In this time of uncertainty, I have spoken to a lot of people who feel out of balance.
Being stuck inside with limited exposure to their usual daily life can throw people out. Of course I realise that a lot of people are still going about their normal life and normal work, but they too are feeling the affects of all the “stuff” going on at the moment. In Buddhist teachings they talk about taking refuge in the teachings, the teachers or group and the Buddha (The three jewels).
This helps to guide people to not fall into external and negative things to make them feel good. Some people I work with are addicted to foods, cigarettes or alcohol. In a similar fashion, they are taking refuge or solace In these external things.
They can feel worn down by the world, or overwhelmed and forget about self care. There are some simple things that people forget:
1. Care for yourself. It sounds simple, but many of us simply don’t do this because we think we are being selfish or that our own needs are not important. We need to know that it is ok to care about yourself. Compassion for yourself means showing concern for your own feelings as well as for others. Treat yourself the way you would treat your children or your best friend—with gentleness, concern and caring.
2. Give yourself time to change, for some this time when we are at home may be a great time to learn a new skill. I think it is a perfect time to learn meditation. Or to read, learn to slow down. This to me is such a wonderful time to pause and reflect. To take stock of your life and your priorities.
3. Grounding, which I believe is so important and underrated. This is simply getting in touch with nature, gardening, walking, just touching nature, when we are so surrounded by unnatural materials.
I feel this time is a gift to lots of people to emerge from their old lives and to go back to ‘normal’ life when that happens knowing that things will be different. Maybe, better. Maybe looking at the world around us, and people in our lives in a more positive way.
Especially ourselves.
If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, overeating, emotional eating, or wish to stop smoking or stop drinking then give Charlestown Hypnotherapy a call. It really is the perfect time for a change.