I used to numb or react quickly when I experienced

Meditation
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I used to numb or react quickly when I experienced a difficult emotion or situation. It was easy to not think and just react in the moment. Learning to navigate hard circumstances taught me the importance of reflection and regulation. Growth is not comfortable or easy. This past week has been hard for me in ways I wasn’t expecting. I felt sadness and pain. When waves of emotion crash, I acknowledge them. They are real and shouldn’t be ignored. They are also temporary. I remind myself of what is true. I meditate. After a while the waves aren’t so intense and the emotions softer. My peace remains, and I’m stronger.

Enjoy your Saturday, friends.:white_heart:

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#2

That's awesome

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#3

Thank you so much for sharing. I also am going thru an unexpected sadness and pain and going thru it sober the feeling are real and strong.

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#4

How long have you been sober?

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#5

You’re right. The emotions are strong and real. It’s not easy work, it sounds like you’re doing it though!:slightly_smiling_face:

#6

Two years on December 5th

#7

Learning to face my problems head on and not run away or numb myself by drinking has been possibly the greatest thing about sobriety. Good for you keep it up

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#8

Happy Saturday. Live in the moment

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#9

Happy Saturday!

#10

The process is incredible.

#11

You are an inspiration to me. Merry Christmas :heart::jack_o_lantern:

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#12

Diamonds are pressed from all sides, and fire refines. You're doing a great job. As long as you have breath, you have purpose. Great things are ahead of you!

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#13

Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration!

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#14

Thank you, I needed that encouragement​:heart::heart:

#15

Definitely look into a mindfulness book and read. It will help you be able to meditate more and give you more tools and tricks to be able to fight the urges properly.
For me, Merry Christmas have a great day.

#16

Thank you. Meditation is helpful, I agree.

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#17

Wow, I love meditation it's like praying for ppl and a to a Higher Power

#18

It truly is a form of prayer for me as well. It’s been so healing in my journey.

#21

That’s amazing, I hope you try it out! I learned mostly from classes and guidance from instructors. I implement what I learned at home and make it my own.

I looked up a few sites - www.mindful.org seems like it might be helpful.

#23

It sounds like you’ve built a strong practice of mindfulness and self-awareness. M.

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