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I am slowly learning to sit with my feelings. I still find it very difficult at times, sometimes it's easier to acknowledge the feeling and then let myself move on for a while, because as a beginner I someyimes still feel overwhelmed by my feelings. One step at a time....:)

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I find it very difficult too at times, my default still is to shy away. Exactly, one step at a time. Self compassion and being kind to yourself is better than forcing yourself to stay somewhere too uncomfortable x

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Beautiful, Jodie. I’ve never heard of RAIN before but I love that concept. I have a really hard time with stewing in my feelings too much and getting caught up in it all rather than feeling them and moving forward. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️

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RAIN has been such a huge help, Tara's meditations in general to be honest when it comes to this. I have to force myself to do them at times and face the discomfort, but it's interesting how much it does ease once I acknowledge it! Let me know if you end up trying RAIN and what you think x

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I love that! I will definitely have to give it a try and let you know! Thank you for the recommendation.

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Currently reading Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach and this mirrors a lot of the lessons in that book, ones that I’ve been thinking about for days. It’s honestly comforting to know that you still have your ~unconscious~ days even while putting this stuff into practice! I’m just starting out so hearing about another person’s journey is helpful.

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Think Radical Acceptance is one of my all time favourite books. Absolutely, I think I'll always have those moments as life changes and new challenges come up!

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To me feeling our feelings requires a both a willingness to embrace our sensitivity and a commitment to nurturing resilience. As you’ve shared here it is an ongoing journey with plenty of peaks and valleys: sometimes a struggle, but always a celebration of what it means to be wholly human.

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Beautifully put, it definitely takes resilience!

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I found your thoughts on it all very inspiring ✨♥️

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August 14, 2023
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The mind works in weird ways when it comes to that right? Funnily enough I was talking about that very experience this weekend, once you talk about something you tend to see it everywhere... I also find it comforting when I actually sit with those feelings and realise I'm actually starting to befriend myself and meet them with compassion, it's a difficult but comforting feeling at the same time

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