Finding Joy in the Hard
Finding Joy in the Hard is a testament to how incredibly powerful we are.
In this daily podcast, I offer two-ten minute episodes: words of inspiration, thought provoking questions to shift from rigid thought patterns and actionable healing tips.
Once or twice a month, I'll offer interviews with people who have found joy in the hard of life. Those who found their way to light, no matter their circumstances.
I'm your host, Suzanne Andora Barron. I've been teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness and mindset for fourteen years. As a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, I teach students how to use the placement of their hands and breath to ease pain and discomfort in their body, support themselves emotionally and balance mind, body and spirit.
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Finding Joy in the Hard
#114 - Are You Cancelling Yourself Out?
Another way of saying this is - are you self abandoning?
This thought came to me today while reviewing my students mindfulness assignments - they had to pick something they multitask and for seven days single task the primary activity.
One student stopped wearing his Airpods at the gym.
What he noticed is that not only was he cancelling out the noise, but also those who were trying to offering him helpful advice on alignment.
It got me thinking:
First, how do we cancel others out:
- Maybe we only half listen;
- Or we say yes when we want to say no.
Those thoughts led to—how do we cancel ourselves out?
- Do we stay silent when we want to speak up?
- Do we shrink and play small because it's more comfortable then taking a risk?
- Do we not do that exciting, possibly risky thing because it feels scary?
Here's the the thing when we self-abandon or cancel ourselves out—stress and overwhelm bother us more because we're already gripping.
So my invitation to you this week:
- Notice when and where you're cancelling yourself out,
- Take one small brave step forward
- Notice how that makes you feel and maybe eases some stress.
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