We know more about stress now than at any other time in history — how it lives in the body, how deeply it can affect our health, and the many ways it can influence the nervous system. The question now is: How do we begin to gently work with — and heal from — whatever stress we might be carrying?
While it’s true that we can’t change what’s out of our control, we can begin to change the way we meet ourselves from this moment on. Healing often starts with something simple, yet profound like turning back toward our own needs. So often, our first instinct is to push them aside. We work through lunch. We keep going when we’re running on empty. And we override our body’s desire for rest and rejuvenation. However, when we stop and listen, new possibilities exist.
Thank goodness we have the support of each other and inspiring teachers who have devoted their lives to inner work and the discovery of wisdom. They bring with them holistic resources and timeless practices — each benefiting us in different ways. And when we turn to them, we can begin to tend to the places within us that feel weary, guarded, or stretched too thin. And little by little, we create more space for ease and a steadier sense of emotional harmony.
