As we stride into February, my dear friends, I would like you to take a moment to focus on your inner peace, less on the outer chaos, and remember, that stillness lives within you. Take time to master the art of 'dolce far niente', which is to 'be' more rather than to 'do' more. We are such 'doing' creatures that we use this as our defence against becoming and accepting our true authentic self. Come away from doing, start 'being', and you'll be surprised by the new opportunities that come into your awareness. Your bright future is waiting for you.
This week is about the Power of Breath and using that power to Unlock Our Authentic Selves.
Rhythms and cycles exist in nature such as day, night, and seasons. Similarly, the body, mind, and emotions have their own biorhythm. When this rhythm is synchronized, we feel balanced and well within. Your breath is intimately linked with your state of mind and your emotions. For example, if you are stressed, how do you breathe? Have you noticed? The breath is shallow.
So, there is an intricate phenomenon that's happening in our system automatically: every emotion or state of mind has a corresponding rhythm in your breath. For example, when you are irritated, your breath starts going in a specific pattern: this dictates your physiology, which hormones are secreted, eventually determines your mindset (internal narrative). So, by mindfully focusing on your breathing, you can change your state to feel grounded, and take the reins of your life.
When I changed my breath and strengthened my mind-talk, I got to see the space of opportunity that existed around me. I was excited at the prospect.
Once you unlock your authentic self, your heart and your breath will hold you on days you had previously drowned and will remind you of who you truly are. You will learn to exhale the past bad experiences, and your inner calm will magnify. The colours of the scene in front of you will not be as grey as they once were, and you will know deep down, intuitively - how you will get through what is presented in front of you.
So, remember, when in doubt, do some deep abdominal breathing and ground yourself.
You are more than just your story: so, expand your horizons and accept your authenticity, then it may present you with a world of options you may never have considered before. Oh & a reminder: opinions are not facts: know in your heart who you are, and that is what truly matters! Repeat ‘I intend to access my inner power and strength in order to speak my truth!’
Lastly, I caught up with Jeeti Pooni from the 'Because We Are Girls' documentary, a fierce advocate for sexual abuse awareness. Jeeti talks openly about her journey, from her darkest moments to her epiphany moments, where she grew into and accepted her true authentic self. Check out this interview on Youtube: she shares helpful, practical tips and tools you can use to help yourself unlock your authentic self.
My advice to you (if you are still reading) is dream big darling friend, someone loves you, is always listening and the world is waiting. For more tips and tools download your free e-book ‘Just in time’ from www.mamtasaha.com, tune into Saha Mindset podcast on Spotify and follow me on FB (Mamta Saha) and IG (Saha_Mamta). Talk to me: [email protected] As always, I wish you peace and happiness.
