The Extended Exhale. Kirsty Lyon is back! She explains that when we react to a stressor our breath changes. It often becomes shorter and faster. It’s what prepares us to respond to whatever we’re dealing with at the moment – whether real or perceived. I imagine that, way back when, this is what saved theContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 3”
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Nervous System Reset: Day 2
Well, I wasn’t really planning on documenting this challenge but today’s lesson was pretty cool too. I’ll keep it short and sweet. I promise. Contact. Pressure. Sensation. That’s pretty much it. Chibs Okereke rejoins us and explains that when the nervous system is stimulated our go-to reaction is brain-based. We ponder. We worry. We tryContinue reading “Nervous System Reset: Day 2”
Daily Intention Setting: Wrap-up
February 1 We did it! We achieved 31 straight days of setting a daily intention for ourselves. I think that deserves a little pat on the back!!! Some sessions resonated more deeply with me than others, which is to be expected, but there were a few that I would love to listen to again andContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Wrap-up”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 31
January 31 “Today I will remember that steady steps build lasting change.” DAY 31!!! WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m excited about the fact that we’ve shown up every day for a month committed to our goal to work on personal growth. Jason McGrice says that when we have a goal, we’re consistent, and we have an intention,Continue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 31”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 29
January 29 “Today I will believe that good things can still happen.” I really like Sah D’Simone’s description of hope: “. . . a hope that is spacious, creative, and deeply alive. Hope is not about toxic positivity. It’s not pretending that everything’s ok. It’s the quiet courage to stay open – to trust thatContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 29”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 27
January 27 “Today I will listen to understand, not to answer.” I thought this lesson was pretty important, especially in this day and age when it seems that everyone is clamoring to make their mark or get noticed, etc. Everyone seems so ready and willing to talk, or talk over someone else – but whenContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 27”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 26
January 26 “Today I will be honest even if it’s uncomfortable.” I’m not quite sure how to feel about today’s lesson. I’m all for honesty. I think it’s something that we all need to hear even if we don’t like it. Denise Shante says it connects us to our “true being”. It opens the doorContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 26”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 25
January 25 “Today I will notice when my thoughts run ahead of reality.” The topic of the day is regulation – and I freely admit that I was really excited about it. Our lesson focuses on noticing when our brains begin to wander and then gently bringing them back to the present moment. Back toContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 25”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 24
January 24 “Today I will pause before I act and let calm lead the way.” I love exercises with breathing! I have something to focus on during the meditation! Lalah Delia offers us the perfect, short “stillness practice”: inhale slowly through your nose for 6 seconds . . . then exhale through your mouth forContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 24”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 23
January 23 “Today I will thank someone who quietly makes life easier.” ✔️ Done! Bea Walker says that it’s easy to overlook the people in our lives who quietly take care of us in some way. She reminds us that it could be a friend who checks in with us, a coworker with a kindContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 23”
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