Softening Around Our Symptoms

When we are chronically ill, symptoms can cloud our experience of joy and ease. At no fault of our own, life can feel like a burden when we're not feeling well.

In this guided practice, we settle into presence with mindful attention and allow relaxation to support the nervous system. We then invite a gentle softness to nurture the symptoms that accompany chronic illness. Softening around our symptoms as opposed to resisting them may shift our relationship with our symptoms, allowing us to care for our suffering in a way that is compassionate, understanding, and supportive.

Reviews

So healing and peaceful. As a chronic illness patient who also loves Tara Brach, I felt so comforted and "seen" by your meditation. I struggle with giving myself grace and allowing myself to soften into "what is" andthis meditation reminds me that I can still find stillness despite my symptoms overwhelming me at times. I feel lost at times, floundering with navigating these Sjogren's symptoms. Thank you, Theresa. I really needed this meditation this morning and plan to return to it. I really am enjoying your meditations and soothing energy.

Namaste 🙏

Wonderful, thank you! I struggled to find mild discomfort as there were two things fighting for attention - so I just went with those but it was really helpful to soften around them and I feel much calmer and accepting of them now.

A gently guided pathway to soften the breath and body sensations, and calm the pain-focused mind. Thank you for sharing. Namaste...🕊️😌🕊️