HOMEcoming's Mini Radical Sabbatical: Decolonize, Dismantle, Dive Deep
On Quieting the Mind
How many thoughts are running through your head? Like right now? Seriously.
Take a moment and notice them.
Today I am reflecting on a dream I had, where in my dream I noticed that I had several thoughts/concerns about someone else’s choices. Yooooo people, I am well aware of this flavor of intrusive thoughts of mine, where I am preoccupied with others seemingly, as an act of care, but to notice it also occurring in my dreams?! That’s some deep patterns of behavior. Deeeeep.
So what does it take to quiet my thoughts, in my dreams and waking life, so that I can be present for what is, particularly, what is most aligned with me?
Well first, I straight up tell myself it’s none of my damn business what someone else is doing or contemplating–my tone varies from gentle Buddha to stern Tía/Auntie depending on how tender I am feeling about this truth at the time. And, if for some reason someone else’s choices directly impact me, I can name it, share how I feel and/or remove myself from the situation.
Second, I sit with why I seem to care so damn much. This usually brings up another pattern(s) of mine.
Lastly, I do something for myself, an act of nurturance and love for Self, as self-regulation and positive reinforcement for tending to some unpleasant truths. And sometimes, when I’m feeling really brave or soft, I share my unpleasant truth with Other(s).
Today’s act of nurturance and love for Self is unfolding in the way of nourishing my body with some yummy foods that excite and delight my eyes and my belly, while quietly taking in the trees and the birds and the warm breeze. Aaaand I was feeling soft so I shared my unpleasant truth with a beloved.
If this conversation resonates with you and you’re in the Louisville area and feel called to share in space and conversation, please join us at HOMEcoming’s Mini Radical Sabbatical: Decolonize, Dismantle, Dive Deep Summer Series 2025 (TBD), for some tending to Self in community. In the interim please join me and other practitioners, Steph and Beatriz, in the community of Ybor City, FL as we offer…
DATE: Wednesday May 21st | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Ybor Hive 1802 E. 3rd Avenue Tampa, FL 33605
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How can we remain present amidst chaos?
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How can we reawaken our senses?
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I can relate to having intrusive thoughts, especially in the mornings or at work. Recently, I've been reflecting on the connection I feel with my stillborn twin from my mother's pregnancy. I'm on a journey of understanding this bond.