Pendulation describes movement back and forth. In Somatic Experiencing, it is the practice of moving from pleasant to unpleasant, or neutral/ease to challenge.
When you move back and forth from what’s safe to what may feel a bit more challenging, your nervous system is able to integrate small doses at a time and expand its capacity to feel both. It’s akin to taking small bites of your food, chewing it, and taking a breath before going in for more. You shouldn’t take the whole meal at one time!
Take sweet care of your body this week! Your body is your home, your temple, and you only have one. My very grandpa, who is now 87 and spent years of focusing on money and gain, reminded me recently of how important the body is. He said that if you don’t have your body, you don’t have anything. It’s true! I’d love to share some simple steps with you to give yourself some Body Love.
I am a healing junkie in recovery!
My addiction has been longstanding for the last 10 years. I crave moving through my emotions, learning more, doing constant healing work, throwing myself into the next challenge, being triggered and growing.
Once, an energy work practitioner told me that I am like a strong yellow diamond that throws itself onto the toughest surfaces just to see what I’m made of. And it’s true that I get a high from this. I expand and grow; I become stronger and more powerful.
I enjoy all of this and I know myself more deeply. What I want, who I truly am (not all of the beliefs I hold, but the divine consciousness), and the possibilities of who I can be.
Marma points, tender junctions along the energy channels, provided the mapping of acupressure points in Chinese Medicine. In today’s Self – Love Note ❤, I show you point 24.5, called Conception Vessel or Third Eye, great for calming the mind + Spirit.
Even when I thought I was loving in communicating in my love relationships, I had often been challenged and told by my partners that I was not! I had learned all the tricks and words through my study of psychology and communication, but I was somehow still getting into hurtful arguments and repeated conflicts. It took me some time to … Read More
I noticed a feeling of stress in my body when I began to write this Self – Love Note. I thought to myself, “This week, I am taking a break from Self – Love Notes.” Just the thought alone and allowing myself permission to do so made me feel instantly better. So, I had some energy to invite you all to take a break with me.