Temp Check

I have a good friend who says this when she’s in a group setting; a way to check in with everyone when there’s a lot of moving parts, fluctuating needs and emotions.

So. Temp check — how are you?

To be honest, we’re managing a bit of a low right now. I’m not entirely ready to share about it, so more on that later…maybe.

But how are you doing? How has your sleep been? What’s bringing you small moments of happiness? Any good TV shows lately? How’s your craft project? Have you been outside this week?

We’ll be okay — I’ll be okay. My job right now is to allow myself to feel my feelings. To not intellectualize them, but to feel them. This is my therapy homework (it’s optional homework, which I love).

I’ve spent a lot of my adult life studying and organizing my emotions, rather than letting myself expereince and feel them. When I learn of my coping habits, I get sad that my brain and body we’re so off beat from my heart. Then, I feel an immense amount of gratitude that I get to actively make a change towards peace in myself as a whole.

The road to peace is a bit chaotic. Almost like driving on a dirt road in the spring; you never know if you’ll bottom out or get stuck in the mud.

Temp check? Okay, quietly healing.

Sending you all of my love — whether it’s a good day, bad day, or just a day.

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