“This life will hit you, hard, in the face, wait for you to get back up just so it can kick you in the stomach, but getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.” —Sarah Kay
Sjoe. All of the feels. And, although I’m experiencing an avalanche of life’s knocks, I’m holding onto a prayer that I (literally) tattooed on my body 10 years ago – a prayer that has been my go-to since I was only enough to recite it.
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Reinhold Niebuhr
Personal conversations with my coaching and Access Bars clients have had a similar thread through them lately: ‘life’ feels particularly heavy and challenging right now. It seems to be a sentiment that many people on social media community groups.
Recite the Serenity Prayer as often as you require. Email me to get the downloadable graphic for your screensaver / print-out.
What can you do when feeling overwhelmed by the uncontrollable?
- Pause everything.
- Physically move to another room or step outside.
- Stretch and expand your body—extend your arms skyward, look up, breathe into your body, and feel your breath traveling down through your feet and into the ground.
- Take a deep breath in. Fill your chest, hold for four counts, then exhale completely, emptying your lungs. Repeat twice.
- Notice any emotions that arise. Don’t suppress; recognize and acknowledge them. What are they signaling? What are they protecting you from? What are they inviting you to start, stop, or change?
If doing this practice in a supportive, guided environment interests you, join us for the Full Moon Grounding Manifestation tomorrow eve, Friday 18 October 2024. It will be recorded if you can’t attend live.
Lightness. Ease. Space. Freedom. Breathe. Peace. Calm. Hope.
This is my hope for you today.
Please feel free to reach out if you need support. Even if you’re unsure how or where to start, that’s what I’m here for. Contact me here for your complimentary Discovery Call if you’re interested in working with me as your coach and guide.
