I love this post. I'd saved it, and it resonates, just as most of your writing does. I just read yet agan that if we're traumatized or not mirrored by our caregivers when we're young, it rearranges our nervous system. Of course as you know, I believe in recovery. Yoga's been a great way for me to take loving care of my body mind and soul. I know that's true for you too!
Yes to all you've stated so well, especially about emotions in our bodies. My New Moon Eclipse mantra, "Softening, Slowing, Trusting..." matches your "To Be" list 🥰
I am so pleased you reposted this Ilona as otherwise I would have missed it. Such an interested read and I can relate to so much of it - I grind my teeth too and have TMJ disorder due to stress clenching and I haven't found an answer yet either!
Oh, all the time! I must have been clenching my jaw all day as it's really aching this evening. I did have a guard made by the hospital but it makes my gums sore so I don't wear it. Perhaps I'll give it another go, second time lucky!
Yes, I love Tara Brach! I have not read her book. Thanks for the recommendation. You are right, Mark. Mind, body, and heart need to be in alignment. Thanks for pulling it all together for us.
I love this post. I'd saved it, and it resonates, just as most of your writing does. I just read yet agan that if we're traumatized or not mirrored by our caregivers when we're young, it rearranges our nervous system. Of course as you know, I believe in recovery. Yoga's been a great way for me to take loving care of my body mind and soul. I know that's true for you too!
Yes to all you've stated so well, especially about emotions in our bodies. My New Moon Eclipse mantra, "Softening, Slowing, Trusting..." matches your "To Be" list 🥰
I am so pleased you reposted this Ilona as otherwise I would have missed it. Such an interested read and I can relate to so much of it - I grind my teeth too and have TMJ disorder due to stress clenching and I haven't found an answer yet either!
Do you do it when you're driving? It doesn't just happen during sleep, so being mindful during the day helps too!
Oh, all the time! I must have been clenching my jaw all day as it's really aching this evening. I did have a guard made by the hospital but it makes my gums sore so I don't wear it. Perhaps I'll give it another go, second time lucky!
One word to this question of ongoing stress/anxiety patterns in our bodies: microdosing?
Have never tried it!
Thanks for this! My emotion want list is simplicity, hopefulness, positivity - it seems impossible to achieve from here, but baby steps. Baby steps.
Awareness is the first step! Thanks for your beautiful comment, Fräulein!
Aligned with the theme of this essay:
RADICAL ACCEPTANCE/ EMBRACING YOUR LIFE WITH THE HEART OF A BUDDHA
Tara Brach, Ph.D.
And, no, you don't have to be a Buddhist to enjoy and appreciate the book...
Bookmarked your podcast to check out later! Thank you🙏🏽
Yes, I love Tara Brach! I have not read her book. Thanks for the recommendation. You are right, Mark. Mind, body, and heart need to be in alignment. Thanks for pulling it all together for us.