Obstacles lead the way 💜
The obstacle as the way,
Most of us have experienced heartbreak of some form, but can you recall a few fleeting moments after heartbreak where your heart felt more open to love? Moments where time was non-linear and you had more capacity, noticing and richness of sensation after feeling the pain of loss or change?
A concept that dates back to the stoic, Marcus Aurelius, said “the impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” Or more simply put, within the moments of intensity or in the face of an obstacle we find what we are seeking.
It's really common for our human nature, when unchecked, to try to avoid pain at all costs. It takes a certain amount of integrity to face challenge and see the way through. If you are reading this, I know you are someone who has moved through challenge and tasted the sweet fruit of that labor.
Nervous system integration is the process of making meaning of those experiences. Through integration we become more whole with our life’s experiences. We open our capacity to all shades of life. We experience more sunshine & rainbows AND we have the depth to handle the storms & dark days.
Feelings of gratitude, neutrality, or peace are signs that our system has deeply integrated an experience. Whereas charged emotions such as feelings of bitterness, anger, sadness, are signs that deeper integration is necessary for it to not have an impact on our daily choices, habits, and life.
Here a few reflection questions to embrace the obstacle as the way in your life today:
💜 What challenges have I moved through in the past that deepened my capacity on the other side?
💜 What obstacles are coming up for me now?
💜 Notice with compassion: do I ignore them or stuff them down?
💜 How can I build my resources so I can move through them instead?
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January weekend immersion- Journey to Optimal
If this concept of the obstacle is the way intrigues you - you may wish to join our half day experience with an intimate group of four wonderful folks where we will dive more into nervous system integration, and rewiring our response for optimal. In this nourishing, slow, spacious workshop we combine body work (integration sessions, yes a series of them in the same day, to deepen the unwiring of the familiar and rewiring of optimal) and space to explore the deep layers of wisdom and insight your body holds, combining the two to rejuvenate your senses, activate deep healing, and open your perception system to truly live from your new reality.
Date: Saturday, 1/11 from 1-4pm
Location: Heart of Life
*Because there will be a very limited availability of space for this opportunity, please save your spot here.
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In gratitude & good health,
Dr. Jessica