Overwhelm
In this highly fast-paced and competitive society, it can be very easy to experience overwhelm from time to time. Putting demands on ourselves, we try to juggle as much as possible. While it is good to have high aspirations for ourselves, it can lead to burnout if we aren’t careful. In this wonderful meditation, Karuna has us acknowledge this feeling of overwhelm in our body and then we finish by repeating an excellent mantra.
This year, I pledged to myself that I’d become better each and every day. Having a tremendous amount of self discipline, I knew what I wanted and went after it. The reward has been great as I have learned so much. However, ever since finding out about my beautiful boy having lymphoma a few months back, things began to change. While getting my boy treated, I have still been signing up for free summits and masterclasses so I may continue learning valuable life skills. Even though my body has felt rundown and feelings of overwhelm have surfaced, I have still been placing high demands on myself. I guess you could say I’m a high achiever.
Following my breath, I began to visualize my inhale go to the depths of my lower abdomen. On my exhale, I began visualizing anything that didn’t serve me go down the middle of my legs, out the soles of my feet and into the earth. Feeling this overwhelm in my stomach and heart, I began repeating Karuna’s mantra. Practicing self kindness, I began to feel much better. Knowing that I will be mindful of what is important to me and let the rest go, I will keep these feelings of overwhelm at bay from now on. Thank you, Karuna!
Namaste 🙏🏻❤️☮️