Learning to trust body wisdom -- I sat in a work meeting recently when a small headache kicked in. Chalking it up to a long day, I pop an ibuprofen and stretch my neck. It continues off and on the next day. I’ve noticed a lot of my physical sensations of pain are often emotions so I check in with my body a few times. There are a few tears but I get wrapped up in work and push through. Two days later, tight muscles wrap themselves around me until I wave the white flag.
October feels like my daughter. She died 11 years ago on the 24th at 29. As the weather cools and becomes darker so does my body. It’s something I can’t explain but I feel the loss deep in my bones this time of year. My son died one year ago in June. He was 31. Trying very hard to quiet my mind and lean into the season. I appreciate your writing Jenny. It reminds me I am not alone in my grief.
Thank you for this. I've been feeling sad for a while now, I know it, but haven't connected with why yet. I know I'm still proceeding my husband's death 8 years ago, just getting in touch with incredible anger about 2 years ago, but this sadness is something different. I keep plugging along with it, and following you because your writing is brilliant and sometimes I have a big AHA. Bless you for all you do.
Thank you for sharing some detailed descriptions of your mind, heart, body connection and the wisdom derived from paying attention, Jenny. I'm there with you.
October feels like my daughter. She died 11 years ago on the 24th at 29. As the weather cools and becomes darker so does my body. It’s something I can’t explain but I feel the loss deep in my bones this time of year. My son died one year ago in June. He was 31. Trying very hard to quiet my mind and lean into the season. I appreciate your writing Jenny. It reminds me I am not alone in my grief.
💔 sitting with you in that terrible grief this season has a way of making room for. Deep bow to you.
Thank you for this. I've been feeling sad for a while now, I know it, but haven't connected with why yet. I know I'm still proceeding my husband's death 8 years ago, just getting in touch with incredible anger about 2 years ago, but this sadness is something different. I keep plugging along with it, and following you because your writing is brilliant and sometimes I have a big AHA. Bless you for all you do.
What an interesting thread to gently pull. I wonder what that grief is trying to communicate. ❤️
Thank you for sharing that you still miss your brother. I just lost my sister, last week. The poem about grief is beautiful and true. I will save it.
Sending big love as your honor and grieve you beloved sister. 💔❤️🩹
Thank you for sharing some detailed descriptions of your mind, heart, body connection and the wisdom derived from paying attention, Jenny. I'm there with you.
This is a really good one, Jenny. I HEAR YOU! I just wanted you to know that. Bruce and I still think of your family so often!
Thank you so very much! Grateful we're in each other's worlds.
Oh Jenny, sending love. Your words are such a precious gift - thank you for this post. 😘
I’m realizing more than ever how often writing saves me. Glad to share it sometimes. 💛