I want to say “That's a wrap!” but I’m not quite there yet! I am sooo ready for my break and I have to say I am trying to stay focused before my break from teaching and admin begins in earnest on Sunday, before I do there is a lot I’d like to wrap up before then in a way that feels balanced and not “pushing through”. Pushing through has been such a big part of my life, it becomes another form of SMA (sensory motor amnesia) which means we become blind to our habits until we get pain or we burn out and my recent experience of my back going into spasm was my Soma's way of putting the brakes on after a really busy time.
I am always striving to be my best and share what helps me and inspires me and this is my SMA, learning more, another course, offering more - another workshop, another retreat, until recently, it became too much. Does this resonate with you? Giving too much and the balance tipping? My recent back spasm was my nudge!😳. It’s humbling, as seasoned Soma I stilled missed the signs. But you know, actually I was grateful for it. Yes it was painful but it helped me to see (and feel) where I’d been pushing through. There is always more to learn, to notice to realise.
Since then I have been living differently, choosing to add more spaces in my day and creating the time for things that I love, like nature, walks, dancing, practising the frame drum and my Somatics practice, when I get on the floor I am reminded again of how beneficial it is, not just in the movements and technique but the power in taking the time to be with myself, giving myself space, time through sensing and moving.
I truly hope you can take something from this and if you’re pushing through and not prioritising you, maybe this week you can find that space for you. If you don't know where to begin or how to slow down, then why not join me this week? and if I don’t get to see you, have a wonderful few weeks and I’ll be back teaching on the 2nd September.
In the meantime, why not schedule some space, movement and joy into your life and take a look at my upcoming offerings below. With love
Liz 💕🙏🏻