75 CALM

75 CALM

75 CALM. This experience is about noticing how you feel when you take care of yourself holistically and live mindfully.

I’ll provide information, inspiriation, meditations, reflection themes, journaling prompts and more.

14/07/2020

Hello to you all. What an incredible time it is to be alive. We are spiritual beings in human form and things on this planet are shifting, people are awakening, transformation is unfurling. We're all being called to be so present with ourselves and go within. Observing our physical sensations, emotional state and the thoughts and beliefs within our minds is such a huge key for us to learn about ourselves and recognise what supports our expansion and what causes us to contract.

I've been in awe of the growth and expansion my kids and I have experienced over the past few months. Spending almost every waking moment together during homeschooling / lockdown, etc gave us all such a call to growth and to be super present with our own experience and bare witness to the experience of each other. I was able to support them to understand so much which then in turn gave them the capacity to really hold space for each other and me on occasion.

I'd love to hear how you are doing. What have you most enjoyed in the past few months? What's been a trigger for you? What have you resisted? How have you felt about being contained? Oh I have so many prompts that I could suggest, though in any case, I would love you to breathe into your body and share what is coming up for you.

When the kids went back to school after being homeschooled, it was my intention to sit down and write about the ways in which we navigated our days - be they joyful or challenging or downright triggering experiences. And then George Floyd's life was taken and, like many people, I chose to direct my attention to understanding white fragility and ways to become anti-racist.

This year 2020 has been a massive call to self-reflection and growth for each and every one of us. Not just to notice and reconcile what we do and say, but to notice what we don't do and don't say. To observe what we shy away from, or somehow deny because it is too much for us in some way. We're being called to really show up and own all of ourselves. To feel, own and process all of our emotions. To consistently observe our patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour. To realise our limiting beliefs and the internal narrative that has formed the foundation of our lives.

And the more we do this - learn about and embrace who we truly are and do the work needed to transform unhealthy patterns - the more we model this for our kids. Thus they grow up with the permission to be themselves. They are comfortable to live as their authentic selves from moment to moment as children, rather than having to unlearn unhealthy patterns that kept them safe during childhood and reconnect with who they truly are in their 20's, 30's, 40's or beyond.

We've all got stuff to deal with from our younger years and our kids won't be exempt from experiences that are a lot for them to process in real time, thus get stuck in their bodies. However, by us learning to sit with ourselves and allow and process emotions as they come up in either real time or as soon after as possible, that pain and suffering is far less likely to get stuck in our bodies and become trauma. We learn to regulate our nervous system which renders us more present and in tune to support our little ones to regulate their nervous system if they move out of their window of tolerance into flight/fight or freeze.

I've been deep in my research on this topic, particularly for the past year, and it has been enormously beneficial for me as a therapist, mother, family member, in my relationships overall and generally as a member of the community in which I live. If we can see big emotions as information, rather than something to judge or shy away from - whether those emotions are ours or experienced by others - we are in a much more compassionate and curious state to support or simply hold space for them.

I hope you are all navigating each now moment with present moment awareness as often as possible. It takes consistent intention and desire to be truly conscious and, in my view and experience, it is the most well spent energy. My reason for starting 75 CALM was to encourage present moment awareness and self-acceptance. It's a journey for all of us and one that is beautiful when experienced and heartening when shared.

With infinite love always,
Trudi Bannister

21/04/2020

Hi 75 CALMers. I hope you are all consciously navigating your days. We've been pretty busy in our household - between my work, school work and lots of outdoor play on the beach. I've been posting very little as my focus has been staying in the present moment. That is the place where all the joy and insight resides.

Today I'm sharing an excerpt from Built for Bliss. I was sent a message from a friend saying how incredibly useful it was for him to re-read this bliss bomb yesterday. I hope it is helpful. I feel that this time is about accepting ourselves fully in the entirety of who we each are.

Just now, as I was writing this post, I got a call from a friend and we discussed what brings us joy. One of the things I said was, it brings me joy to feel authentically aligned with the fullness of who I am. It's a journey unhooking from all we've been lead to believe we should or shouldn't be that's taken us away from who we truly are. I hope this post helps you to come home to yourself.

AUTHENTICITY AND WELLBEING
Bliss bomb #35: Our authentic self represents our true essence – who we are truly here to be – and is a composite of all of our skills, talents and wisdom. It represents all that makes us unique and what we are here to express and teach.

