Coping Mechanisms
I don’t know about you, but when shit hits the fan and life starts to get overwhelming and uncertain, the easiest thing for me to do is stop taking care of myself.
It’s so easy to fall out of my morning rituals. To stop meditating. To stop journaling. To stop exercising and eating healthy.
By default, my coping mechanism is to bury myself under my sheets and eat and watch Netflix till I can’t feel anything… not even my own heart.
After 38 years, it is clear to me that this approach will not help. It only prolongs and exacerbates the experience.
What I need most in times like these is to stay as connected and close to my heart as possible.
I need to double down on self-care, friends, family and community.
Since the new lockdown announcement on Friday and the chaos that ensued, I worked hard to evolve past my default programming to run and hide, and instead chose to focus on the things that matter most.
And I am really proud of myself.
I am sharing this post because I know someone out there can relate.
It’s okay if you need to hide. It’s okay if you want to shut down. I get it. I’ve lived it for years.
But…
Maybe you are ready to update that internal operating system. That default programming inside so many of us. Maybe there are gifts in these really challenging times. Opportunities to grow and ascend to a different level of being.
Whatever you choose, just remember: it is a choice.
Love,
D
PS: Two of my favourite self-care practices are meditation and journaling. If you are looking for a bit of space, support and structure to incorporate both into your week, come meditate with us at Artist Morning.
It’s 100% free and everyone is welcome. We meet every Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am (est).
You might just love it. —-> www.ArtistMorning.com / link in bio @dariusbashar
