In the quiet corridors of our souls, where echoes of forgotten laughter and the whispers of untold stories reside, lies the essence of our being—our core being. It is a treasure chest buried beneath the sands of time, waiting to be rediscovered and nurtured. In the grand tapestry of healing, the journey inward to uncover and embrace this intrinsic self becomes a crucial melody, a symphony of self-discovery.
Picture a moonlit garden within, where each petal holds the secrets of our authentic existence. The path to this enchanted space may be overgrown with the weeds of life’s trials and tribulations but fear not. With every step, a petal unfurls, revealing a piece of the mosaic that is your core being.
Step 1: The Prelude – Silence the External Symphony
In the hustle of the external world, the symphony of our core being often goes unheard. To embark on this journey, silence becomes the prelude. Learning how to journey toward the sacredness of silence helps to connect with ‘a quiet moment’, a sacred pause where the noise of the body, voices, and the world dissipates. In this stillness, the first notes of healing and self-awareness emerge.
Step 2: The Unveiling – Peel Back the Layers
Like an ancient manuscript waiting to be deciphered, our core being is often hidden beneath layers of societal expectations, conditioning, self-judgment, and accumulated wounds. Begin the process of unveiling by building an inner structure before peeling back these layers. What lies beneath the armor of conformity and the scars of past hurts? The answer is a canvas awaiting the strokes of self-trust and a creative restoration of an embodied the felt sense of safety within the nervous systems, colored by healing tomes of self-empathy and self-love.
Step 3: The Melody – Embrace Authenticity
As you uncover the layers, listen to the melody that resonates within. This is the sound of authenticity, the pure note of your core beingness. Requesting your gentle embrace. Dance along with it, reconnect with your rhythm. Authenticity is not a destination; it is a dance, a continuous improvisation that unfolds with every breath and present moment awareness. Let the melody guide you, and watch as the colors of your true self paint the canvas of your existence.
Step 4: The Crescendo – Nurture with Compassion
In the nurturing gardens of self-discovery, compassion is the water that allows your core being to bloom. Gently tend to the wounds, be they old or new, with the soothing balm of quality of listening, of wise inner knowing and self-compassion. Like a gardener caring for delicate blossoms, treat yourself with sunshine and kindness. It is in this resourceful compassionate care that the crescendo of healing reaches its zenith.
Step 5: The Finale – Integrate and Radiate
As you rediscover and nurture your core being, the healing process reaches its finale. Integration becomes the harmonious synthesis of your newfound authenticity with the world around you. Nervous system restoration is not just about states of arousal, it must also include states of integration. As your soul relaxes you radiate the symphony of your true self, allowing the vibrations to touch not only your own soul but also the hearts of those who resonate with your unique melody.
In the grand tapestry of healing, the rediscovery and nurturing of our core being become the masterpiece, a reflection of the beauty that was always within. So, embark on this enchanting journey, and let the symphony of self-discovery play on.
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Roseanne Reilly DipNUR, APCST, ERYT500hr CEP specializing in Restoring Safety to the Nervous System Repair
Roseanne comes from a Background of Nursing, She is an Advanced CranioSacral Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Educator and Somatic Emotional Healing Practitioner
Roseanne provides research based tools and resources for nervous systems restoration following chronic and trauma stress
She provides insights from her own healing journey towards recovery, through blogs, weekly resources, work shops, courses, 1 to 1 mentoring and small group sessions
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