The opposite of this is what we believe we are supposed to be and do. When we are not living in a way that is aligned with our authentic self, we feel unfulfilled. We may feel lost, frustrated or incomplete and this drains us of vital life force energy. When we align with our authentic self and step into our unique gifts and talents, we become energised and confident to pursue the things that we truly value.

Most people have a natural tendency to vary the way in which they present themselves according to the different people or situations they are experiencing. When we change our personas in different social situations, we may be acting out of character in an attempt to be what or how we think we should be.

By crafting or inventing the self we present in various situations – for example, with our parents, clients, lovers, friends, teachers, colleagues or bosses – we may find it difficult to identify with our authentic self. By crafting our persona, we are not being true to ourselves.

Becoming authentic is an individual mission. Each person has their own way of being human, therefore what is authentic will be different for each individual. The unique nature of each of us as individuals is best seen through our journey to becoming aligned with our authentic self, as it is an ongoing process with our identity constantly evolving.

Becoming authentic involves knowing oneself, along with recognising others and the mutual influence between individuals. Along with being honest, authenticity helps you to increase your self-awareness, humility and capacity to receive feedback from others. The path to authenticity leads us to becoming a happier, more creative version of ourselves.

Authenticity can also lead to better coping strategies, a stronger sense of self-worth, more confidence, and a higher likelihood to follow through on goals. When you begin to become more authentic, you will absolutely become happier and more at ease in life.

With infinite love to you all through this time of massive self-discovery,
Trudi.

11/04/2020

Beach medicine for any of you who welcome it. My kids and I live on a beach in far north QLD, Australia. It’s a tourist destination and it’s very quiet right now.

Yesterday we had the beach pretty much to ourselves. We found joy in playing beach cricket and throwing the frisbee for hours.

I hope wherever you are in the world, you’re able to find ways to bring you joy or at least calm.

With infinite love always,
Trudi

08/04/2020

Today's post supports you to build your wellbeing toolkit. I explain:
1) How to bring yourself back to the present moment in times of uncertainty and stress.
2) Tips for acknowledging, navigating and adapting to change consciously
3) The importance of releasing heavy emotions and ways to do this

How are you feeling at this moment? Whatever is true for you is valid. Observe, feel, acknowledge. Hold yourself and reach out to others for support if you need it.

I hear a lot of people dismissing and minimising their feelings because so many others are worse off. There may always be someone in a more difficult position than you, but that does not mean that your feelings are not valid and well worth exploring. When you take care of yourself, you are in a much better position to take good care of those around you.

* HOW TO BRING YOURSELF BACK TO THE PRESENT MOMENT *
Please take a moment now to pause and take a deep breath into your belly for 4 counts and exhale for 8 counts. A few of these deep belly breaths will help your body relax and your nervous system settle.

Close your eyes, if possible. If your partner or children are around, know that practicing this in their presence will model the behaviour for them. Learning to regulate our emotions and nervous system is skill that benefits us many, many times each day, particularly in times of uncertainty and evolution.

After taking at least three deep breaths 4 counts in, 8 counts out, check-in with how you are feeling in this morment - mind, body and emotions.

MIND
Observe your thoughts as they pass through your mind. Studies show that we have thousands of thoughts a day and science tells us that for most people, most are "negative." Being informed and thinking clearly tend to be beneficial, though worry and anxiety take us away from the present moment. This practice supports us to witness our thoughts and acknowledge what is true for us, while seeing and perhaps letting go of what we cannot control.

BODY & EMOTIONS
In any given moment, do your best to drop below your thoughts and into your body. Feel and release any pain and tension. Feel into what is coming up when you bring your whole being to the present moment. Pausing and feeling helps us to acknowledge our moment to moment experience.

* ACKNOWLEDGING, NAVIGATING AND ADAPTING TO CHANGE CONSCIOUSLY *
Change is real for everyone on the planet right now. Our roles are changing, some are dropping away while others are picking up. We're now being called to be at home with our families. Many people are in lockdown. Most of us have our kids with us 24/7. Those with partners may be spending more time with them in the home than ever. Those who are single may be spending more time alone than ever. We've all been called to restructure our lives in one way or another. Some of us far more than others.

Please take a few deep breaths and acknowledge the changes that you've been called to or forced to make. Allow yourself to feel what you are feeling fully. Notice how it feels to sit with what has fallen away for now and what is clear and present. Let your feelings bubble up and allow them to flow through your body to be acknowledged and released. Cry, laugh, sing, hum, growl.... do whatever feels right to express what is coming up. Breathe and let the energy flow.

