05/26/2024
The final R in the 3 Rs of Healing...
Last month we began the discussion about the Gupta Method of the 3 Rs of healing with "Retraining" being the first pillar and "Relaxing the Nervous System" being the second. Today we are going to address the final R , "Re-engaging with Joy"!
Remember that our body (our fascia) is our tangible subconscious and what we feel on the inside can show up in our body.
When pain becomes an everyday part of our life, our world tends to shrink and what we make time for tends to get whittled down to the basic functions to "survive" each day. This can lead to feelings of frustration, isolation and anxiety which can then create a negative feedback loop in our body, creating more fascial tension. Soon enough we have a hard time even recalling what really does bring us joy. I get this...I've been there and it's a challenging habit to modify. It takes an honest and courageous assessment of your life and taking steps to address it.
Taking the time to prioritize re-engaging in joyful activities can impact your physiology in many ways including:
- boosting your immune system
- soothing your nervous system.
- releasing endorphins
- increasing your pain tolerance
- burning calories
- improving cardiac function
If physical activity is tough at this time, consider starting small or finding other activities that engage your creativity. If you find changing your habits tough, one sure way to combat that notion is to remind yourself you always have the option of doing nothing and staying the same. Sometimes that revelation can really spur change and exploration!
So ask yourself: What are my favorite, joyful activities and am I engaging in them regularly?
