Like the changing seasons, our feelings often overlap, mix and blend. Here’s how we can feel more steadiness—without trying to figure anything out or force anything to change.

A friend recently asked me how I’m doing and my response was, “Feeling all the feels and allowing multiple truths.” Can you relate?

There’s something about the truth of that, which fits this season of transitional time. This mix of going from summer into fall and winter into spring (hello, Aussies!).

Season’s don’t flicker on and off; they blend. They co-exist and overlap. And, the same can be said for our feelings.

In this week’s guided exercise, I offer support on how we can be with the truth of our experience and any feelings that pop up in response. The feeling AND the feelings about the feeling.

You might be wondering, Why’s that important? Why bother? Great questions! Let me answer.

• Have you noticed how that uncomfortable feeling you try to push away (anxiety, frustration, irritability …) often comes back louder, stronger and sometimes with a how-dare-you vengeance?

• Does it feel a bit crowded within as if you’re caught in a push-pull tug-of-war—one thought saying, “Do it!” and another thought saying, “Don’t do it!”

• Or perhaps, it’s hard to sense of what feels right because there's an inner critic saying things like, “You should” “Why aren’t you …?” or “You’re being ridiculous,” which is kicking up dust and clouding your clarity.

For those reasons and many more, it can be helpful to pause and make room for how you’re feeling and the reactions to it. As a result of being with your experience in this gentle and respectful way, some space can open up. You may begin to feel a bit more steadiness and a bit more ease—without any … you guessed it … fixing, forcing or pushing. 😉

Watch the guided somatic exercise.

Sometimes being with what we’re feeling (and the reactions to it!) can be hard to do on our own. If you’d like some support with what you’re bumping up against, let’s chat! Click the button below to schedule a free 20-minute chat, and we can talk about what’s getting in your way and how I can support you.

Lastly, there are just a few days left to register for Wanting Connection, Without Losing Yourself. If you find yourself editing what you say or pushing past what feels comfortable because you don’t want to risk losing someone, this course may be for you.

Here’s to living fully in these hard times,

Lauren

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