Amazing. Caitlin. So good to have this awareness. It really is a practice. Again and again. And I’d add that I include a few oxigenating calming breaths will put the fight flight freeze part brain into neutral which helps me every time.
“Shoulds” are the joy killers—quiet but relentless. They sneak in, chip away at your confidence, and steal the present moment. Noticing them is the first step. Getting them to shift is the work. You’re allowed to be exactly where you are.
Acceptance of the reality of each moment, whether sitting thinking, taking a shower, or being angered by ignorance, is the platform we can stand on for our next wise action.
Radical acceptance -not an easy option but a mindful choice. I think your flow with this really helps unpack what it means and what it doesn't mean. I found that helpful, thanks.
Amazing. Caitlin. So good to have this awareness. It really is a practice. Again and again. And I’d add that I include a few oxigenating calming breaths will put the fight flight freeze part brain into neutral which helps me every time.
Oh yes, the deep belly breaths too! Great advice!
“Shoulds” are the joy killers—quiet but relentless. They sneak in, chip away at your confidence, and steal the present moment. Noticing them is the first step. Getting them to shift is the work. You’re allowed to be exactly where you are.
Yes 🙌
Caitlin,
You express this concept so clearly.
Acceptance of the reality of each moment, whether sitting thinking, taking a shower, or being angered by ignorance, is the platform we can stand on for our next wise action.
Yes! And you express it so succinctly! 😊 (I'm bad at being succinct! 😅)
I have my moments.
I’m usually an infodumper!
Radical acceptance -not an easy option but a mindful choice. I think your flow with this really helps unpack what it means and what it doesn't mean. I found that helpful, thanks.
Glad you found it helpful!
Well-written, very funny, wise, and one of the best posts I have read on the 'Stack"!