* THE IMPORTANCE OF RELEASING HEAVY EMOTIONS & HOW *
If we hold onto our heavy emotions they can become stuck and remain in our bodies as unresolved emotional wounds and trauma. A lot of old stuff is getting stirred up for those who have resisted or not felt called to do the inner work to clear it. I understand it can feel uncomfortable, but now is the time to acknowledge and explore our shadow selves - all of the parts of us we've repressed, denied or avoided since we were little children.

When you feel big emotions come up, find safe ways to move them through your body. Perhaps find a safe place to shout or punch a pillow or dance, stretch or move. Stomping is a great activity to move emotions through our bodies. Do these things with your kids and they'll greatly benefit, too. They need this kind of support to work through their feelings and experiences. And it can actually be a lot of fun.

All of the changes we are experiencing will naturally bring up a variety of feelings from moment to moment. In any given moment, you may be releasing a sigh of relief to have slowed down, yet simultaneously feel deep concern for your family and community. You may be feeling grief for your loss of income, for the many changes of plans, the threat that is real and present to our families, the pain and suffering many people are going through...

Whatever is true for you is valid. Observe, feel, acknowledge. Hold yourself and reach out to others for support if you need it.

Please comment below with how you are doing, however it is in this moment.

With infinite love,
Trudi # # #

07/04/2020

This rings so true for me...

06/04/2020

I've started a new group to provide deeper support during this time of transition from our previous ways of living in the world to the new way that is emerging through this time of change.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2564197647017485/ - please let me know if you'd like to join.

It is a space where we'll all be encouraged to practice non-duality. My wish is that each and every person who joins the group feels safe to share. It's a place to feel seen, heard, supported and valued.

We've all been raised in a dualistic society. We've been taught to view things as right and wrong, good and bad, negative and positive, etc. Our society has been leveraged on this concept of everything having two opposing sides or forces.

And now we are entering a new age. The Age of Pisces is coming to a close and we are entering the Age of Aquarius. We are now entering a time where non-duality will become a new way of being.

When we are in a dualistic experience, we may feel the need to defend our reality and see anyone who doesn’t agree as a threat. Or we may wish to run away or avoid dealing with what is coming up. On a physiological level, when we're triggered we move out of our window of tolerance and into hyperarousal (fight or flight) or hyperarousal (freeze). Our perspective becomes restricted and we go into survival mode.

In the group, we'll all be encouraged to remain open to and compassionate toward the experiences of ourselves and others in this space. We are all unlearning the ways we've been taught and remembering the divinity of each and every one of us.

We'll be supported to remain curious about other people’s experiences, perspectives, beliefs, dreams, hopes and concerns whether they are shared or differ from our own.

It will be a space to learn and remember helpful skills and ways of being for the new age. We'll be able to take them into our communities and share them with our loved ones.

We will thrive in the beauty of WE. We'll awaken and ascend TOGETHER as a collective group.

With infinite love,
Trudi # #

26/03/2020

There’s never been a more important time to create an inward practice. With all that is going on in the world, developing self-awareness and exploring within is so important. .
Just a few minutes of meditation each day will help you to connect with your inner world. .
Reflection and journaling will help you to explore your thoughts and feelings and how they influence your behaviours. You may be able to get in touch with your desires, needs, hopes, fears and whatever is on your heart and mind. .
While you‘re staying in, go within. .
With infinite love,
Trudi # # #

25/03/2020

Greetings 75 CALMers. When we started here last month on 02.02.2020, none of us could have foreseen the dire need to create a daily practice to create CALM, nourish our mind-body and take care of our energy field.

Finding ways to cultivate self-care is not selfish or even optional during this time - it's utterly vital. If we can take care of ourselves, we're in much better shape to be well, grounded and centred for ourselves and for others.

I've just added THREE NEW GUIDELINES for you to consider including in your day at least once a day:
* move, dance, stretch
* chant, sing, gargle
* belly breathe 3-10 times

MOVEMENT, DANCING, STRETCHING
Other than the obvious benefits, they also help us to move any stuck energy and release emotions that are coming up to clear. So many of us are experiencing unresolved stuff coming up - it's a great opportunity to sit with it, acknowledge it and clear it.

A great way to move stuck energy from the root chakra (our centre for security, stability, our emotional needs of interconnection, and being fearless) is to move the legs and butt. Put on some drumming music and dance or move. Get your loved ones involved.

CHANTING, GARGLING, SINGING
These activities help us to balance our throat chakra (our energetic communication centre), which is important now as so many are in lockdown with their loved ones. (If interested, please search earlier posts on developing conscious communication).

