It’s never too late…

I’ve been kind of quiet lately. There’s a lot going on professionally, and I notice that when that happens, I’m even more intentional about and protective of my “me time”. 

Contrary to popular belief, when things are crazy, it’s even more important to make time to resource ourselves. When things are busy, the first thing that usually goes out the window is our self care. Simply because “we don’t have time.” Isn’t that what we say?  “Go, go, go” is a symptom of the modern world. It’s not a badge of honor, it’s actually a sure path to disconnect even more from your self. So what the heck do we do? 

When the house is burning, you’re not sitting there wondering how it started or if your clothes that you were going to wear tomorrow are okay. You take care of yourself by getting out of there. When you’re thirsty, you don’t say to yourself “meh, maybe I’ll have some water tomorrow.” 

The truth is that if we keep waiting “until…” we will never get to have time for ourselves. There’s always something or someone vying for your attention and time. 

Over the years I learned that not everything has to happen right now. And not everyone’s emergency has to be my emergency (it rarely is a true emergency anyway.) Your time is a currency. Choose to invest it wisely. 

One of my recent investments is time to re-learn to play the guitar. I used to play when I was younger, but I’ve taken a break from it. A long one…about 35 years! Recently, the Universe has been sending me messages about playing more, so here I am! Picking it up again in my 40’s! 

I’m not good at it, by any stretch, but I’m enjoying it a lot and I’m having fun! Sometimes it’s 15 minutes a day and it’s my time to use my brain in a different way and to engage with the sound of the music.

So that’s one thing I’ve been up to. Professionally, besides my private sessions, you can check out the Q&A coming up on Aug 27th about our life-changing psychosomatic program: Compassionate Inquiry Circles and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.

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Compassionate Inquiry Circles

If you are a fan of Gabor Maté’s work like I am, then you probably heard about Compassionate Inquiry. His most recent documentary, The Wisdom of Trauma, took the world by storm and opened the eyes of millions of people about the impact of trauma. Through his unique way of asking questions, he was able to bring to surface emotions and beliefs which people had been holding on to, unconsciously, and which shaped their lives, by taking them away from their true self.

Gabor Maté says that the essence of trauma is separation of the self. With this program, we are able to bring to you his unique approach in a format which is safe and facilitated with expertise. For 10 weeks, through Compassionate Inquiry and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, you have a chance to connect with your true self by understanding what gets in the way right now and how to get back to yourself in an authentic and sustainable way. 

Cristina is a therapist and a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner and Circle Leader. She’s one of the first generations of circle leaders, working with Gabor Maté’s team for a couple of years and guiding participants through this interactive, experiential program. When I met her, the first thing I noticed is the calm and steady energy she exudes, and her ability to hold space for the people she is connecting with, so I am excited to be able to partner with her. 

Because this is an experiential program which takes you on a road of self-reflection and expression, it can trigger past trauma. So Gabor Maté’s team recommends to be simultaneously engaged in yoga or mindful movement practices. Which is why Cristina and I have decided to bring in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, a modality which has been studied and validated specifically for complex trauma and PTSD, for a comprehensive psychosomatic program.

You can read more about the program here and also you can sign up or register for the Q&A on August 27th. 

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