Be still

[Starrlight]

Try being still for a minute,

Here and now,

And just appreciating yourself for all that you are; an amazingly created being.

❤️

[Hidden]

It's hard at the moment, but I'll keep trying😊Thanks for this!

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

It IS super hard for me too. It’s ok yes let’s keep trying

[Hidden]

Right back at ya, Starrlight 🙏

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Thanks KellyKay I feel the love

[Nothing_but_books]

Your lovely post, I read your message and felt safe for just a few seconds.

Then I tried to take your advice. Nope, can't do it. I closed my eyes and took a slow, deep breath, and found myself counting off the seconds until I could open my eyes again. Hilarious. 🤪

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Lol! You sound like me in getting just a few seconds of stillness, and that’s ok. That’s great you got the amazing feeling of safety…Sometimes in being still and thinking positive thoughts helps with calm and happy feelings surfacing on their own during the busy day.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight]

Hahaha. I did get some things done today I've been wanting too, but I'm paying for it. Six of one...

Okay. I'll take your advice and value even just a few seconds of calm. Ain't what I'd prefer, I want the good times to just "come".

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Great job! So sorry you’ll be psying for it. I am right now too. Not sure what is happening but I played Monopoly with my kiddos and maybe the way I sat or from earlier anxiety I am in pain all over my back and neck and shoulders.

Oh yeah a few seconds here and there of calm add up after a bit. Def give yourself credit.

I don’t know if what I did today worked or just out of the blue but I feel so great for the first time in a long time.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight]

Try a hot pad for the body pains, or just a warm blanket. It always seems to help me a bit.

Terrific news! It's been a long time coming. Trying to figure out why you got better -- that's something I do all the time. Why, why, why? Most of the time I have no idea. No matter what the reason, I'm happy for you.

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Awww thanks for the tips for pain. Yeah j was trying hard today to be at peace and happiness as some other days when it doesn’t work but suddenly this day I started feeling really good sensations in my body replacing the terrible ones. This happened after practicing being still.

My therapist btw today told me that if you sit and place palms down on the thighs and brush them up and down it’s supposed to help with trauma sensations. Give it a try. I think I’ll try it now.

… do it felt warm and nice but I am curious to how it feels when I’ve been triggered.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight]

Do you mean to slide your palms toward your knees and back, or to pat them vertically?

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

slide your palms toward knees and back like brushing thighs

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight]

I used your suggestion last night, when I was very bad. It helped a few moments. (Even just a few moments was nice.) I wasn't sure if I was doing it right, so I looked up this pdf. It has lots of self-help and coping ideas for trauma. 💜💜

get.gg/docs/PTSDselfhelp.pdf

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

cool

[gerrerd]

Be still and know that everything is going to be OK.

[Starrlight in reply to gerrerd]

Hi! Yes everything is going to be OK. What peace that sentence brings … well unless I start overthinking and questioning it ha!

[Hidden in reply to gerrerd]

Any advice for someone who tries being still only to immediately start thinking about why it's so still....

[gerrerd in reply to Hidden]

Just sit, go inward and sense your body, tell it to relax let go, release practise it will happen.

[Hidden in reply to gerrerd]

Thanks!

[Starrlight]

lol! It is hard to make the mind go blank… I’ve been practicing lately. You take a Buddhist class? Have a peaceful night. ✨🌙

[Lali2018]

Beautiful 💕

[Starrlight in reply to Lali2018]

Thanks, beautiful Lali.

[Starrlight]

Sounds incredible I’m glad you got that experience.

[Starrlight]

lol! Wow you know what you’re so right what an awesome thing to be able to do for someone!!! Thanks Twinklystar!

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Thank you, Starrlight ☺️💝 needed this today 🫂

[Starrlight in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL]

ha! I was just responding to your post just now. Thanks for yours, too!

[Thankfulforhelp22]

Hard for me to be still. Been working on it for a while.

I continue to work on it 🤔😀

[Starrlight in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

Me too. Some times are easier than others

[Starrlight]

I too have worked with special needs children a lot in the past. Oh it IS a 🌕 . I love your name and how you were inspired.

[Hidden]

No dreams again. The minute I told you all about them, now they are gone. Does this forum have magical powers? Budda class sounds interesting. I might be too high strung for that. Nice idea though. Good for you for being able to help clear your mind🙏

[Starrlight]

So cool I wonder why the wolf moon name. I’ll look it up.

[Hidden]

oh wow! Hope nothing bad happens; maybe this is what the dreams meant, lol!

[Starrlight]

Good night my fellow star friend ✨

[Hidden]

👍🙏❤️

[Stippler]

Very true. Thanks for sharing!

[Starrlight in reply to Stippler]

Hey you’re welcome Stippler! ☺️💛✨🌙

[melbrown]

🫂 Love to you Starrlight ❤

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

❤️ Right backatchya Mel 😊

[SayNOtoPanic]

yes!! Thank you for this.

[Starrlight in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

yaaaaay you’re welcome SayNOtoPanic

[newbie56]

Starr,

As you say, we're all "created" beings. That means there is a "CREATOR".

It's only reasonable. We learn about Him & gain relief from undue anxiety.

Agape ❤️

[Starrlight]

Right. I’m not always 100% sure myself but yeah that’s what my words point to and what I like to believe.

[Lazy_dog_lover]

Any thoughts on how to do this with tinnitus screaming in my ears? It is one of the biggest factors in not being able to settle in my mind.

[Starrlight in reply to Lazy_dog_lover]

You can look up natural remedies for tinnitus.