addictions
we all have them.
let's face it.
life can be hard. really hard.
being human in 2020 has not been an easy ride for some of us
whether its alcohol, tobacco, sex, television, screentime, food, sugar, exercise, a thought pattern ...
It makes sense to me that we would want to feel good
it makes sense to me that we would want the pain to stop
it makes sense to me that we would want to attach to something 'good'
and so I have begun the process of not judging my addictions
instead, I am choosing to get curious
to slow down and feel
bring in mindfulness to ask:
"What is here?" and I offer it space ...
As a conscious practice to re-pattern
I feel the impulse
I feel the burning desire for the next 'hit'
I ask myself - is this nourishing for me? or is this toxic? Will it ultimately lead me to more fulfillment or only a mere moment of reprieve from the intensity of living?
and I create a new list of healthy coping strategies for myself?
what are the healthy habits that support me to really feel good?
can I turn towards that for 5 minutes instead of succumbing to the powerlessness that leaves me feeling unsatisfied ultimately?
can I turn towards an empowering tool that will offer me more radiant health and cultivate a deeper trust in the love I have for myself?
For me, it's singing.
It is something I can take with me wherever I go.
Take in a breath and let out my own healing vibration
Pick up that guitar, let it rip, express instead of repress, and feel
better
instantly
I dare you ... create a list of 3-5 things you love that you know are healthy coping strategies for you
and when you feel your next urge to turn towards that addiction
choose anew #takemehigher #hypnosis #hypnotherapy
