Continuing from yesterday's mirror work practice, self regulation is important to talk about, especially around being seen and seeing ourselves, truthfully and creatively.

 

Journeying the depths of you can be overwhelming, First name / my love. It can bring up fear, judgment, shame, anger, grief, frustrations, and a whole lot of resistance.

 

Culturally, we are taught to compare ourselves to others or to judge the imperfections we see. While this journey is meant to empower you and shift your perspective, insecurities can certainly creep up. I honor your experience. All emotions are welcome. 

 

Following are some gentle and affirming practices to engage with if you ever find yourself in this place. These tools can help you create resiliency and safety for your mind, body, and spirit.

 

Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.

 

Ask your body for consent and listen for your “yes” “no” or “maybe”.

 

Look around your space and slowly allow yourself to take in objects and light around you. Notice that you are here in this present moment, and that you are physically safe.

 

Make direct contact of your body, or a part of your body, with something that provides physical support. For example, hug yourself or stroke non erogenous parts of the body. Press yourself against the ground or seat. Or, step outside and connect your feet to the ground, letting Earth’s energy flow up into your body.

 

Shake your body, starting from your feet and letting it move up, then back down. Have a quick dance and let your body move in any way it wants to.

 

Find a resource in your body that you can come back to at any time if you feel overwhelmed. Speak out loud 3 pleasant sensations in your body, and the location of the sensation. For example, “I feel warmth in my heart”. Find a resource in your body that you can come back to at any point if you need to.

 

Remember, these are practices. Some will come with time, especially reaching for them in moments of heightened nervous system responses.

 

Need support? Hit reply and let's chat it out.

 

With nourishment,

P.S. Need VISUAL or AUDITORY guidance along this journey? Head to my Instagram for short and sweet visuals that follow along each day.

 

P.P.S. Don't forget, our journey ends with an epic live celebration, where I'll take you through my signature creation process from imagination to creative execution with time for Q&A. Add it to your calendar now: Wednesday, March 22nd at 7pm ET.