested in thinking about the past. The biggest
positive that came from all of that for me, was looking at how
the past had actually helped shape me into a better person
today.
Chapter 11; Maintain your vehicle: Constantly feeling burnout
from the fast paced society we all live in, is always a struggle
for me to be able rest and not feel like I should be doing more
of chores or tasks that need to get done. Often I stress myself
out trying to accomplish way more than could be reasonably
accomplished in a day. I’ve come to understand that I just need
to be alone when I’m feeling that way and do things that I want
to do. Setting boundaries with my time and not letting others
expectations of what I should be doing affect what I know I need
to do for myself has been very helpful overall. Giving myself
time in the day to make it to yoga or go for a trail run is most
beneficial to helping me feel grounded but even just taking time
to be alone and zone out from the world can be helpful to avoid
that burn out feeling.
[/quote]
Medication and finding the right shrink indeed help and how
people cope with it. Finding the right shrink is useful to
vocalize anything under the skin and suppress it in the body.
It's refreshing to read your responses and how open you are
[along with everyone else in training] in terms of seeking out
help, reflecting on the things you've done, and altering the
trajectory of mental health. Regrets are hard to swallow, and
the lockdown during covid was a trying time. Kudos to you for
using that to your advantage and appreciating how it's helped
shape you.
Props to boundaries!!!!
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: Madi Rowan Date: November 29, 2022, 8:03 pm
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Chapter 9 - Travel Tip #2 Don't aim for perfection
I really resonated with this travel tip because I definitely am
a perfectionist (I'm a work in progress for sure haha). In an
energy healing session I had earlier this year, the woman who I
was working with shared something with me that really stuck. She
invited me to use perfectionism as my fuel for abundance, which
I loved & often remind myself of, to eliminate any judgement I
may show myself. For me it helped me begin to reframe how I
viewed my perfectionism tendencies. My two close girlfriends
also have this level of perfectionism that they hold themselves
too. We chat about it often & sometimes find that it hinders us
from taking any action at all for fear of not meeting our own
personal standards. I immediately shared my takeaway from
working with the women who I mentioned above & it's been a
wonderful opportunity for all of us to dig deeper into why this
idea of perfectionism is something that so many people strive
for. It's freeing to know that perfectionism really doesn't
exist & if we do perceive something to be "perfect", perception
is not always the reality!
Chapter 10 - Travel Tip #1 Let it out
Back in 2018, during a virtual energy healing session with a
Chinese Medicine, Reiki practitioner, the conversation came to
me going through a list of things I wanted to forgive myself
for. Things I held on to, things I wasn't proud of, the way I
treated my body, so on & so forth. It was very freeing & very
emotional to say these things out loud, especially to another
person, but it really did leave a lasting impact in terms of
lifting the heaviness all of those things caused me. However,
this is an ongoing practice for me with other people. I struggle
with a lot of body pain & I often wonder if it's due to my
inability to let things go with ease. But I mean, is there
anyone who can let things go with ease? Haha! Like I said, work
in progress for sure. I have definitely wrote letters to get it
all out, but I really like Heidi's idea of writing a letter to
someone who's hurt you & never sending.
Chapter 11 - Travel Tip #1 (Maintain your vehicle) & Travel Tip
#5 (Give it a rest)
I definitely resonated with a lot within this chapter! I've
tried a lot of things in the name of health, one being a vegan
diet. When I commit to things, I go all in, so I went vegan
pretty much cold turkey one January 1st & was a strict vegan for
over 2 years. I loved it until I didn't. It was funny because
after going vegan, I pictured myself always being vegan, however
I had a complete change of heart a few months after my hand
eczema showed itself. Turns out my omegas were severely depleted
& I instantly felt at peace incorporating fish & then meat back
into my diet. So that was just one of many ways I've adjusted &
maintained my "vehicle" over the years. I think it's so
important for us to do, live, eat, etc in a way that fuels &
feels good in our body & mind & as soon as it doesn't, it's okay
to pivot & readjust!
And like you Des, I'm very much an introvert & thrive on my
alone time & having the space to recharge, especially after a
lot of social exertion. I've always been this way since I was a
child & it's something that I do prioritize because I know how
important it is for me to show up as my best self. I always say
you can't pour from an empty cup & for me, my alone time is how
I fill my cup.
