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Triage Self Care

2/27/2013

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This post was inspired by life experience and a hike in the woods where I saw these little roots exposed and vulnerable in the middle of the trail.


Triage is where we go when we know it's bad, but we don't know how bad.

When it comes to life and brave hearts everywhere, sometimes we just need some triage self care.  It might be because we just had a really bad day or a string of bad days.  Sometimes we are stuck in a rut.  Other times, It feels more extreme or permanent--financial loss, a horrible accident, a diagnosis, the end of a relationship we thought would last forever.  Whatever it is, self care is needed.  And it's needed right now.  

In the moment fear and shock might leave us in a place of paralysis.  It will pass.  Move gently forward.

Here are some of my best triage self care strategies:

1.  Breathe--start with just some slow deep breathes in and out.   Then I start to make the breaths as long as I can.  {Often this will help me stop crying, especially if I feel like I can't stop.}

2.  Call someone you trust--It's important to do this quickly.  Don't go it alone.  It's often someone I haven't talked to for a while.  I usually just blurt out, "I'm a mess, do you have time to listen?"  {I still feel really uncomfortable doing this, but boy, does it help.}

3.  Move--If at all possible, take a walk.  It's even better if  you can go into the woods.  There is some amazing brain clearing power in doing this.  If you can't walk, try to move some way--dance, clean, stretch your neck.

4.  Bathe--I find climbing into a hot bubble bath to be one of the all time best things for me.  It's even better if I have something to read.  This also helps one get into fresh clothes and stuff that might be hard while in triage.

5.  Nourish your body--I am a stress eater, so when I'm in need of triage, my default is chocolate, and lots of it.  I'm surprised by how much better I feel by just putting something small and healthy into my body.

6.  Be around creativity--you probably aren't in a space to make something, but crank up favorite music, read favorite poetry, watch a favorite show--just find something that has been made with love and passion and soak it in.

7,  Rest--even if you can't sleep, just be still.  Your batteries will begin to recharge, and you will need your strength.

8.  Be gentle with yourself.  If the voice in your head turns negative, ask yourself what you would say to a precious friend in this situation, and then say those things to yourself.

Please know that from that place of trauma, your are so precious and so loved.  You are so much braver and stronger than you even know.

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Bless You

2/24/2013

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A brave blessing for you today:

May you find new appreciation for you body today
May you move it with kindness
May you nourish it with kindness
May you care for it with kindness
May you see what a remarkable vessel it is
Because it houses you


Super Gentle Yoga Class
Starting Sunday, March 3
A Sabbath of Self Care
6 - 7 p.m.
Breathe, Stretch, Relax


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Faith and Trust:  A Paradox

2/20/2013

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I believe a paradox is anytime we have to loosen our grip on what we hold tightly so that we can open our hands for the abundance that is all around us

I've been loosen my grip on this shame thing, and voila, in spill these gifts of faith and trust.  {I know I make it sound simple, but it's NOT!}

My needs are being met in ways that feel miraculous to me.  I'm learning slowly how to just be + wait + trust = FAITH.  I'm finding this lovely little equation livable in some moments every single day.  At this moment I have faith that everything is working out just as it should.  {In ten minutes I might not be there, but for now I am.}

It is a paradox.

It is just be + wait + trust = FAITH

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Shame, Be Gone

2/19/2013

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I might just be writing this for myself, but I doubt it.  I've been overtaken by an ugly little thing called shame.  Shame about everything I'm not getting done, wishing I was a different kind of mom, artist, woman, teacher.  Shame about what I do too much of--obsessing, eating, and avoiding--to name a few things.

This shame thing has been eating me up and consuming my thoughts, stealing my sleep and serenity.

There is so much in life completely out of my control, but one thing I know for sure--I'm the one who invites shame in or kicks it out.  

So today I declare:  Shame, Be Gone.  I don't have room for you one my one wild and beautiful life.

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I'm Back!

2/15/2013

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If you've wondered where I've been or why Brave Teachers had fallen so quiet, 
I just want to say--
I'm back!

I was jarred to my core by some events that happened in October and the fallout.  On the daily life surface, it looks like I've been going on just fine, but in that deep soulful place I was hit hard.  

Metaphorically, the plane was going down, and it took everything I've had to just reach for the oxygen mask that fell from the ceiling.  Once I got the oxygen mask on and started breathing, I realized I really needed the silence--my creativity felt dormant.  (I think this is a survival strategy--of a beautiful and enlightening sort.)

What does this mean for Brave Teachers?  I can't wait to spend the next few months sharing my deepened passions and dreams and hope for all of you!  You will see dramatic changes around here over the next few months--website facelift, opportunities for deeper community, cool art, and lots of super simple super gentle relaxation and self care strategies.  Stay tuned. . .

And I want to just take a moment to speak to the amazing brave teachers who are struggling right now to put one foot in front of the other.  If you are feeling overwhelmed, even crushed, please take a moment to breathe in this truth:  You are not alone!  You are dear and precious and loved more than you even know.  

I'm so pleased to be back with you.
Sending out courage and strength,

Brave Teacher Mim
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    I have been bravely teaching most of my life.  I've been a brave classroom teacher for 15+ years.  My passion is inspiring and empowering other brave teachers to empower and inspire their students.  Contact me at
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