What if you didn’t have to hold it all alone?
We are all craving a safe space.
It's hard to put into words what I want to say to you today without veering off into negative territory, but I'm going to try my best.
It feels like we are living in unprecedented times - something that I'm sure has been uttered by every generation since time immemorial - and sometimes it feels like a whole f***ing lot to be getting on with.
I'm not going to bother listing out the individual things that we are all collectively dealing with (because sitting in that energy never helped anybody anyways), but I will say that there are times when it all feels too much.
I think that there are two ways we must approach these moments.
First, we absolutely need to remember to be the light.You cannot possibly dislike this statement more than I do, but it is true now more than ever. When it feels like the darkness is closing in on all sides and the world is literally going crazy, we need to remind ourselves of our power and what we have control over: ourselves. Our attitude, our vibe, our emotions, our thoughts, our mindset, our beliefs and our actions. That is pretty much the whole damn list. Outside of these things, it doesn't always feel like there's much we can do. But that list right there? If we genuinely put effort towards making the most of those things, the positive impact and ripple effect waiting on the other side is unparalleled.
Secondly, we must take even better care of ourselves.The old adage of 'putting your oxygen mask on first' will never get old to me. It is so counterintuitive. It goes against everything that we are taught it means to be a 'good person.' Women, especially, are taught that the best way to care for others is by putting them first. But in the current socio-political and economic climate, I think that we need to tap even deeper into the things that bring us joy, fill us up and make life a little better/easier/brighter.
When I step outside my house and look at the people around me, I see humans who are stressed, overwhelmed and struggling. I see people who are distracted and escaping into their phones more than ever. And I see a serious lack of happiness. And I can’t say that being happy in the current situation is the easiest thing in the world, but I know it’s possible.
What I believe in missing is a space where we people feel safe, seen and held - a space where people feel free to let go, relax and just be who they are.
I’m not talking about a space where people can air their grievances about said socio-political and economic shitstorm, but where people can put down their shields and simply say “I am struggling right now and I can’t carry this anymore.” A space where people can be seen for the entirety of their experience and held because of it and not in spite of it.
I know I have been craving this space as well. A space of positivity and upliftment, away from the distractions of social media. A space where I know I can go to share openly and honestly and have a positive discussion about the ways things can be better.
So I have created this space for you and for me. If you feel called, I invite you to my new Telegram group. It is similar to the Insight Timer group except on Telegram I am able to share voice notes and videos along with text which helps to create a richer, more immersive experience.
This space is where I share inspiration and reflections on life, mindset and self-care. It is a space where we can have a positive discussion and connect with other like-minded people.
This space is not another sales or marketing space. There is a channel within my group where I promote my coaching and other offers, but the main page is simply a place to open up a conversation and to be able to connect with other people about topics that I love and that I feel we’re all craving more of in this moment.
If you crave being held, seen and supported, I would love to have you join us. You get to choose which parts the channel you follow. You can just follow along with my posts or you can join in the discussion! You can follow the Q+A channel to submit your questions to me in real time. And if you feel called you can follow the offers page to learn more about special opportunities to work with me. It’s essentially a choose your own adventure sort of deal and I would love to have you along for the ride!
Take a look here and join in the discussion!
With love and wild freedom,
Alessia
Again, if you are craving free (non-salesy!) support, please join the Telegram group here.