These activities also help us to stimulate our vagus nerve. The vagus nerve helps to regulate many critical aspects of human physiology, including the heart rate, blood pressure, sweating, digestion and even speaking.

The vagus nerve is connected to your vocal cords and the muscles at the back of your throat. Chanting, singing, humming and gargling can activate these muscles and stimulate your vagus nerve and support you to improve your vagal tone.

Increasing your vagal tone activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and having higher vagal tone means that your body can relax faster after stress.

DEEP BELLY BREATHING
The key to stimulating the vagus nerve and reaching a state of relaxation. Deep belly breaths are a simple and fast way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and bring us to a relaxed state.

Breathe in for 4 counts and out for 8. Make your exhale long and slow. Do this for at least 3 times and you'll feel better. Lying down and actively noticing, acknowledging and letting go of any tension from your body will support relaxation.

Some reflection questions to ask yourself -
What is coming up for me today?
What do I need right now?
How can I structure my day to make time for myself?

Staying aware of what is going on for us within is vital. Repressing, denying, avoiding and distracting ourselves are the easy choices, but we'll be missing the opportunity to face what is coming up to clear. Take the time to sit in stillness or slow down if you can do so. Reflect, observe, see your go to ways of being and make a small promise to yourself daily to tweak the things you're noticing that you'd like to shift. Keep your promises small - take small steps - this way you're more likely to keep the changes in place.

Building the 75 CALM tools into your day may take some deliberate action. The three new guidelines are possible to do while doing other activities or moving between activities. I have been dancing, moving and stretching a lot during the day.

In terms of reading self-development information, I'll continue to post inspiration and wisdom daily for you to read and reflect upon. I'll be providing various prompts for you to contemplate and perhaps choose to journal around.

I'm here for you all during this unprecedented time.

75 CALM daily guidelines:
- meditate for at least 10 minutes
- reflect/journal
- eat nutritious foods
- drink plenty of water
- move, dance, stretch
- chant, sing, gargle
- belly breathe 3-10 times
- get around 8 hours sleep
- read from a self-help book
- make and keep a small promise to yourself

Please feel free to comment or message me directly if you need anything. We're all in this together. We're all walking each other home.

Please feel free to share.

With infinite love,
Trudi # # #

23/03/2020

Hi 75 CALMers. I hope you’re all doing OK wherever you are in the world. .
My kids and I are all happy and healthy and see the vital importance of the measures being put in place to slow the spread of this virus. I feel fortunate we are living in Port Douglas, Australia in a beautiful resort. It’s crazy to think we lived in France several months ago and how differently life would be for us now if we were there. We are sending our love to our friends all over the world. .
I had lots of messages and a long call yesterday with friends and connections who are recognizing deep fears are coming up for them so they reached out for support. The uncertainty and fear swirling is triggering people’s deepest fears and unresolved trauma. .
Please know that what is coming up is ripe to acknowledge, clear and heal. It’s an ideal time to slow down, go inward and reflect upon the deep fears and concerns we each hold. .
I have been focusing on my inner world, regulating my nervous system and studying the effects of trauma on the mind-body for years now, though particularly the past nine months. I’m here to support others along the same journey. .
If you or someone you know is really struggling, I’m here. I know it’s time for me to step up so I’ll be consciously unfurling this over the coming weeks and months. Allowing what’s next to unfold with ease and potency. As a therapist, energy healer and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher in training, I have so much to offer to help and support others. .
We’re all being called to step up and do our part. Together we’ll weather the storm and storms ahead and create a new reality. .
With infinite love,
Trudi # # #

Truth and Fiction Coronavirus | Gregg Braden 20/03/2020

A big reminder during this time of necessary physical distance to slow the spread of the virus, need not mean social isolation. We are social beings and it's important we stay connected.

This post contains a must-watch 49-minute video packed with information and facts about Covid-19 from globally renowned scientist Gregg Bradden. I've readily watched this to be abreast of the facts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwiS37SYE6k&t=1803s&fbclid=IwAR3vJm-fIuY6bC0RfH8aVWMm-5x4gIE4Gun4Qu2WkMM87j3J1zo0W5bHkzE

Gregg talks about:
- what the Covid-19 virus is,
- how it is transmitted,
- why personal hygiene is vital,
- why physical distancing is so important, etc.

He reminds us our bodies are smart and have natural defences. It's up to us to give our bodies what they need so we have an optimised immune system.

The video is well worth listening to at least and watching if you have the time.

Remember:
Eat nourishing foods (and take supplements to support your wellbeing if you choose)

Get plenty of sleep (and take care of your sleep hygiene - be mindful of what you do in the lead up to your bedtime).

Keep moving - movement allows your emotions to make their way through your body. Exercise releases endorphins and helps you to feel better. Getting out in nature is a wonderful way to ground into the present moment and feel good.

Drink lots of water to flush your body of toxins and any fear energy you may be picking up.

Do what you can to reduce and relieve the stress you are feeling. Meditation is one of the most effective ways to recognise and relieve uncomfortable emotions and stay calm and grounded. Just a few minutes once or twice a day can be a nourishing practice to bring you home to yourself.

Other than meditation, a few other ways to keep calm and grounded are:
- PAUSE and bring yourself back to the present moment regularly during your day - this is a big one when there is so much collective uncertainty,
- BREATHE - take at least 3 deep breaths,
- MIND AWARENESS - Stay conscious and aware of your thoughts throughout the day - notice when/if your mind goes into overdrive and bring yourself back to the present,
- BODY AWARENESS - Drop into your body to feel into your bodily sensations - release any tension and pain, tend to what is presenting.

A lot of survival, scarcity and lack concerns are being stirred and triggered among the international community. Developing a short practice and building a small range of coping tools will be incredibly beneficial.

If you are a highly sensitive person, you may be feeling the weight of the collective. Breathe and recognise what is yours and what you are feeling from the energy field of others. Take care of your mind-body and support others to do the same.

There are a plethora of meditations and incredible resources available in the free 8-week online MBSR course by Dave Potter: https://palousemindfulness.com
(I've mentioned this several times since starting 75 CALM, so I hope you've had a chance to take a look. This man in amazing for putting this together).

There is also a 21-day meditation course being offered by Commune from 23 March and the first week is free.
https://www.onecommune.com/21-day-meditation-challenge-light-watkins-sign-up?utm_source=drip&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Learn+How+to+Meditate+at+Home+%2B+The+New+Human+Story

Take care of your sweet selves and remember, we're all walking each other home.

Sending infinite love,
Trudi # #

Truth and Fiction Coronavirus | Gregg Braden Disclaimer: Gregg Braden is not a doctor and is in no way providing medical advice or suggestions of any kind whatsoever. Please contact your heath care prov...

17/03/2020

“And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently.

And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal.

And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed."

~Kitty O'Meara

Photos from 75 CALM's post 17/03/2020

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, worried or uncertain due to the coronavirus pandemic? Are you supporting people are experiencing these emotions and feelings?

Now more than ever we need to be practicing our mindfulness skills, such as:
- pausing before reacting
- deep breathing to relax our nervous system
- noticing our thoughts and emotions
- being aware of our bodily sensations
- noticing our environment through the five senses - what we can see, hear, smell, taste and touch
- reciting mantras to bring you back to the present and adjust your mindset or keep it clear
- being mindful of our media consumption - what we hear, see and how it affects our mind-body
- being mindful of the people we are around and what they are going through
- setting healthy boundaries if people are wanting to discuss things you are not willing to participate in
- being mindful of what we eat - staying well and keeping our immune systems strong
- drinking lots of water to remain hydrated and flush our system of fear energy
- getting out in nature
- attuning to our loved ones - particularly our little ones - and asking them what is on their heart and mind
- having conscious conversations about what is true for us

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Many people are experiencing fear, worry, panic, confusion, helplessness, etc. Many people are being triggered - old wounds and unacknowledged trauma is coming up. Stress responses are pushing people out of their Window of Tolerance into hyperarousal (fight or flight) or hypoarousal (freeze). Highly sensitive people are absorbing all of this fear energy and it's causing a great deal of confusion and discomfort.

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It is an unsettling time for everyone. Even if you are among those who have ascended and see the bigger picture here - that people are being called to wake up and come home to themselves - you will in some way be affected by this pandemic.

It is up to each and every one of us to now turn inward and observe our thoughts and emotions. It is up to us to recognise where we are experiencing fear-based thinking and overwhelming emotions and notice how they are influencing our behaviours and reactions.

From this place of awareness, we can consciously respond to the current events rather than buy into the herd mentality of fear, lack and scarcity. There is another way.

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Those who have grown up in environments that were chaotic or unsafe in some way and have not tended their inner world will be feeling this uncertainty and turbulence more keenly. For example, if a child grew up with a caregiver who was dismissive of their child's feelings, displayed unpredictable responses, or was emotionally immature or abusive.

