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Growing self compassion through writing
When I started journaling again in 2020, it had been several years since I was in the practice of writing. I journaled my whole life, not consistently (clearly) but with dedication since grade school. Journaling is my therapy, even when I have a therapist. It is a place where I witness myself the most authentically. There are a few things that keep me coming back to my journal writing practice. I’m sharing them in case they are helpful for you too!
What is the lesson I continue to learn?
Tracee Stanley first introduced me to this self inquiry question in 2020. It is a question that supports the clearing of samskaras, mental impressions that can be thought of like a film or residue that clouds our vision. The best way I’ve found to get to know my samskaras is through listening and sensing with the body.
The wind’s message
I watched the pear tree, while it danced in a light breeze this morning. I was reading N. Scott Momady’s book Earth Keeper and felt inspired to wonder about the wind.
Reclaim your center
For many of us, dedicating more than fifteen minutes to meditation or yoga a day is out of the question. We have work, family, and personal obligations that require a lot of attention. Tracee Stanley talks about the “householder practice” being a way to integrate mindfulness practices into daily life. I’ve brought this concept into my own practice and found it reduces the friction I often experience while working or getting through a tough day.