Tag: Self care
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When the Body Remembers: How Repressed Emotions Get Stored in Your Cells
#addressdontrepress When something painful happens (like trauma, grief, shame, or fear) and we don’t feel safe enough to deal with it at the time, the mind pushes the feelings out of awareness. This is called repression. But the feelings don’t disappear. The body keeps “holding” them in subtle ways: Muscle tension – the body braces…
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Scientific overview of the health benefits of gardening and plants
Gardening has numerous scientifically-backed mental health benefits. Here are some of the key advantages: Improves mood: Gardening has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, promoting a sense of peace and contentment. Focusing on the immediate tasks and details of gardening can reduce negative thoughts and feelings. Boosts self-esteem: Helping a plant grow…
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Understanding Ancestral Healing
The concept that “when we heal ourselves, we heal those that came before us and those that come after us” reflects the interconnectedness of personal healing with generational well-being. This idea is often associated with the understanding of intergenerational or ancestral healing. Here’s an exploration of this concept: 1. Intergenerational Healing:Healing the Past: By addressing…