Hello!
All repressed emotions,
All negative thoughts that are not dealt with are stored in your body.
This exercise is to help you gently release tensions and quiet your mind chatter to reach inner peace.
You can come back to this exercise as often as you need when you're feeling overwhelmed,
Stressed or overthinking.
In these moments we usually keep going and doing more and more but these feelings are a sign that you need to stop and reset.
In this exercise I invite you to welcome the feelings to be curious instead of repressing them.
You could compare these feelings as physical pain.
Pain isn't comfortable nor desired but it is necessary so you can pay attention to what is happening and deal with it.
Pain is an alarm telling you that attention is needed.
Feelings are exactly the same.
You need to listen to them and take them for what they are.
An alarm that needs dealing with.
If you ignore the alarm,
Repress it.
The damage will get greater and greater.
Let's get started.
Sit comfortably in a quiet place,
Both feet flat on the ground,
Back,
Arm and hands relaxed.
You can either keep your eyes open or close them.
Take a couple deep breaths in and out,
Making as much noise as you exhale as you can.
You've got this.
You're here working through uncomfortable emotions and I honour your willingness to challenge yourself.
Stay present.
Breathe normally.
Right here,
Right now,
You are safe.
Whatever you think you have to do or think,
Just park it for a few minutes.
Now drop your attention to your bodily sensations.
Be curious.
Where do you feel the most activated?
Breathe into it.
Don't attach a story or try to understand or judge the sensation.
For a few minutes,
Simply listen to it.
Where is it most activated and how does it feel?
Is it heavy,
Fuzzy,
Pumping,
Tingling?
What is the sensation like?
If you can't put a word to it or feel anything,
It's totally fine.
Just stay curious and breathe.
When the thoughts come in,
It's normal.
It's okay.
Just don't start a conversation.
Let it go and concentrate on your body sensations.
When you find the most activated area,
I want you to stay focused and maybe you are able to name a colour,
A form,
A density,
A texture.
How does it look like?
How does it feel?
Just stay with it.
Breathe into it.
If you have any thoughts,
Come back to the sensation.
With time,
You will get better at it and it's totally okay.
Don't try to manipulate or change any of your experience.
Just be willing to be curious.
This sensation,
Which way is it moving?
Can you visualize it?
Maybe you can use your breath and try to move it through the breath.
Now that you are attuned to the sensation,
I want you,
Without any story or judgment,
I want you to let this part of your body talk in the most raw,
Authentic and honest way.
What does that part of yourself,
That sensation has to say?
You are safe and nobody is listening to you but this part needs you to listen,
To be heard and accepted,
Just like an innocent child.
The sensation,
The voice,
The words are all welcome.
It is here to help you.
It is here to serve you.
Be curious.
What does it need?
I'll give you a minute to stay with it and talk it out.
Now take a big deep breath in and out and open your eyes if they were closed.
Smile and be proud of your work today.
Give yourself a pat on the back and be grateful for taking this time for yourself.
You did an amazing job.
It's all perfect.
Now you're most likely more aware of what is happening in the background,
The deeper needs of why you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
With all that new awareness in mind,
Think of an action plan.
How can you keep going while minding your deeper needs?
Breathe in and out and congratulations.
I wish you a great rest of your day.
