Weathering the Storms

 This is a time for many of us when we are digging deep, as the saying goes, to find a way to meet the challenges of our lives, both personally and collectively. Many of us have been powerfully impacted by each other’s emotional struggles, current events, and the feeling of the world shaking with change. The question is: Can we find our way back to a state of grounded, calm, openhearted connection with ourselves and others?

The need to answer this question is great. And although we can't change what we've been through or what we're going through now, we can influence how we respond moving forward. And we can begin by cultivating the inner resources we need — ones that can offer us a glimpse of relief and comfort — when we find ourselves in difficult situations and challenging nervous system states.

When we listen attentively to what our nervous system asks of us, when we allow it to speak through our body and emotions, and when we respond compassionately to its calls with the kindness of a loving friend, healing is naturally evoked. As we learn to support our well-being through self-regulation, breathing techniques, and movement we can step forward with greater resilience and grounded clarity — better prepared to weather whatever storms may come. (Daily OM)