Have you ever noticed how a swift critical thought can make your entire chest feel tight and restricted?
This physical sensation is your nervous system reacting to your own internal chatter as if it were an actual external threat.
The Power of Congruence
“The vagus nerve is deeply plugged into our heart, our guts, and our voice. Whenever we turn inward to check in with our true feelings… we’re lighting up the vagus nerve.” — Dr. Glenn Doyle
When our internal state matches our outward expression, our body recognizes it as safety. Acknowledging the harsh voice of the critic brings instant physiological relief.
Midpoint of the Inner Council
We are almost halfway through our 10-week series, THE INNER COUNCIL: Leading Your Mind with Compassion.
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We are actively practicing “unblending” from overwhelming thoughts.
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Instead of fighting the critic or the worrier, we interview them with curiosity.
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We meet this Wednesday at 2:00 PM Eastern live on Zoom, and I hope you will join me!
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If you missed any previous workshops, you can listen to the podcast episodes at https://creative-journey.pinecast.co/?page=1.
A 3-Step Somatic Reset
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Place Your Hands: Place your flat hands firmly over your heart center and let your elbows rest heavily against your ribs.
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Feel the Warmth: Breathe slowly and notice the gentle, soothing warmth radiating from your palms directly into your chest.
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Hum a Resonance: Hum a low, steady note and focus on the physical vibration moving through your throat and ribs.
Connect and Follow
Join me daily on social media for posts and videos where we practice these somatic tools together!
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Facebook Daily Posts: https://www.facebook.com/share/19AqKXizfy/
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YouTube Daily Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachKaila2