If we avoid our emotions to the point of suppressing them, that creates all sorts of problems in our minds and bodies. Those feelings are bound to come out one way or another and probably wreak havoc in the process.
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Did you know that in order for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, first it digests itself releasing enzymes to dissolve all of its tissues. In fact, if you were to open a cocoon at the right time, caterpillar soup would fall out. Yes, you read that right, IT DIGESTS ITSELF! At one point it becomes soup.....a stone's throw away from nothingness.
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Definition of victim: one that is acted on and usually adversely affected by a force or agent
Definition of victor: one that defeats an enemy or opponent
Do you notice that victim is "acted on" and victor is "one that defeats"?
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While I miss him terribly and would love for him to still be here with us, I don't miss the sleepless nights and the chaotic havok that his addiction created in our lives while he was alive.
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Traditions can be like that. They can be comforting, and keep you connected to the ones you've lost. They can be the thread that helps to hold families together and keep the spirit and memories of our loved ones close to our heart.
But what happens when our traditions are not helpful?
More specifically, what are our traditions around grief and grieving? Did your family talk about grief and loss or just get quiet and stuff things emotionally? Perhaps your culture has some traditions around grief and loss that actually make it wrong or not okay to move forward.
One of the reasons people get stuck in grief is that they seek out support but never embrace rehabilitation.
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Honestly, I think that there's no other time of year that is more triggering or upsetting than the holidays when you're walking through grief. But we don't have to just let the holidays happen to us. We can be proactive and take some steps to navigate through this season without hitting landmines.
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…laughter is some of the best natural medicine that you can use…
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While it might be tempting to want to binge on sugar, or processed foods or even alcohol during this time, that really is sabotaging the overall goal, which is to restore harmony and balance to your system.
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Get up and move your body; it's going to do so much good for you emotionally and physically.
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While we can't completely always control our ability to sleep, there are so many ways that we can help support positive sleep experiences, so that you can put your best foot forward to restore everything else that's going on in your mind and body.
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