Spring into Renewal, Spring Free from the tyranny of Mental Slavery
Oh my my is it April already?
Time is spinning by so fast … After a long, grey winter, finally some news from the forecasters that the temperatures may be rising.
The spring flowers and blossom are already gracing us with their beauty despite the cold, offering up a welcome dash of colour and sense of hope.
This year the Easter and Passover festivals coincide and have set me thinking on the themes of:
Renewal, Freedom, Rebirth & Hope.
Whether you see yourself as religious, spiritual, secular or a combination of the above – or none of the above – liberty, choice, freedom from slavery are things we can all relate to. For someone highly sensitive, there is also something important around freedom from the slavery of our own minds; the beliefs and anxieties we may be trapped in that tell us that we can’t cope – or lead us to fear that we won’t be able to cope if we put ourselves out in the world. How ready are you to do “whatever it takes”? I know this is something I have struggled with and, talking with other highly sensitive people, I see this being a common thread.
By “whatever it takes” – I don’t mean something immoral – simply something that feels challenging, risky, leaving you feeling exposed to risk of overwhelm etc.
The anticipation of what might happen, based on evidence and experiences that have happened before, is at the core of what can stop many an HSP in their tracks. Do you relate to that? What would it mean for you to transform beyond that and how would you expect to achieve it?
Starting with Small Steps
The answer, I would say, is to start with small steps, support and determined self-care. Building up resilience muscles – the mental ones as well as physical. The usual suspects such as mindfulness, meditation, walking in nature, artistic creative outlets, EFT and other body focused work – and, of course, some tailor-made coaching – all spring to mind.
Mapping out your personal HSP landscape
I have put together a little e-book which will be going onto the site for download to new subscribers – and am working out how to get that to you who have already subscribed. In a perfect world I would have managed to get this sorted already before writing this. Fortunately our world has room for imperfection – even among perfectionistic HSPs! I will find a way to get it to you somehow, should you like to have it. How’s that for modelling imperfection and freedom from mental slavery?
Rebirth, Renewal, Spring and Freedom from the Slavery of the Mind.
If there are particular topics you would like me to cover, questions to answer and coaching services you would like me to develop, I look forward to hearing your thoughts, your inputs, your discussion.
Rebirth, Renewal, Spring and Freedom from the Slavery of the Mind. What’s your next step on the route to Freedom?
With Love and Sensitivity – Happy Spring Holiday Season!
© Annie Wigman – April 2018