Susan Morley

My body tensed up. Strength rippled through my shoulders whilst my neck strained. Something pushed forward up to my mouth. Disgust oozed out. My reaction was immediate. But I couldn't let it show. With enormous effort, I shoved it all back inside and flicked a switch. A grin spread across my face. Nothing's wrong, I'm fine, I declared to myself. I've got this. I pulled my mind away once again. Who needs a body anyway? I was in awe of this newfound ability: I could fool those around me to protect myself. But what had I gained? No one knew me. Not really. My stoic front left no room for connection. I was unrelatable. Surface deep and fake. Unbearably alone. I no longer knew myself. The feedback loop between my mind and body was missing or had gone out of sync. Reality hit. I was out of touch with my body. The necessary pathways in my brain had shrunk and withered. Was there any way back? I had already tried: - self-help books - talk therapy - going through the motions - telling myself how to be - willing myself to change Nothing worked. I still felt lost, lonely, and alone as I kept using my mind to override and ignore my body. My shoulders slumped. My mind needed to constantly figure out how to exist. Each day relied on cued daily rituals to make it through. Until COVID lockdowns hit. Then my world fell apart in an instant. Overnight the structures holding up my life came crashing down. My stress levels skyrocketed. There was no way to ease them back down. I had to find a way. What was I going to do? Then I binged on YouTube! Scrolling around, listening, and seeking answers but not finding what I needed. Until ... @Irene_Lyon popped into my feed. I found a whole new world of nervous system dysregulation I'd never heard of before. So many symptoms explained. A way forward. I've never looked back. Change is possible. Reconnect with your body. Find yourself ✨

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Learn from your struggles or be defeated by them

Note to self ...

Your intuition can lead you astray Misreading cues based on your past experiences Especially if you live in a state of chronic stress Your body wants you to stay in the stressed out state you are used to It will keep taking you back there Preventing you from feeling safe.

Don't be limited by your past It has given you the strengths you need For a better tomorrow Keep going. Your better future awaits.

Face into your fears or they will run your life

Pain makes pleasure all the sweeter Embrace all of life's experiences for a richer and more rewarding life.

@Feats_Strength Perspective can make such a difference

@RestorethySelf I like this take. Its interesting the feelings of fear (avoidance) and exhilaration (lets do it again!) overlap. With a healthy dose of optimism (& self-compassion) fear can be transformed!

Need a little spark to brighten up your days? Dig deep for some bravery Grab some optimism and then: Journey into the unknown … - Start something new - Experience the fear and excitement - Feel the exhilaration Become alive again ✨ What is stopping you?

Sometimes our life experiences aren't so pleasant but they don't need to define us. When we don't acknowledge how we feel it has power over us. Learning to accept ourselves and what happened to us allows us to make different choices and move on.

@martymillionz Amen to that! I am smart, ambitious and fearless, and I do have what it takes. See you on the other side 😅

Your mind will believe what you continuously tell it. So tell it that you're smart, ambitious, fearless, and that you have what it takes. #live #love #life #inspiration #motivation #peace #happiness #kindness

@Mind_Essentials Oh, that's so sad you can't connect with anyone. Your life will be very lonely. A better option might be to develop some emotional intelligence so you can connect with people who do care about what you feel.

Are you at war with yourself?

Positivity doesn't work. If it's not aligned to what you really believe. What you believe deep down Drives your actions And fuels how you see the world. Pause. Take a moment to go inside What are you really telling yourself?

I'm feeling tentative How about you?

A life without feeling is empty and meaningless A life with feeling brings purpose and passion What are you feeling right now?

It's definitely me! I escape reality by ignoring my body and living in my head.

Scared people live in their heads Afraid of what they feel Uncomfortable with the energy flowing through their body Limiting their life and potential Is this you?

Don't lose sight of your dreams They are the gateway to a life of purpose and meaning

Accepting reality can be hard Not accepting reality is harder Acknowledge your past so you can move past it Live the life you were meant for 🚀