I just read it and your text inspired me to make some space to feel the sadness that was nocking on my door. It opened the door to some very very old and dark grief and pain. Always confusing and hard. But it's so impressive how in that simple act of allowing to express, a sort of quietness of mind and natural mindfulness can take roots. Feeling much better and calmer. Much more clear-minded as well. Thank you! SO INCREDIBLY WELL WRITTEN!!!
Such a huge yes to this. I’ve spent so much time struggling to meditate and wondering what was wrong with me and why it was so hard, but it’s dance and time in nature that have had the effects on me that people seem to experience during meditation — stillness, connection, transmutation, aliveness. I really think we are all meant for different ways of reaching the same place.
Well said, my friend. It’s taken a while to get this, but yes. It now seems so obvious to me all the ways the feelings and hurts and trauma show up in my body and the bodies of others, especially those I treat. Giving permission and strategies of how and where to fit that release in is a big part of what I do. So glad you are sharing your learning. Love having you in the neighborhood ❤️
Leona, you be writing your ass off, okay? Always filled with so many nuggets for me to chew on. Thank you!
I've been working on building a relationship with mindfulness and have had some success and also some of those similar feelings of "not doing it right." What you shared about pairing mindfulness with embodiment really landed with me because it's something I haven't done. I feel my emotions, but rarely feel-feel l my emotions. I never acknowledge just how "here" they really are and instead sweep them away. Thanks for this reminder that I don't have to, and I shouldn't do that.
Kamil, you write the best comments. I hope feel-feeling your emotions is feeling... cathartic. It sucks to feel at war with a part of ourselves... Even though we've been endlessly trained to meet ourselves that way! 💩
It’s funny because clearly I left this comment a while ago, but you spinning the block and responding now is right on time. Was discussing emotions in my grief group tonight and I think this is something ( what you discussed in this piece) needs to be shared with my saddie baddies
Yes to all of that, Leona. Still working on it but have had some good release while hiking in big mountains last week. Very powerful and felt so right! Listening to my body. It does know. Thanks for all your wisdom and integration of knowing.
Yesss so glad the mountains were able to hold you and support you in those depths. And thanks for all your support. It means so much to know my words resonate!
I just read it and your text inspired me to make some space to feel the sadness that was nocking on my door. It opened the door to some very very old and dark grief and pain. Always confusing and hard. But it's so impressive how in that simple act of allowing to express, a sort of quietness of mind and natural mindfulness can take roots. Feeling much better and calmer. Much more clear-minded as well. Thank you! SO INCREDIBLY WELL WRITTEN!!!
YASSSS!!! This makes my day! Thank you for sharing Lis, and sending you big love sister! 💜
Such a huge yes to this. I’ve spent so much time struggling to meditate and wondering what was wrong with me and why it was so hard, but it’s dance and time in nature that have had the effects on me that people seem to experience during meditation — stillness, connection, transmutation, aliveness. I really think we are all meant for different ways of reaching the same place.
I love this insight! It's about finding peace and compassion, it doesn't matter how we do it as long as we're ending up at the right place.
Well said, my friend. It’s taken a while to get this, but yes. It now seems so obvious to me all the ways the feelings and hurts and trauma show up in my body and the bodies of others, especially those I treat. Giving permission and strategies of how and where to fit that release in is a big part of what I do. So glad you are sharing your learning. Love having you in the neighborhood ❤️
Leona, you be writing your ass off, okay? Always filled with so many nuggets for me to chew on. Thank you!
I've been working on building a relationship with mindfulness and have had some success and also some of those similar feelings of "not doing it right." What you shared about pairing mindfulness with embodiment really landed with me because it's something I haven't done. I feel my emotions, but rarely feel-feel l my emotions. I never acknowledge just how "here" they really are and instead sweep them away. Thanks for this reminder that I don't have to, and I shouldn't do that.
Kamil, you write the best comments. I hope feel-feeling your emotions is feeling... cathartic. It sucks to feel at war with a part of ourselves... Even though we've been endlessly trained to meet ourselves that way! 💩
Awh thank you ☺️ and thank YOU for this piece.
It’s funny because clearly I left this comment a while ago, but you spinning the block and responding now is right on time. Was discussing emotions in my grief group tonight and I think this is something ( what you discussed in this piece) needs to be shared with my saddie baddies
Appreciate you
Yes to all of that, Leona. Still working on it but have had some good release while hiking in big mountains last week. Very powerful and felt so right! Listening to my body. It does know. Thanks for all your wisdom and integration of knowing.
Yesss so glad the mountains were able to hold you and support you in those depths. And thanks for all your support. It means so much to know my words resonate!
Been doing Biodanza and 5 rhythms for years. Bloody wonderful for digging into it and letting it out in a safe group space. You're on a good track.
Yesss love 5 rhythms! Glad you stumbled upon embodiment in your own way. It's life changing 💜
Love every part of this edition. 🥰
Thank youuuu 🥰🥰🥰
Well articulated, Leona.
Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback