@Karen Winstone Hi Karen, I’m good thanks, how are you feeling? I was out hiking yesterday and doing some writing in the evening. I’ve not moved too much today but have been meditating this morning and I’m off to the gym later. I’m also heading to a yoga and sound and sound bath session tonight which I’m looking forward to. Hope you’re keeping well.

I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been struggling with emotional rejection - I totally resonate with that. Just allow it to pass and be mindful of what you can learn from the experience. I was really absorbed by that book and I truly admire Bessel Van Der Kolk’s work around the subject of trauma and the healing process. I actually just finished listening to a podcast that featured the author. One key takeaway is that community is key for moving through trauma which aligns with the way we have connected through here. Anyway, here’s the link to podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644?i=1000681374443

@David Smith it was great to learn how even the small setbacks of everyday life such as the shorter days, colder weather, unable to do everyday activities due to being snowed in etc can have a profound impact on our motivation. I attended a workshop where we explored concepts such as these, but it all comes down to mindset. Yes, things like this happen, but these are only for short periods and they do pass. One of the key takeaways was to understand and appreciate what we can do, i.e. read a book, find ways to connect to ourselves, create community and share these experiences so we don’t feel like we’re on our own. In essence, these are all gifts for growth as it’s also about perspectives.

@Stephanie Western Have a look for holistic healers across your community. I would also consider trying Reiki as another way to connect to your body. But with all these modalities, it’s a practice, think of it like going to the gym but for your mind.

@Stephanie Western there really is loads out there, that’s for sure. Just keep an open mind, stay curious and trust your feelings 🤗