One of the reasons I have been enjoying writing these posts is that each week, an old friend is inspired to reach out to me to talk about something they are working on, something they did, or just to reconnect with me.
This past week, I had one such moment. A former yoga student who recently retired started to do a lot of personal work when we first met. We would use asana through our sessions but would weave in meditation and mantras. These practices help us connect to the teachers long before thoroughly studying our higher selves. This sense of change needed to occur through these practices, and fear of change was still a gripping factor. After several years, this fear started to loosen, and she was able to make the changes that she needed to begin her healing journey. I find her story inspirational; maybe someday, she will share more of it here.
For most of us, fear has such a grip on us that we cannot even name it. This constant undercurrent pulls us into the depths of depression, sadness, substance use disorder, and the inability to see what is ours to do in this life. However, when we have a little hope, a practice, or a supportive soul in our lives, we see what keeps us from thriving during this life.
I share this with you because my friend, on her journey, started to have compassion and empathy for herself and her emotions. When she connected to courage and let fear be released, she shared how she didn’t understand all the emotions and burdens she suppressed and kept choosing pain over self-love and happiness. Also, in her journey, she has made Post-it pads to empower others still struggling with being gripped and not yet in their power during this election (see below). In a singular moment, one only needs to figure out that helping someone else means allowing yourself to another level of decision-making.
If you would like a pad of these to share, put in bathroom stalls, on the back of the boxes of things that only women purchase, place in areas you want to share an invitation - please reach out to me at suzannejanene@gmail.com I can put you in touch with Jan.
God Bless You,
Suzanne Scholten
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