This practice led me to experience more inner calm than I expected. Initially I was hesitant, due to the “phrase” emphasized in the description. 4 minutes seemed doable and I wanted to feel a sense of calm somehow, so I tried it.
I’ve struggled lately to be still, to do seated or closed eye practices.
I’m fairly certain this short practice that helps to settling into the body, uses the breath, and guidance including “this too shall pass” spoken with a unique soothing and gentle intonation, is why it ended up being helpful.
It did not feel invalidating or minimizing, as many popular “catch phrases” often lead me to feel. Instead I felt soothed, and was smiling at the end, both needed and welcomed.
What I do not feel is happy, yet I am grateful this helped. I did not judge myself or this practice when the word “happy” was part of the guided smiling at the end. Chelsea is one of my favorite practitioners found via IT. I highly recommend trying several of her offerings shared here. She is generous with her knowledge, and her support comes from a noticeably genuine place from her heart out into the world. 🙏🏼