It's ok to let go...

Let's talk about the power of letting go...

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When we delve into conversations about racism, we're confronted with centuries of conflict, hurt, and trauma. It's a heavy load to bear, and even acknowledging it can feel overwhelming. But what if we allowed ourselves to let go, just for a moment? What if we stepped out of our heads and into our bodies, releasing the weight of overthinking and defensiveness?

Release the defensiveness.

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Taking a breath, we can tune into our bodies and truly listen to what they're telling us. By reconnecting with ourselves first, we open the door to building meaningful connections with others. We stop and truly listen, without the distractions of our busy minds.

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Let’s take a deep breath now.

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Disembodiment, or stepping outside of our bodies, is a common trauma response. It's a way of disconnecting from the overwhelming emotions and sensations that arise. But by embracing our felt sense—the physical sensations that accompany our emotions—we can begin to sit with discomfort and process it in a healthy way.

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Blocking our felt sense can lead to several detrimental outcomes:

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o?? Emotional Suppression: We suppress our emotions rather than acknowledging and processing them, leading to pent-up feelings of anger, sadness, or anxiety.

o?? Physical Tension: Ignoring our felt sense often results in physical tension in the body, such as tightness in muscles, headaches, or stomach discomfort.

o?? Disconnection from Others: We may struggle to empathise with others and connect on a deeper level, hindering our relationships.

o?? Limited Self-Awareness: Without awareness of our emotions and physical sensations, we may struggle to understand ourselves and make healthy choices. ack of accountability.

o?? Increased Stress: Suppressing our felt sense can increase stress levels as we internalise unresolved emotions, impacting our mental and physical health.

o?? Escalation of Conflict: Blocked felt sense can contribute to escalating conflicts as unresolved emotions surface, making disagreements more intense and difficult to resolve.

o?? It's essential to recognise the consequences of blocking our felt sense and prioritise emotional awareness to promote healing and growth.

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Embracing our felt sense is a transformative journey that begins with a willingness to release the grip of cognitive overload and surrender to the wisdom of our bodies. As we navigate conversations about race, it's easy to get lost in the complexities and discomforts, but what if we allowed ourselves a moment of surrender? By stepping out of our heads and into our bodies, we create space to reconnect with our innate intuition and empathy. Embracing our felt sense isn't about avoiding discomfort; it's about honouring the truth of our experiences and cultivating a deeper sense of compassion—for ourselves and others. Through mindfulness practices and self-compassion, we can gently invite our felt sense to the forefront, allowing it to guide us towards a greater understanding and healing. It's a journey of self-discovery and resilience, and it starts with the simple act of letting go.

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Acknowledging our felt sense is crucial to being able to learn how to regulate our own nervous systems, especially if you start to disassociate in discussions about race. If we ignore our own discomfort, we risk overlooking the pain of others and perpetuating harmful behaviours. By allowing ourselves to feel, we create space for collective healing and problem-solving. We allow ourselves to take accountability and access our behaviours which could have been creating harm and change them.

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So let's challenge ourselves to let go of our trauma responses and lean into discomfort. Together, we can pave the way for a more empathetic and connected world. ??

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