02/19/2026
My nervous system is currently under a lot of pressure. I’m grieving and my mental chatter is at an all-time high.
In moments like this, I don't try to meditate it away. I don't ask my mind to be quiet. That's asking too much of a heart that’s hurting.
Instead, I look for signals of safety. I look at the fractals in this plant (the repeating patterns nature uses to build itself). I let my eyes trace the leaves. I use my senses to calm and promote ease. I don't try to fix my feelings; I just try to tell my nervous system that, despite the pain, I am physically safe at this moment.
If you’re white-knuckling your way through a hard season, stop trying to force calm. Just look for a signal.
On 3/2 at , we aren't just practicing quiet. We are practicing how to find that signal when life feels like too much. I'd love to have you there.
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