I watched a movie today called “The Roofman.” I had a difficult time watching it, knowing something bad was going to happen. It brought back memories of personal trauma, and my body reacted strongly. I struggled to sit with the anxiety and dread. I felt it in my fingers, stomach, and chest. I felt the urge to move, to get rid of the discomfort. I knew I had worked on letting my emotions pass, so I sat on my couch, turned on Headspace, and did a short meditation. I touched my stomach and chest, welcomed the feelings, and let them pass through.
Sometimes all you need is 5 minutes, breathing, and letting your emotions pass through. You can do it.
