Are You Too Busy to Feel?
Have you ever considered that within the tapestry of our emotions lies the secret to healing, and in the act of feeling, we find profound release? Imagine uttering the words, "I don't have time for myself." How does your body react to such a notion? How many tomorrows must pass before today becomes the day to pause and truly feel?
Welcome to a culture of perpetual Busyness.
Personally, I've learned to hit the brakes when the whisper of "too busy" dances through my mind. It took a few falls on my back to realize the need to wake up and slow down. One of my cherished mindfulness practices involves a momentary pause, a whispered reminder to myself: "Life is full.
In that moment, I turn down life's speed, taking a breath, savoring the fullness. Our minds and bodies are inseparable, and the body is always listening. When I declare myself "too busy," what message am I truly sending? Shifting my language to embrace the fullness of life transforms the narrative. It becomes a rainbow—colorful, inclusive, connecting, and appreciative of the realities of our fast-paced modern existence. It opens space for inclusivity, invites spaciousness, and encourages moments of pause—a bit like a full, nourishing breath.
What's the antonym of full? Perhaps lack or contraction? Empty?
Embracing the duality of experience allows room for opposites—a space to feel and to heal.
Feeling demands a pause, time, and breathing room. It requires trust in the timing of release, resisting the urge to rush, unaffected by the perpetual busyness of others. Busy often feels like an unintentional dismissal, an ego-driven spin, or an unconscious nod to a pace that lacks brakes.
Do you find yourself consistently neglecting your own needs?
Too busy to feel, to be, to let life catch up? Consider the impact. My soma—the body's wisdom—has taught me that unexpressed emotions linger, finding a home in the body for far too long. Addictions, physical pain, emotional turmoil, and illness often stem from this neglect.
It takes courage to challenge childhood messages like "big boys don't cry" or "it's not worth crying over." These echoes of our past become an unconscious operating system, a dated message that hinders our evolution. Remember, to feel is to heal. As Gita Bellin wisely said, "The fastest way to freedom is to feel your feelings." So, in the symphony of your emotions, find the time to pause and let the healing melody play.
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Jennifer Degen
February 22, 2024
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