REMEMBERING WHAT I’VE LEARNED
My main issue
is with my mind and body
this is what makes me feel
one way and another
My mind palpable
buzzing and tight or
relaxed and fluid
and the associated
feelings in the body
that contribute to that
or are caused by it
feedback and
feedforward
multiple ways
It’s anxiety
that bothers me the most
tight throat, tight head
churning stomach
stew of thoughts
And usually over nothing!
Fortunately I’ve learned stuff
It’s just a matter of remembering
what I’ve learned
What is it that connects this
moment to the lesson learned?
What lasso, platform of grace
makes those neurons connect?
What I’ve learned:
Self-soothing through music, art and writing
conversation, prayer
Self-soothing through putting oneself
in better situations
taking care of what one
consumes
handling what one
should handle
How an animal suns itself,
breathing, just being itself
turtle on a log
Cats self-soothe,
they purr if need be
jump start thrums
of happiness
Self-soothe,
smile, have a warm drink,
a bath, hug yourself
Self-soothing
can involve two:
get yourself by
your companion or
family member or friend
and soak up a hug
Develop new habits–
Soothe until you don’t
even realize you are doing
preventative maintenance
Why even call it self-soothing–
maybe it’s just taking care
of yourself–the stuff
of love for yourself!
Love yourself!
~ Lady