Hello, everyone. As we go through this huge transition that feels frightening and uncertain, I want to send out a message of love and support. I was born into a family and community of professional artists. From them I learned that we must keep changing and evolving in order to survive. I’ve been repeating this message over and over to my clients this week (and reminding myself at the same time). I’ve moved all my client appointments and group trainings online for now, and I’m excited about being able to serve everyone in this new way.
I’ve also been starting each client session by doing 3 deep, calming breaths with my clients. Deep breathing is Nature’s Xanax. It is an action that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, and can help us find our center and re-connect with the present moment. Now more than ever, the present moment is where we can show up as our best self, with our mind open to new lessons and solutions.
Lastly, I’ve been encouraging everyone to find time for feelings. Attempting to disown or discard the heavy emotions that can crop up during times like these can be even more unbalancing than expressing them. My mentors have always been crystal-clear on the importance of letting emotions periodically rise up and spill over, like a valve releasing pressure so it can continue doing its job. This is not a sign of weakness, but rather of self-care and self-respect. By honoring and expressing our emotions we can also stay in touch with our empathy, which is a priority as we go forward into this new paradigm together.
I hope you find this helpful. I believe in us!
My best to all,
-Alicia