OK, it happened. I was there, but seriously! How many times do I have to relive it? Does it ever end? If it there is an end, how do I get there?
Talking about it helped. It helped to figure out what what was going on. It helped to put some of the pieces together. It even helped to deal with some of the intense emotions.
Helped yes. But my mind’s playback button is still clocking in at
Breath
Simple but powerful.
Catch a breath in through your nose. Exhale through your
Question
Ask yourself:
Is this happening now?
Answer yourself.
Most likely your answer is no. Take a glance around. Is it happening now or is it here now?
No. Ask again if you need to.
Keep asking until your mind doesn’t have as much to say. Keep asking until the image or images don’t feel as strong.
Keep asking and answering until your mind gets quieter. Until your emotions settle down.
What is different?
Until next time . . . Story Impact: Changing Stories – Impacting Lives