Message of the Day:
“Books and teachings on psychology and human behavior can provide profound insights, but personal reflection brings the knowledge to life.”
As we journey deeper into the work of EMBody Wisdom, we are constantly reminded that learning is a layered process. Many of us are seekers - drawn to books, lectures, podcasts, and teachings that help us better understand our inner world. These resources can open our eyes to patterns and truths that we may have sensed but never fully articulated. But there is a difference between reading about emotions and feeling them, between knowing the science and living the practice.
One recent insight that struck me came from a passage in Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart, where she writes about the difference between stress and overwhelm. Stress, she says, is something we can manage - overwhelm, on the other hand, is when we feel like we’re drowning. That small distinction shifted something in me. I realized I often say I’m “stressed” when I’m actually overwhelmed, and that mislabeling causes me to push forward rather than pause and reset.
This moment of recognition is what today’s message is pointing to: books and knowledge plant the seed, but only personal reflection waters it.
Reflection Prompt:
What book or piece of knowledge has recently deepened your understanding of emotions? How can you integrate that into your personal growth today?
Take a quiet moment to sit with this. What insight has truly resonated with you lately - not just intellectually, but emotionally or somatically? Perhaps it’s something you read that made your chest tighten or your breath deepen. Maybe it’s a concept that keeps resurfacing in your relationships or inner dialogue.
Once you've named it, ask yourself: How can I move this from my mind into my body?
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Can you breathe with the insight today?
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Can you notice when it arises in your daily life and pause to engage with it?
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Can you write about it, move with it, or speak it aloud?
Integration is the bridge between knowledge and transformation. Today, let yourself walk across it, one mindful step at a time.
An Invitation to Connect
If today’s reflection stirred something in you, if you're navigating emotional shifts, grief, or a desire for deeper spiritual alignment, I invite you to connect with me.
Through Spiritual Direction, Healing Touch, Coaching, and Grief Support, I offer one-on-one sessions that honor your story, your body, and your unique path of growth.
🌿 You don’t have to do this alone. Sometimes what we need most is a compassionate presence and a space to be witnessed as we integrate wisdom into life.
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to explore working together or simply share what’s coming up for you. I would be honored to walk alongside you.
With care,
EMBody Wisdom
www.embodywisdomca.com
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