thank you so so much for writing these newsletters. i feel seen, heard and most importantly reading you words make me feel grounded. thank you.and what was the 1st one u've attached ? hbo max isnt available here so im unable to view it
Your posts are always so soothing and relatable. It always feels like it’s a message for me and somehow this makes me feel seen and less alone. Thank you Lisa!
Thank you for sharing that you're in a mud phase or maybe you're not anymore it being almost 2 months later, or maybe you still are because it can be easy to get stuck in the mud. I've been in the mud for years, particularly this past year. This past year I started having flashbacks and that took away all hope of ever getting out of the mud. But, I think I had a big "moment" in EMDR this past week, which created a new found hope of feeling that healing may be possible.
It all still feels incredibly heavy, I'm still very numb to a lot of it, I'm pretty sure I'm still stuck in the mud, but I think I just realized I just have to step out of my shoes to get out of the mud(easier said than done).
Like you said, there is so much pain and fear in knowing I will continuously cycle to old wounds, I have so much hate towards that, that I can't control that, that no matter how hard I try, no matter how much reading, exercise, mindfulness, therapy I do, I will have to endure the cycles, and I hate that, partly because I don't trust I will make it through as I've tried a few times to end the cycle, if you catch my drift. But alas, I am hopeful for the first time in years.
That feels like a lot to share over a screen lol I hope it wasn't too much to share.
“Being with the lonely part of me has allowed me to notice where I’m withdrawing, where I’m missing opportunities to connect, and where I may want to re-connect.
Being with the confused part of me has allowed me to recognize where I need clarity, feel the discomfort of being honest about what’s no longer working, and choose to take aligned action in ways that will support my future self.”
Deeply feeling this and going to meditate and journal more on this today. Thank you so much for your words. For being.
currently circling back towards the 7th death anniversary of some very precious loved ones & reckoning with all the grief, the weight, the judgement that comes with it—this newsletter brought me such a timely reminder that re-centering, befriending & meeting myself is an option.
thank you so so much for writing these newsletters. i feel seen, heard and most importantly reading you words make me feel grounded. thank you.and what was the 1st one u've attached ? hbo max isnt available here so im unable to view it
So thankful. It is Brene Brown's new special, formed from her new book. Eager to see if it's eventually available elsewhere! 🙏🏻
Thank you for your words, helpful as always. The idea of making friends with old wounds is hard but the only way to live with them. Still trying.
An ongoing practice -- thank you for being here.
Your posts are always so soothing and relatable. It always feels like it’s a message for me and somehow this makes me feel seen and less alone. Thank you Lisa!
I'm so grateful to hear this -- and so glad anything I share may be supportive for you. Thank you for being here!
This post instilled a sense of calmness in me. Your newsletters allow me to take a pause, breathe and rejuvenate myself before a hectic week ahead.
I'm so thankful to hear that. Thank you for this reflection and for being here 🤍
This just spoke straight to my heart, like so much of what you share. Thankful. 💜
Thank you so much for your reflection and for reading 🤍
Beautiful expressed💛 I love the concept of making friends, acknowledging and connecting with that part of us.
So glad it connected with you <3 Thank you for being here.
I made it to this one late.
Thank you for sharing that you're in a mud phase or maybe you're not anymore it being almost 2 months later, or maybe you still are because it can be easy to get stuck in the mud. I've been in the mud for years, particularly this past year. This past year I started having flashbacks and that took away all hope of ever getting out of the mud. But, I think I had a big "moment" in EMDR this past week, which created a new found hope of feeling that healing may be possible.
It all still feels incredibly heavy, I'm still very numb to a lot of it, I'm pretty sure I'm still stuck in the mud, but I think I just realized I just have to step out of my shoes to get out of the mud(easier said than done).
Like you said, there is so much pain and fear in knowing I will continuously cycle to old wounds, I have so much hate towards that, that I can't control that, that no matter how hard I try, no matter how much reading, exercise, mindfulness, therapy I do, I will have to endure the cycles, and I hate that, partly because I don't trust I will make it through as I've tried a few times to end the cycle, if you catch my drift. But alas, I am hopeful for the first time in years.
That feels like a lot to share over a screen lol I hope it wasn't too much to share.
“Being with the lonely part of me has allowed me to notice where I’m withdrawing, where I’m missing opportunities to connect, and where I may want to re-connect.
Being with the confused part of me has allowed me to recognize where I need clarity, feel the discomfort of being honest about what’s no longer working, and choose to take aligned action in ways that will support my future self.”
Deeply feeling this and going to meditate and journal more on this today. Thank you so much for your words. For being.
currently circling back towards the 7th death anniversary of some very precious loved ones & reckoning with all the grief, the weight, the judgement that comes with it—this newsletter brought me such a timely reminder that re-centering, befriending & meeting myself is an option.
Yes, a continuous circling back over a lifetime... And also remembering that with the circling back means circling out again eventually. 🙏🏻