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In this episode, I reflect on how to stay grounded during challenging times - both in our personal lives and amid the broader political landscape. With executive orders, policy changes, and their real-world impacts affecting many in our community, I share what's helping me maintain perspective and balance.
What You'll Learn:
- Why our nervous systems aren't designed for the constant barrage of news and information we face today
- How setting boundaries around "inputs" (what we see, hear, and consume) is crucial for wellbeing
- Understanding the Four Noble Truths, which teaches that suffering is inevitable, but our reaction to it is optional
- How our nervous system state dictates the lens through which we see the world
- The importance of returning to basics: movement, sleep, nourishing food, and contemplative practice
- Why asking "What would love do?" can be a powerful guiding question
Key Reminders:
- Be meticulous about boundaries with inputs - what comes in through your eyes, ears, and mouth
- The state of your nervous system affects how you interpret everything around you
- When in a dysregulated state, your body starts shutting down vital systems
- Self-love isn't fluffy - it's foundational to being able to give love to others
- If you're listening to this podcast, you're a pattern interrupter and a lightworker
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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!
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