Hola mi gente,
Happy New Year!!
How many of us are feeling lots of emotions during this time of year?
I heard a resonating YESSSS!!!
Some of us feel hopeful that things will get better which is why there’s always a vibe of setting goals at the start of January. How many peeps do you know who push the “new year new me” mantra while creating vision boards talking about “this is my year!”
Then there are those of us who are on the opposite end of the spectrum, trying to get enthusiastic but looping the same stories in our heads about how another year went by with unmet goals while also getting that much older and wondering “is this it??”
I’m in the group of “another year that went by and I’m still stuck in the same place you saw me last year” and I am working on reframing how I see that so I don’t assume “failure” just because my pace is not on par with those of others who look like they have it made.
Don’t get me wrong 2022 gave me the following:
a Goldendoodle name Nala Belle
a trip to Mexico City with my peeps
Received a scholarship to ABA's Children's Institute in Phoenix, Arizona - where I got lots of books and met awesome Book friends
Graduated from davidji masters of wisdom & meditation teacher training program
While I am deeply grateful for these moments, I also want to acknowledge where I am without feeling like I need to fake happiness when I am not. The truth is, I am not where I want to be and I am still figuring out how to give myself grace while also lighting that fire under my ass to make it happen, financially, physically, and emotionally.
I spent the last few weeks of December on an emotional rollercoaster with thoughts running amuck in my head. Taking me down into a depression-like space led me to hide underneath my blanket with a cup of pistachio ice cream, cry, and watch holiday movies. It was a very “woe is me party of one” and I’m not gonna lie…I had a blast!
After I cried my face off in the dark and talked to my therapist, I was reminded that I needed time to myself to pause, listen and feel what is currently going on in my mind and body. Yes, it kind of sounds woo- woo but I believe we lost that connection to the Self somehow. That connection is where we listen to our body and become aware of what it needs instead of bypassing it and keep pushing forward.
I had forgotten the practice of listening and being present which is ironic considering my chosen vocation! Lucky for me, I am skilled with the tools to navigate these shadow self moments. This was my teachable moment to reclaim my power, tune in with my intuition and TRUST that I have what I need to get through these dark nights of the soul.
I invite you to try a mindful exercise that I have been doing for myself on a daily. You can write down the thoughts that come to you and or just listen to what comes up.
Find a quiet spot to sit or lay down comfortably with your eyes open or closed
Take a few breathes in and out through your nose to settle the mind and body
Ask yourself the following questions:
What does my body need right now?
What would bring me joy today?
Take a few more breaths in and out through your nose and observe what words or feelings that come up
When you are ready pick one thing or action you can do right now for yourself right now
Observe how your body and mind feel after doing this action in your journal
After my mindful moment exercise today - my body was telling me to read, rest, and do nothing this weekend. I would love to hear from you!! What did your body need this week? Was it helpful?
Please comment, like, and share. If you enjoyed this mini mindful moment and want to delve deeper into connecting with your intuition, check out my coaching program Embody your Healing where we integrate Inclusive Yoga movement with meditation and coaching to live a more intentional healing-centered life.
Stay in the flow and breath yall!
Con mucho mucho amor,
Jazy