staying centered through the information tornado

Today, I want to talk about information. Specifically for those of you dealing with a health thing (and who of us is not?!?), what information is helpful and what isn't? Maybe you have your go-to websites or practitioners or doctors. Or maybe you feel lost and don't really know how to get the information that will help you on your healing path. Either boat you are in, you still need some reliable way to wade through it all.

How? Stop and listen. Not to any outside source, but simply to yourself. I know it can be challenging if you feel lost and maybe disconnected from a body that isn't doing what you would like it to do, but it is the most reliable way to navigate the healing journey. The pathway to your healing, even if you have the exact same issue as someone else, can and probably will look totally different.

Tuning in is your superpower. No matter what you've got going, the very best thing you can do before you pick up your phone is stop and listen. You could save yourself a lot of time, energy, worry, and money by just simply stopping and paying attention to your inner signs.

If you need a little help doing this. Try this:

1. Take a few moments to sit quietly.

2. Notice what you are feeling in your body. Is your breathing easy or labored. Do parts of your body feel light? Do other parts feel heavy? Just note (no judgements here).

3. Hold a question in your heart and mind. It could simply be, "What is the best thing to do for myself right now?" or "Please send me guidance on how to go from here." or it may be more specific such as, "Will this practitioner be supportive to my healing?"

4. Then wait and see how your body responds. You may get the word "rest" in your mind and you take an exhale. You may call someone into your mind and your muscles begin to tense (usually a sign to hold off).

5. You may get nothing at all. If that is the case, just keep asking and wait. Don't force an answer. Life has it's own timing and way. If this happens, change things up. Watch netflix, take a walk, clean a cabinet in your house.

Give this a try. And remember, you are in the driver's seat. Information is a tool for you, but shouldn't rule you. Taking time and space could give you the best information you need to go forward on your healing journey!

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