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Why am I not taking action?
“I already know what to do.” And the answer is not lack of knowledge. It’s the nervous system. When you’ve experienced stress or trauma,your body is not focused on growth. It’s focused on survival. 👉 So instead of moving forward, the body can go into: freeze avoidance overthinking numbing And from the outside, it looks like: procrastination lack of motivationinconsistency But internally… the system is trying to stay safe. 👉 And here is the paradox: You need to take action to change your life… but taking action can feel unsafe. So what do we do? We don’t force big change. We start small. One step. One breath. One moment of showing up. Because action is not something you wait for. Action is something you create. And every small step teaches your body: it’s safe to move it’s safe to try it’s safe to change You don’t need to feel ready. You need to be willing. SHARE 👇 what are you trying today?
1 like • Apr 27
Hey Zina, today I watched and listened to your video titled, Habit. I haven’t been on a walk, a longer walk or hike, in a few years. Today I am going to go for a gentle walk in amonsgt the trees and near water with my sister. Today I am forward.
EYES... DO YOU NOTICE THEM?
Most people think eye tension is just from screens or being tired. But very often, eye tension is also a nervous system pattern. Because your eyes are not just for seeing. Your eyes are part of how your body tracks safety. They are constantly asking: What’s happening around me? Do I need to prepare? Do I need to protect myself? SHARE👇 YOUR OBSERVATIONS 👇
2 likes • Apr 16
So true. My wide open bright eyes changed to madly blinking, squinty, and dry, after a critical event in my life. I am a believer.
DAY 5- WHAT DOES MY BODY NEED?
HURRAY — LAST DAY 🎉 We made it. You’ve noticed your body. You’ve noticed your breath. You’ve noticed your thoughts. You’ve noticed your reactions. And now we arrive at the most important question: What does my body need? 👉 Why This Matters Awareness is powerful. But awareness without response… keeps you observing, not changing. 👉 Today we begin to build something deeper: Self-trust. 👉 Whatever you feel… respond with something simple: 👉 If tight → move gently 👉 If restless → slow down 👉 If heavy → add small movement 👉 If anxious → long exhale 👉 If closed → soften the face 👉 If holding → sigh or sound Even 1–2 minutes is enough. This is the shift: From controlling the body → to listening to the body → to trusting the body Your body has been speaking to you all along. Now you are learning how to listen. And this is just the beginning. ✨✨✨
2 likes • Apr 11
Thank you, Zina. 5 days completed and I feel I have new tools to work with. I don’t think I have ever asked myself, “what does my body need right now”. Yikes.
‼️ Repetition ‼️
The nervous system learns through repetition, not intensity. 👉 Not: One big workout One big cry One big decision 👉 But: - 5 minutes every day - 1-Breathing every day - 1-Noticing every day - 1-Moving every day - 1-Writing every day - 1-Choosing differently every day Repetition rewires the nervous system.
1 like • Apr 11
Choosing differently every day 👌
Tight Hip: Lymph/Fascia?
I have an achy left hip and keep seeing things pop up online saying that this might be from tight fascia and poor lymph drainage rather than tight muscles/ligaments. I do notice my lymph node in the left groin is always swollen and has been checked medically. What do you think of this? And any ways to loosen it?
4 likes • Apr 11
@Eva Deutinger yes, same, this was a game changer for me. Especially after an injury where sometimes lymph doesn’t flow as it once did.
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Lainee Graham
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@lainee-graham-2910
👋 Retired Canadian Paramedic working her way back to a strong pain free body with gentle movement, one day at a time.

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Joined Apr 2, 2026