Ruben's Own Experiences 1 | No Longer Stuck In Negativity

In this first of three short videos, Ruben shares personal moments from his own life where heaviness, inner tension, and emotional struggle were present, and how these experiences gradually began to shift.

He explores how states of negativity, stress, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm do not have to linger or define the direction of life.

Through Short Moments of Stillness, a different way of relating can arise, often bringing more openness, ease, and mental space.

These kinds of insights can be supportive in times of stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, or insomnia. Please note that this practice is for supportive purposes and does not replace professional medical or psychological care.

The audio courses 'Don't Fool Yourself Any Longer', 'Embracing Softness', and 'Free As A Bird' further support this exploration, alongside Ruben's Insight Timer courses where questions, shared discovery, and genuine connection are always welcome.

Transcript

Many times a week I will walk with my dog in the forest. I'll be walking with him and After maybe a rough night or a lot of dreams I might go into the forest with a kind of a more dark feeling. Not too bright. But as soon as I Start walking. It's no longer possible to stay in the negative state anymore, Since So many times in my life, I have been listening to messages like these, People sharing about the possibility to open up to life as it is. To no longer be so identified as being this person. So when I'm walking in the forest, They might be grumpy or feeling even. Well, Let's call it darker, Or I don't know how to express this, But more locked in here in my head. Thinking mind. Actually, Mostly as soon as I walk outside and smell the fresh air, Also a fresh state of being arises. Kind of fun. Message. Coming from. Whatever it comes from. A reminder to rest. Like somebody knocking on my door. Hello ribbon, It's possible to just. . . Rest as you are. It's okay to have all these feelings, All these dark feelings. Thoughts maybe or whatever is going on. Something out of nowhere is reminding me automatically. That it's okay to rest in that moment. And always. This deep sigh of relief occurs.