Oh my goodness! What a world we’re living in right now!
In many ways it feels like we’re being accosted by one thing after the next every single day.
In a world that is so heavily centered around technology, social media, massive amounts of information, massive amounts of opinions & massive amounts of emotions all rolled into one…wooeee can it be intense.
What do we do with it all? How do we process it? How can we make decisions for ourselves & our lives for the better moving forward? How can we manage having different opinions than others and coming to peace with that? How can we open our minds to different information and make our own mind up from a true empathetic heart? How can we differentiate sound and healthy communication with the world and others in it vs. arguing for the sake of arguing and not truly being open to listen to other points of view without feeling triggered?
I sadly do not have all of the answers to the questions above, but I do have some tips that can help you navigate through all of it.
Daily Smudging. There is nothing more important… truly. Clearing yourself and your space of energy on a regular basis is HUGE. It changes everything and helps shift mind-body & spirit for your highest and best good. New to smudging? Check out these links: Smudge That $hit & How To Smudge Video
Breathe. The Breath is SO FREAKING IMPORTANT. Especially when we’re feeling stressed, mad, upset, triggered… take a moment… close your eyes…. and take 5 deep slow complete inhales & exhales. Repeat this throughout the day. It will not fail you in offering more clarity, calm and centered-ness to your mind.
News/Social Media Break. I challenge you to take AT LEAST 1 WHOLE WEEK off from reading/connecting with the news & social media on ANY platform at all. Pick up some reading instead. Something fun and uplifting perhaps? I can promise that if something truly important is happening in the world- a life or death sort of announcement that you need to hear about – you will- one way or another. Take a week off. It will change your world & mental state significantly.
Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Page. Man oh man, is this a hard one. I caught myself recently giving someone a lecture on what I thought was “right” and what the person should do because “I knew best”, when in actuality, it wasn’t my business at all, more importantly wasn’t my problem and MOST importantly, this person was NOT asking for my help or opinion. But oh how easy it is to offer unsolicited advice, views and commentary when none is truly called for or necessary. I know I’m not the only one who falls prey to this behavior, so why do we do it? We do it because it is SO much easier to focus on other people’s drama, problems & concerns than it is to focus on our own. But guess what? It pulls us away from doing our OWN WORK. Yes, the work we often are consciously or unconsciously trying to avoid… hence focusing & inserting ourselves into other people’s “stuff”. Even in times when there is an open conversation and desire to hear our opinion and suggestions… it often falls on dead ears because though we may offer good advice, the person is truly not ready or willing to “hear” and process what you have to offer. This is not a failure on either of your parts, simply the timing is not right. It’s simply our job to know when to let go with engaging with people who are not quite “there” yet, knowing we have “planted the seed” and that’s all we can do. This is the very challenging, but important practice of “staying on your own page”. It saves your energy and allows us to refocus on our own “stuff”, which we all have plenty of:). Practice, and awareness makes progress.
Notice WHERE you are feeling your emotions- your frustrations, anger, anxiety, fear…. Is it in your heart? Head? Stomach? Wherever you’re feeling it, close your eyes and just witness it. Don’t try to understand it or dissect it. Just feel it- let it move through you. Continue to breathe into it- give it space to be witnessed without judgement or stuffing. Then go make some tea. See #6.
Utilize Herbal Allies. Simple Support Tea Blend: 1 part Lemon Balm, 1 part Nettle leaf, 1 Part Rose petals, 1 part Oat tops, 1 part Skullcap, 1 part Holy Basil, 1 part Chamomile, 1/4 part Lavender. Buy in bulk and mix yourself. Follow these instructions for making tea.
Repeat 1-6 DAILY. Consistency is key even if you’re just picking one or two things…
*All information shared is for educational purposes only. Please use herbs under the guidance of your health care practitioner.