Trauma has been stored in our bodies for many different reasons and can be lying dormant for decades before being triggered by an experience and/or the environment. The current collective consciousness is triggering the wounds and trauma of many, many people.

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Choosing to observe, acknowledge and tend to your inner world will have a big impact on your life. When you feel more settled and grounded in your own being, you are in a much better place to tend to your loved ones. It's akin to the importance of putting on your oxygen mask first so you can then support others to do the same.

By choosing to sit with, recognise and validate what is within you, you can practice skills that support you to settle your nervous system. And by doing this yourself you will support others to do the same.

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As you notice any discomfort within your mind-body, you can follow the threads of what is coming up and recognise what belongs in the present moment and what does not. This is the work. This will be what supports all of us to make the most of this global pandemic. If it brings us all home to ourselves, it will be a huge blessing.

With infinite love,
Trudi

Photos from 75 CALM's post 16/03/2020

Hi 75 CALMers. With so much fear and uncertainty globally, it’s so vitally important we take care of our minds and bodies. To be present to what is and practice discernment.

This post is a combination of two posts from my Instagram account . I hope you find them really helpful. Let me know if you’re really struggling right now. Please know, I’m here to help.

“Crises are harbingers of evolution”.
- Bruce H. Lipton

With the world in collective fear and confusion over COVID-19, it’s vitally important for us each to develop skills that support our wellbeing. So many people are feeling the discomfort of not knowing. Unresolved trauma is resurfacing for so many. So much collective fear is being triggered and permeated. A good step may be to take care of yourself by limiting media consumption and practicing discernment with what you listen to or read.

Please be aware of what you say and do in the presence of your children. They are learning from you how to respond to difficulty. Model resilience for your little ones so they feel safe.

Tend to your inner child to recognise how the little one within you is feeling in this time of uncertainty. It’s times like these that unresolved trauma can resurface and emotional wounds can be triggered. This is well and truly the case collectively.

Fears, lack, scarcity, survival behaviours, etc are rife in places, for example with supermarkets being inundated and people fighting for what is available and stockpiling for their families.

Check-in with yourself regularly throughout the day. If you see or hear something and feel your mind- body moving out of its Window of Tolerance - either into hyperarousal (fight/flight) or hypoarousal (freeze), do your best to pause and practice self-care.

A few suggestions: observe your thoughts and feelings, tune into your bodily sensations, breathe, stretch, move, self-soothe with loving, kind, compassionate words and actions. •

Do what you can to control your environment. Practice hygiene, take care of your health holistically, self-isolate where you can / if you’re unwell and be mindful of the places you go.

Developing self-awareness helps us to discern rather than simply follow the fear consciousness that is spreading like wildfire internationally. Covid-19 is real, just as the threat of our health system being overwhelmed if it gets out of hand is real. Take care of yourself and your little ones during this time. Use this time to build connection, simplify, slow down and prioritize your holistic health.

“Crises are nature's way of forcing change--breaking down old structures, shaking loose negative habits so that something new and better can take their place.”
- Susan L. Taylor

It’s such an important time to be mindful and present in each moment. Ask yourself - what is real for me now? Check-in with your thoughts and feelings. Tune into your bodily sensations. What is real for you? Validate all you are feeling and ask yourself what you need to feel supported and safe in the now.

It’s OK to feel uncertain. It’s OK to feel like you don’t have control. It’s OK to recognise you don’t have a grasp of what’s ahead. No one has all the answers right now.

It is important is that you take care of your sweet self. Take care of your thoughts. Take care of how you feel. Take care of what’s coming up for you. Feel into it. Lean in and love yourself.

I often say, if we truly took care of ourselves and just one other person, the world would be in great shape.

It’s really important that you take care of you. In a world that teaches us to be selfless and put the needs of others before our own, be the change. Be radically self-aware and take care of you.

If we all do this, we’ll all be in better shape mentally, emotionally, physically and energetically. We’ll all notice how our environment makes us think, feel and behave. We’ll all have the choice to adjust our habits, beliefs, patterns and conditioning accordingly.

Shifting our thoughts and beliefs can take time and effort. However, shifting our emotions is simply about feeling into and witnessing them as they bubble up and letting them pass through our bodies. The same emotions may bubble up to be released many times till they’ve been fully released. It’s about being with what is in every given moment. •

You are the master of your mind-body. You have the capacity to heal so much of what is keeping you from your full expression. You are a divine being of light.

With infinite love,
Trudi •

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