When my mother said that they were so many ways of encouraging someone to do something I thought you was playing... This is you sharing lights and shining your lights on us in a very unconventional way and I really love it my friend..thanks so.much.
For this Lent, I have given up YouTube and frivolous spending. Before my offering to God, I haunted clothing boutiques on a weekly basis, casually picking things I’d have a 90% of not wearing and having to schedule when to return them. Store clerks knew my face and some were friendly while others held a pitying light in their gazes at my capriciousness. Using this period of sacrifice which I’d typically ignored has been restorative- I spend no time agonizing over pretty things I’ll seldom wear and more reading, reigniting waning friendships and increasing my savings. This morning I deleted my shopping apps. I no longer wish to be the person I was.
As for YouTube, I do miss certain aspects of it. Namely content creators who did food, lifestyle and film critiques. I will not relinquish my hold on it after Lent, but I will certainly curb my penchant for animal shorts and celebrity gossip.
Here’s to breaking the hold capitalism has had on me for over a decade.
Wow Sarai this is incredible. Thank you for sharing your commitment and experience with us. It sounds like you’re on that path to keep whittling away what doesn’t serve you. And I love that you’re redefining YouTube’s purpose in your life. It’s inspiring me to keep going with my journey and I’m sure many others who come across your comment too 🩵
Lately I've been trying a few techniques with myself and clients, the 5-5-7 breath works wonders for me, but I also found some value in pulling my ears....(I know how this sounds trust me) lol, but a couple seconds pulling on my own ears in all different directions just calms my nervous system right down....😁, and I think just a small walk in the offleash area once in a while, and putting my hand on a tree for 60 seconds has really helped ground me throughout the last few years.....😀
Thank you for reading and sharing these tips Michael! I want to try the ear one lol I mean I can see how it may relieve head tension. And LOVE the one about putting your hand on a tree. I’ve done that too recently and it really does something
So much value in this. I step outside into nature and remember where I am. The trees don’t need effort to grow. I love the box breathing, and to remember to exhale during the day.
When my mother said that they were so many ways of encouraging someone to do something I thought you was playing... This is you sharing lights and shining your lights on us in a very unconventional way and I really love it my friend..thanks so.much.
Thanks Ral for reading and the kind words ☺️ wishing you much joy!
For this Lent, I have given up YouTube and frivolous spending. Before my offering to God, I haunted clothing boutiques on a weekly basis, casually picking things I’d have a 90% of not wearing and having to schedule when to return them. Store clerks knew my face and some were friendly while others held a pitying light in their gazes at my capriciousness. Using this period of sacrifice which I’d typically ignored has been restorative- I spend no time agonizing over pretty things I’ll seldom wear and more reading, reigniting waning friendships and increasing my savings. This morning I deleted my shopping apps. I no longer wish to be the person I was.
As for YouTube, I do miss certain aspects of it. Namely content creators who did food, lifestyle and film critiques. I will not relinquish my hold on it after Lent, but I will certainly curb my penchant for animal shorts and celebrity gossip.
Here’s to breaking the hold capitalism has had on me for over a decade.
Wow Sarai this is incredible. Thank you for sharing your commitment and experience with us. It sounds like you’re on that path to keep whittling away what doesn’t serve you. And I love that you’re redefining YouTube’s purpose in your life. It’s inspiring me to keep going with my journey and I’m sure many others who come across your comment too 🩵
Lately I've been trying a few techniques with myself and clients, the 5-5-7 breath works wonders for me, but I also found some value in pulling my ears....(I know how this sounds trust me) lol, but a couple seconds pulling on my own ears in all different directions just calms my nervous system right down....😁, and I think just a small walk in the offleash area once in a while, and putting my hand on a tree for 60 seconds has really helped ground me throughout the last few years.....😀
Thank you for reading and sharing these tips Michael! I want to try the ear one lol I mean I can see how it may relieve head tension. And LOVE the one about putting your hand on a tree. I’ve done that too recently and it really does something
So much value in this. I step outside into nature and remember where I am. The trees don’t need effort to grow. I love the box breathing, and to remember to exhale during the day.
Thank you for reading and sharing Lauren 🩵 stepping out in nature is a great idea and I love remembering that trees don’t need effort to grow.