I'm having epiphanies come to me!
And one that just hit me was: Cathy, don't even worry about "if fear hits".. if intrusive thoughts come etc.
I'm realizing it doesn't actually matter if they come! ALL that matters is what I CHOOSE to do with them!! Holy cow!!!
This is truly exciting and feels like a MASSIVE RELIEF for my psyche
I still want to meditate and do breathwork etc.. because I genuinely LIKE doing those.
But my point is, that IS the point.
So whether I meditate right after having intrusive thoughts, or i meditate right after waking up feeling blissful... it is the same ACTION. Meditation!
Ooh! Let's think of this like going to the gym! Some people go to the gym because they've been ordered by their doctor that they MUST lose weight. Some people go the gym to check out other people haha. Some people go the gym to STAY in shape. Some people go to the gym to GET in shape. Some people go to the gym to socialize. Etc. Right?
But the ACTION is the same, no matter the motive. Holy cow!!
So!! We can apply this same philosophy to any sort of self care or mindset work etc.
I'm just reminding myself because I do think in the past, that when my life externally started to "improve, I automatically DROPPED any sort of self care or time for myself etc.
But in reality, that was abandoning myself!!
So hold me accountable!! Not that I can't tweak my habits over time, but the fundamentals need to remain..well.. FUNDAMENTAL 🤣
Anyway, hope this helps in some way! This is what happens when I meditate and clear some of the crap that never belonged to me anyway! Is that inspiration hits me!
All of that to say, bottom line, is to KEEP doing the things that are good for you and make you happy. And some days, it might seem almost too easy and "you don't need to do that thing".. but ESPECIALLY with adhd, we don't naturally see what i call the trickle down effect. But it IS there. It DOES happen.
Ok need to eat (example of a fundamental that doesn't come naturally to me 😅🤣). Love you guys!!
And if you're feeling stuck at this moment, what is ONE action you can take? Set a timer for 5 minutes, take the action, and comment if you felt a difference. It is MASSIVE how doing that literally changes the course of your day🤯🥰