In Search Of Peace DMV

07/29/2024

Courtesy of DailyOM. How timely. Whew! 😳😳

Experiences We Don’t Understand

All of the events in our lives lead to other events; they are all connected.
Sometimes we have an experience that we don’t understand, but if we look deeply or wait long enough, a reason for that experience will usually reveal itself. All the events in our lives lead to other events, and all that we have manifested in this present moment is the result of past events and experiences. We cannot easily tease apart the many threads that have been woven together to create our current reality. Experiences that don’t make sense, as well as any that we regret, are just as responsible for the good things in our lives as the experiences we do understand or label as “good.”

This is especially important to remember at times when we feel directionless or unsure of what to do. It is often at times like these that we take a job or move to a place without really knowing if it’s the right thing to do. We may ultimately end up leaving the job or the place, but while we were there, we may have met an important friend, or we may have had an experience that changed us in a profound way. When all the pieces of our life don’t quite make sense, we can remember that there may be some hidden gem why we are where we are.

It’s fun to look back on past experiences with an eye to uncovering those gems — the dreadful temporary job in a bland office building that introduced you to the love of your life; the roommate you couldn’t tolerate who gave you a book that changed your life; the time spent living in a city you didn’t like that led you into a deeper relationship with yourself. Remembering these past experiences can restore our faith in the present. Life is full of buried treasures. Chances are, you’re sitting on some right now.

07/15/2024

An Inner Choice (compliments of DailyOM)

Peace starts within us — we cannot bring to the world what we do not have to offer.
At times, we look at the outside world and find it in a state of seeming chaos or disorder. We feel compelled to transform the situation from one of turmoil into one of peace, yet we are often disappointed in our best attempts to do so. One reason for this is that we cannot bring to the world what we do not have to offer. Peace starts in our own minds and hearts, not outside of ourselves, and until its roots are firmly entrenched in our own selves, we cannot manifest it externally. Once we have found it within, we can share it with our family, our community, and the whole world. Some of us may already be doing just that, but for most of us, the first step is looking within and honestly evaluating the state of our own relationship to peacefulness.




Interestingly, people who manifest peace internally are not different from us; they have chattering thoughts and troubled emotions like we all do. The difference is that they do not lend their energy to them, so those thoughts and feelings simply rise and fall like the waves of the ocean without disturbing the deeper waters of peacefulness within. We all have this ability to choose how we distribute our energy, and practice enables us to grow increasingly more serene as we choose the vibration of peace over the vibration of conflict. We begin to see our thoughts and feelings as tiny objects on the surface of our being that pose no threat to the deep interior stillness that is the source of peacefulness.

When we find that we are able to locate ourselves more and more in the deeper waters and less on the tumultuous surface of our being, we have discovered a lasting relationship with peace that will enable us to inspire peace beyond ourselves. Until then, we help the world most by practicing the art of choosing peace within.

06/21/2024

Healing Empath Fatigue

When you learn how to mindfully and energetically cleanse, protect, and renew yourself, you can embrace your empathic nature without fear of losing yourself or neglecting your self-care needs.
If you find yourself overwhelmed and distressed by the emotions of those around you, absorbing feelings such as anxiety, conflict, and pain as if they were your own, you might be experiencing what is known as empath fatigue. Being an empath means you’re blessed with a deep sense of empathy, giving you the ability to walk in another's shoes. But when the path is rocky, it also can mean taking on too many of those jagged stones yourself, creating a heavy emotional burden that taxes your well-being.

Are you experiencing any of these empath fatigue symptoms?

1. Emotionally Overwhelmed: Your innate sensitivity to feel and absorb the emotions of others as if they are your own can weigh heavily and drain your energy.

2. Deep Exhaustion: Absorbing the negative emotions and energies of others can fatigue you physically and emotionally, making it difficult to focus and cope with daily tasks.

3. Heightened Stress: When your stress responses increase, it’s harder to regulate your nervous system.

4. Isolation and Loneliness: You feel a need to withdraw and isolate yourself to avoid further emotional strain, which can lead to a sense of loneliness.

5. Self-Care Neglect: Because everyone else’s problems take priority, you neglect your own needs.

6. Burned Out: You’ve hit a threshold where you find it hard to function normally, where it’s even difficult to get out of bed. Depression is starting to sink in.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s time to seek help, especially if you’re on the verge or in burn out mode. It’s never too late to start to heal and turn your empath overwhelm into a unique opportunity to grow and strengthen your self-awareness.

There is power in an empath — from your intuitive sensitivity to your compassionate nature — but it’s essential to turn that empath superpower inward and cultivate a greater sense of balance in your life. When you learn how to mindfully and energetically cleanse, protect, and renew yourself, you can embrace your empathic nature without fear of losing yourself or neglecting your self-care needs. Explore holistic practices that replenish you such as activities in nature, creating a supportive community, or healing movement like somatic exercises and yoga. Manage your stress and emotions by using techniques, for example, meditation, breathwork, setting boundaries, and nervous system regulation.

The gift of empathy doesn’t demand that you sacrifice your peace and happiness. Be an empath on your terms.

03/27/2024

If you could spend one workday a week working on whatever you wanted, what would that be?

03/12/2024

"The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind."
~ Carolyn Myss

07/24/2023

Hope note from Woman Evolve. Thanks for the reminder!

06/28/2023

Day 2 of voting for Britton Wilson!

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06/27/2023

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