Surviving to Thriving~
When we are in survival mode we give our attention and energy towards all that may "seem" of danger. And while there is real danger out there, when we are in survival, we can take someone's words or something that we see online as an immediate threat. Anything can become a trigger. We create drama. We create trauma. We get stuck in flight, fight, or freeze, and looping. We are drawn to people and situations that fuel this, and we think it's "love" because it's what we've known (this pertains to anyone who has had childhood trauma). And we thrive upon the trauma drama.
Our body actually becomes addicted to the chemicals secreted in stress.
Cortisol, Catecholamines-epinephrine and norepinephrine, Adrenaline, and Endorphins.
We become trauma drama junkies.
We Look For It. We Want It.
We miss the positive and the beautiful of ourselves, and our world. We miss the courageous. We miss the bravery. We miss the glory. We miss the lesson and the wisdom gained.
We miss the Sacredness of Life Itself.
In the healing of our nervous systems, we find peace.
Within ourselves. Within our world. This is the way.
And while a good storm can come through to rumble and boom and get us out of our comfort zones in order to heal more deeply. It is the everyday thoughts, feelings, life, and experiences that shape our reality.
Setting firm boundaries against that which moves us into a state of unease and anxiety is key. Listening to the body and honoring its messages. Note who makes you feel safe, and doesn't. Who lifts you up, and who doesn't. Who do you find healing and a feeling of being grounded and calm with. What places and spaces feel good, and where doesn't. What food and drink makes you feel good, and what doesn't. What we are taking in media wise, what is lifting and healing, what is continuing to fuel the sauce of stress chemicals. What activities feel good, and what is depleting, etc... And make adjustments accordingly. The more that we listen to our body and these cues, the more we begin to trust ourselves and our decisions. The more that we Love ourselves truly and keep ourselves Safe, the more that we build a foundation of Trust.
Of Stability. Of Safety. Of Inner Peace.
When we honor our truth in this way, and create this inner stability and safety, we have clarity. We can sense what is a true danger and what is triggering our ego or our nervous system. We can take the lesson and wisdom gained from our experience and share it forward and move forward ourselves. We Can Heal. We can create from a space of stillness and surety. We feel peace. We create peace. This is truly the key.
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Painting of "Inner Peace" by Jennifer Main Gallery 🙏
