Chaos - Hidden Treasure
Chaos is all over the place. In just a few weeks our entire world has changed dramatically. There’s chaos in the world out there. Chaos, also in our heads and minds. No fun at all.
That is why this is the perfect time to drop down: from head (chaos) into center (peace).
That is true literally: our physical center. We want to direct attention to our core. Because that is a place where we can find shelter in rough times like these. It is a place where we can create peace.
That peace in our center is way more than just the absence of chaos. It is also our hidden treasure. A place where we want to go not just to hide from chaos. But also to find our true power.
We have been directed away from that power, in large part by habits and norms that society is feeding us.
But if we can re-connect with our center it will guide us through these times. It will tell us what to do. In a way that no-one else can. And that is an absolute treasure that we might not have looked for without a crisis like this.
It may take some practice to get in touch with it. But now is a great time to take the time — and to re-invent ourselves. Will help not only to survive these times but also to thrive — now and once the crisis is over.
What are some of those habits and norms that have been steering us away from our center and our power?
eating 3 times a day, and especially snacking in between meals (recommended sometimes by experts)
our high sugar intake
more in general, our feeling entitled to instant gratification from outside sources. Sugar is one example, porn another.
certain types of fitness advice that essentially fix the body core instead of making it fluid
social pressure to pull in our tummy and hold our breath
certain types of hip swaying (e.g. while walking) that we refrain from engaging in because they are considered inappropriate; in reality they are good massage for the core
pushing “down” and thus not releasing our emotions
sitting way too much
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The result is that we have created chaos in that center. By re-directing our attention to it, we can restore the peace and the power. Inside. Even when there is still chaos outside.