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 30, 2022, 9:09 am
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[quote author=Madi Rowan link=topic=13.msg236#msg236
date=1669773788]
Chapter 9 - Travel Tip #2 Don't aim for perfection
I really resonated with this travel tip because I definitely am
a perfectionist (I'm a work in progress for sure haha). In an
energy healing session I had earlier this year, the woman who I
was working with shared something with me that really stuck. She
invited me to use perfectionism as my fuel for abundance, which
I loved & often remind myself of, to eliminate any judgement I
may show myself. For me it helped me begin to reframe how I
viewed my perfectionism tendencies. My two close girlfriends
also have this level of perfectionism that they hold themselves
too. We chat about it often & sometimes find that it hinders us
from taking any action at all for fear of not meeting our own
personal standards. I immediately shared my takeaway from
working with the women who I mentioned above & it's been a
wonderful opportunity for all of us to dig deeper into why this
idea of perfectionism is something that so many people strive
for. It's freeing to know that perfectionism really doesn't
exist & if we do perceive something to be "perfect", perception
is not always the reality!
Chapter 10 - Travel Tip #1 Let it out
Back in 2018, during a virtual energy healing session with a
Chinese Medicine, Reiki practitioner, the conversation came to
me going through a list of things I wanted to forgive myself
for. Things I held on to, things I wasn't proud of, the way I
treated my body, so on & so forth. It was very freeing & very
emotional to say these things out loud, especially to another
person, but it really did leave a lasting impact in terms of
lifting the heaviness all of those things caused me. However,
this is an ongoing practice for me with other people. I struggle
with a lot of body pain & I often wonder if it's due to my
inability to let things go with ease. But I mean, is there
anyone who can let things go with ease? Haha! Like I said, work
in progress for sure. I have definitely wrote letters to get it
all out, but I really like Heidi's idea of writing a letter to
someone who's hurt you & never sending.
Chapter 11 - Travel Tip #1 (Maintain your vehicle) & Travel Tip
#5 (Give it a rest)
I definitely resonated with a lot within this chapter! I've
tried a lot of things in the name of health, one being a vegan
diet. When I commit to things, I go all in, so I went vegan
pretty much cold turkey one January 1st & was a strict vegan for
over 2 years. I loved it until I didn't. It was funny because
after going vegan, I pictured myself always being vegan, however
I had a complete change of heart a few months after my hand
eczema showed itself. Turns out my omegas were severely depleted
& I instantly felt at peace incorporating fish & then meat back
into my diet. So that was just one of many ways I've adjusted &
maintained my "vehicle" over the years. I think it's so
important for us to do, live, eat, etc in a way that fuels &
feels good in our body & mind & as soon as it doesn't, it's okay
to pivot & readjust!
And like you Des, I'm very much an introvert & thrive on my
alone time & having the space to recharge, especially after a
lot of social exertion. I've always been this way since I was a
child & it's something that I do prioritize because I know how
important it is for me to show up as my best self. I always say
you can't pour from an empty cup & for me, my alone time is how
I fill my cup.
[/quote]
Using perfectionism is a wonderful tool to use as it's a driving
force. I find it's once we have actually reached what we deem
perfection, is it enough? Was it all it was meant to be? The
only thing that truly exists is the relationship created with
perfectionism, sometimes called Maya illusions. Enjoy the ride,
Madi, and use it to fuel you, not to fool you.
Allowing yourself the change in diet is comforting, isn't it? In
the beginning, when we try to do what we think is right or
ethical, it may actually have a negative impact on other parts
of our lives. You made some adjustments to your diet and will
continue to do so without needing anyone's permission.
Introverts unite! In our own homes. LOL
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: wantalli Date: December 1, 2022, 1:10 pm
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Chapter 9: Don’t lose focus.
I have been swept up in waves of angst, depression, self
loathing, it is such an isolating space, yet it is not silent,
it is sitting in all of the noise, confusion and doubt of our
thoughts. This dark place, was somewhere I was trapped for
longer than I wish I had been, but through the tears, pain, and
shit of standing in my own way, and sorting through the things I
could control and those which I nearly had to accept, I tapped
into my brightest light. Some days is not as bright, it can dim,
and it can glow, but it’s always there. I know that dark times
will come, life flows... and challenges will present themselves,
however I feel like I have gained the right tools and abandoned
the bad ones, so that my light can never fully be extinguished
again.
Chapter 10: Fix the leak of regret.
