Good morning Reader, and Happy Sunday! I hope you will take some time this morning to slow down, breathe deeply and enjoy this newsletter. Have a great week and remember to do something kind for yourself and someone else. ♥️
Human Beings
I shared with a friend recently that I have noticed a sense of calm in myself that has been absent for quite some time. I felt this calm when I first got sober, but aside from that, I think this "calmness" left me at a very young age and I'm just now starting to get it back.
About six weeks ago, a personal health matter came up that caused me to stop dead in my tracks and re-examine everything about my health physically, mentally and energetically. Despite my best efforts over the last few years to be healthy, a thorough re-examination of my habits and patterns made me realize I wasn't in as good of shape as I thought and portrayed.
I think the biggest shock to me during this period of introspection is that I am actually a quite anxious person. My entire life my nervous system has been pushed and tested by multiple external and internal factors and it turns out, I've been a nervous wreck this whole time! 😂Man, imagine what I would be like if I didn't have a regular yoga and meditation practice!
The first thing I added back into my daily routine was a non-negotiable morning meditation. I sit with myself for ten minutes minimum every moning. I take deep belly breaths and visualize all of the negative energy leaving my body. I repeat the affirmation "I trust my body" and breathe into that truth. I allow myself to just sit and be, and see what comes up.
I truly believe that this simple and short practice is what re-ignited my sense of calm and brought some ease to my over-stimulated nervous system. Sometimes it's the most simple practice that has the most profound effects. A few minutes to just sit and be. No external input, noise or validation. Just me and my breath and my trust in life.
When is the last time you allowed yourself to just be? No learning, no doing, no working....just being alive? In our fast-paced, information overload world it can be quite difficult to do this. So go easy on yourself and start with one or two minutes. Keep practicing and see what new insights and gifts open up for you. I can almost guarantee you will discover something you didn't even know about yourself!
Becoming You: A Women's Retreat
There is only two weeks left to sign up for the Becoming You Retreat! Amber and I have been diligently working behind the scenes to curate a beautifully restorative weekend for our guests.
Imagine: a private house in the Tennessee hills, nature trails and waterfalls to explore within walking distance of the property. A beautiful and spacious deck facing the valley at sunset for us to practice yoga on. A warm and inviting kitchen where meals will be shared in community with our new sisters. Cozy and inviting group coaching session with Amber to help you reconnect with your true self and let go of what is no longer serving. Mindful morning meditations, nature walks, an autumn themed art project, a personal retreat workbook and journal.
This and more awaits you at our retreat. We are creating a space that allows you to step away from your responsibilities and daily demands and immerse yourself in an environment of restoration and transformation. We invite you to come and rediscover who you are.
We are also very excited to announce that Native Provisions in Jamestown will be catering some of our meals for the weekend! Along with The Twisted Root as a food sponsor, you are sure to be well fed and nourished at our retreat!
Want more details before you make your decision? Check out all the retreat information here.
Are you ready to say YES to yourself and your happiest, most fulfilling future? Click the button below!
Weekly Inspiration
October 6-12
We are down to one in person class a week! Join us on Tuesday for a mindful morning movement class @ 9AM.
*$10 per class, Cash or Venmo. Located in the community room at Galena Garlic Company in Grimsley.
Our LAST CLASS is October 29, 2024! This will be a celebration of the end of an era! Class picnic will be held after class, so feel free to bring food or drinks to share with the class!
From my heart to yours,
Misty
