As we navigate our lives, there are always two dynamic forces at play. The first is the relationship we have with our inner world or system (can be used interchangeably). We all have varying degrees of awareness of what the landscape of our inner world...
Recall a time when you felt disconnected from yourself and/or others? What was it like for you in that state? Perhaps certain emotions showed up for you, like grief, sadness, shamefulness or disgust. Refer to the “Emotion Wheel” below and see which emotions resonate with your experience of disconnection.
“In order to heal, it is essential to gather the strength to think negatively. Negative thinking is not a doleful, pessimistic view that masquerades as “realism.” Rather, it is a willingness to consider what is not working. What is not in balance? What have I ignored? What is my body saying no to? Without these questions, the stresses responsible for our lack of balance will remain hidden.”
Can you recall a time when you found yourself “getting lost” in something that brought you joy? It could be something simple or something more extravagant. Either way, you most likely felt a little more connected to your sense of Self. You may have even reflected, “I feel more like myself” as you engaged in whatever you were doing. This is very important information that can be used at times when we feel more disconnected from Self.
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