This is often one of biggest struggles. You know those memories
that ping up out of no where, like something embarrassing you in
high school, an action you can’t take back, a drunk cry in
public, something rude you can’t take back. I hate that feeling
of regret, it’s like that pit in your stomach. And somethings,
can pop up out of nowhere and it doesn’t matter how long it’s
been it still hurts your stomach.
I haven’t felt this way recently, maybe I’m due for a self
loathing flashback... lol but it is a real thing. And I try to
acknowledge the thought but not let it eat me alive. Easier said
than done, but if it’s not something you can change or rectify
then why let it continue to haunt you. Again easier said tan
done. I am trying to make peace with my last and learn from the
things I regret, because at least the they serve a lesson.
Chapter 11: Give it a rest.
I have learned a lot from this. I always joke “all gas no
brakes”. It’s fun way to live, just not always. There are days
that serves me and season it feels like I am full of energy and
strength, but I feel like I have recently tapped into acceptance
and a kindness towards my body I have always tried to attain. I
finally feel like a sum of my habits, and not a forcing them, I
don’t feel like I need to do doubles, or diet, or overtrain to
love my body, and in turn, my body is responding. While I have
averaged less classes, I have also hiked more, run more, eaten
more nutritious foods, admired my body more than I ever did in a
season of hustle.
There is some irony to this of course, I start a full marathon
training cycle this coming week. But even with the checklist of
runs and workouts to do, I know that I have to listen to what I
need, rest when it’s asked for, no push when it comes naturally.
Rock on, rest, repeat.
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 9/10/11
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: December 1, 2022, 3:40 pm
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[quote author=Alli Want link=topic=13.msg247#msg247
date=1669921834]
Chapter 9: Don’t lose focus.
I have been swept up in waves of angst, depression, self
loathing, it is such an isolating space, yet it is not silent,
it is sitting in all of the noise, confusion and doubt of our
thoughts. This dark place, was somewhere I was trapped for
longer than I wish I had been, but through the tears, pain, and
shit of standing in my own way, and sorting through the things I
could control and those which I nearly had to accept, I tapped
into my brightest light. Some days is not as bright, it can dim,
and it can glow, but it’s always there. I know that dark times
will come, life flows... and challenges will present themselves,
however I feel like I have gained the right tools and abandoned
the bad ones, so that my light can never fully be extinguished
again.
Chapter 10: Fix the leak of regret.
This is often one of biggest struggles. You know those memories
that ping up out of no where, like something embarrassing you in
high school, an action you can’t take back, a drunk cry in
public, something rude you can’t take back. I hate that feeling
of regret, it’s like that pit in your stomach. And somethings,
can pop up out of nowhere and it doesn’t matter how long it’s
been it still hurts your stomach.
I haven’t felt this way recently, maybe I’m due for a self
loathing flashback... lol but it is a real thing. And I try to
acknowledge the thought but not let it eat me alive. Easier said
than done, but if it’s not something you can change or rectify
then why let it continue to haunt you. Again easier said tan
done. I am trying to make peace with my last and learn from the
things I regret, because at least the they serve a lesson.
Chapter 11: Give it a rest.
I have learned a lot from this. I always joke “all gas no
brakes”. It’s fun way to live, just not always. There are days
that serves me and season it feels like I am full of energy and
strength, but I feel like I have recently tapped into acceptance
and a kindness towards my body I have always tried to attain. I
finally feel like a sum of my habits, and not a forcing them, I
don’t feel like I need to do doubles, or diet, or overtrain to
love my body, and in turn, my body is responding. While I have
averaged less classes, I have also hiked more, run more, eaten
more nutritious foods, admired my body more than I ever did in a
season of hustle.
There is some irony to this of course, I start a full marathon
training cycle this coming week. But even with the checklist of
runs and workouts to do, I know that I have to listen to what I
need, rest when it’s asked for, no push when it comes naturally.
Rock on, rest, repeat.
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The power in your answer comes from you taking power back.
Admirable of you to express yourself in such a way through
vulnerabilities that were suppressed. The sentence where you
expressed stepping into your bright light, knowing at times it
may dim, but it will always be there, is a gentle reminder the
fire will never fade.
"I feel like I have recently tapped into acceptance and a
kindness towards my body I have always tried to attain. I
finally feel like a sum of my habits, and not a forcing them, I
don’t feel like I need to do doubles, or diet, or overtrain to
love my body, and in turn, my body is responding. While I have
averaged less classes, I have also hiked more, run more, eaten
more nutritious foods, admired my body more than I ever did in a
season of hustle."
Nuff said. :-)
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