Rest and Digest
As the year winds down, we find ourselves in a vortex of celebration and reflection. The end of November gifted us with a chance to reconnect with the people we love the most. For some of us, it was the first time in years that we were able to breathe life back into our traditions. Our hearts were warmed. Basking in joy, loving connection, celebration, and transformation.
Over the last two years our nervous systems have been in a constant state of “fight or flight”. At this moment, let’s choose to activate the “rest and digest”. The research on the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses of the nervous system illustrate how vital rituals are to keeping us grounded and safe in a world that feels everything but in this moment.
One of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves and others is introspection. Being intentional about healing and accepting all parts of ourselves in the current moment. When we hear about trauma and its impact on the psyche, there is often a darkness associated with it. We go into “fixing” mode, trying our best to perfect ourselves and lessen the impact. I prefer to practice healing in small nuggets. Snack-able healing is what I like to call it. I’m able to identify the areas where I was triggered, my values were tested, or mind racing to what I wasn’t accomplishing. These are the moments where I choose to forgive myself and release the expectations I hold.
As 2021 comes to a close, give yourself space to reflect on what has transpired. In the quiet moments, we are invited to go inward. Embrace the winter solstice; let it give you permission to hibernate and tend to your soul.
Close your eyes and place your hand on your heart. Breathe. Allow whatever comes to your mind, honor it, and then slowly exhale it out with love.
We’re in this together. When we heal individually – we are putting restorative energy into the collective.
The hardest moments to work through are where the beauty lies. They shape us and we are able to evolve through them gracefully. As the days get longer and the year comes to a close, wrap yourself in a warm hug and know that you are being guided with love. As we enter a new numerical year, carve out time to speak to your soul, your purpose and release your magic. The world needs you.