lessons from getting acupuncture
Hey there, Lovely Humans!
This week, a one-liner from my acupuncturist had me raising my eyebrows and giving the mirror some serious side-eye. As she placed the needles in, she mentioned that the placement of these particular ones might stir up some emotions. Then she dropped this wisdom bomb:
"Don't go looking for stories or make any up."
Boom. That one hit me square in the chest.
How many times do we go searching for explanations for how we feel? How often do we dive headfirst into the WHYs—why am I upset, why am I thinking this, why do I feel this way? For me, it’s... well, too many times to count.
A Self-Care Tip for the Week
Let’s pause this spiral of storytelling together, okay? Here's what I tryyyyy (key word) to do instead:
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Pause and Breathe
Whenever that urge to create a narrative pops up, just breathe. A slow inhale to fill yourself with calm, and a steady exhale to release the tension. That’s it. Just breathe. -
Observe Without Judgment
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Notice your emotions witho
