Getting Unstuck
If you have been wondering what I have been up to, here is my story. I have spent the last 6 months practicing Kundalini yoga with a Certified Light Leader Coach®. She is a dear friend that I met through purchasing vitamins 5 years ago, and we have connected on a deeper level. We have followed some of the same spiritual and growth leaders and I had the privilege of watching her development as she certified as a LIght Leader and Kundalini teacher.
So, why am I telling you this? My absence these last few months is because I was taking time to recover from some major changes I have made through these last few years, and I wanted to release some residue from the hurts and resentments I had experienced. I’ve been doing the healing work on my body and mind for these months to repair limiting beliefs, bust through energetic blocks and break generational cycles that have kept me stuck in many areas of my life.
This is a serious practice. I’ve been working with the Earth Element. According to Chinese Medicine, the Earth Element is related to our ability to give from a nurturing and grounded place. Giving to ourselves is equally important as it is to giving to others. This work became important for me, as I espouse to be a burnout coach, yet toward the end of last school year, I found myself spiraling toward burnout again. I was able to rebound quickly, though (a topic for another post) and I was ready to start this school year from a grounded and peaceful place. And though I have yet another new prep, AP Psychology, I trust that I will not burnout or run myself down again, because this Earth Practice allows me to give with ease and from a place of being grounded, knowing that I already have everything I need.
Most every educator and mother I know is a nurturer by nature. Nurses, physical therapists, home health aids, people who care for aging family members, we are all nurturers. It is unfortunately very common for nurturers to be unbalanced in our Earth element. The archetype of the Earth Element is the Nurturer. I have been practicing the oneness kriya and opening the meridians (think energetic highways) that run through our Earth element in our body. Being unbalanced exacerbates stress, and a side effect of stress, especially for women, is holding extra weight in our midsections. There are several meridians that run through our stomachs and spleens. It is also no coincidence that our stomachs are what digest both food, and our emotions. That is why some people eat to numb their emotions. Nurturers tend to be unbalanced because we are constantly giving to others and pouring from an empty cup. This leads to overwhelm, anxiety and feelings of burnout…
After MONTHS of working on balancing this part of my body, it is amazing how I feel. I can’t tell you how many people I know have shared how I seem to be glowing. That they like my energy. Many of my friends have noticed a difference.
Here are some of the changes I have made as a result of the consistency of this Oneness practice.
I am excited to get out of bed and do my morning practice, as where I was lethargic and dragging before.
I feel rested, peaceful and energized in my body.
I connect with my true self throughout the day, and no longer believe that I am the thoughts I think.
I am excited to move my body, eat nutritious foods, and rest when I am tired.
I am getting a good night's sleep.
I have let go of limiting beliefs about self care being selfish and trust that resting and digesting is not only in my best interest, but it allows me to be my best for everyone I serve.
I prioritize self care by carving out time and prioritizing it by calendaring whitespace, boxing, yoga and time with friends and family.
I have set strong boundaries about leaving school and what I commit to out of school so I have time for what matters most to me.
I know that I will remain consistent in these practices as they are serving my future self and best interest, rather than trying to instantly attain some goal or standard.
My skin is glowing. I Have lost 25 lbs and I am pain free.
My daily morning practice has given me a sense of grounding and clarity around my highest priorities and has allowed me to consistently do what I ought to do when it comes to movement, rest, sleep and nutrition. Working out or meal prepping no longer feels like punishment, or something I don’t have time for, but an investment in myself that is allowing me to be the best version of myself. This has parlayed into the healthiest version of myself physically, mentally and spiritually.
I had spent a lot of time and made lots of excuses for how I didn’t have the time or energy to workout, sleep, or prioritize myself. This practice has allowed me to see how I was getting in my own way, and to create the energy and feelings that I wanted so that making these choices were easy and non negotiable.
We have an enormous amount of power and energy to heal our body and minds. Prioritizing wellbeing has a ripple effect on all areas of your life. Why can I stick to these practices now, when I wasn’t able to in the past? My intentions are different. I am no longer pushing, punishing and shaming myself for what I did not do. Every day I ask what would be in my best interest? If I am faced with something, I ask if it is in my best interest. Instead of trying to muster the willpower to push through, I am making choices with ease that make me feel my best and create the energy to want to take further inspired actions. This energy work is no joke. By balancing my Earth energy, I can feel the energy coursing through my body. When I can’t, I want that feeling. I know resting, taking a slow stroll, or taking a bath will allow me to empty some of what is not serving me and create clear energy and tranquility that allows me to be my best self. That is what I wish for you!
