“Everyone is afraid of something. We fear things because we value them. We fear losing people because we love them. We fear dying because we value being alive. Don't wish you didn't fear anything. All that would mean is that you didn't feel anything.”
Cassandra Clare
Dearest Muse,
With so much going on in the world, this week, we focus on giving space for our feelings. Feel the anger, feel the grief, feel the pain, feel the helplessness, even hoplessness... be human, and not superhuman for a change
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve To Feel
Je Mérite De Ressentir
You're not alone in this... let's begin
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As most weeks, we begin with a meditation -
12 MINUTE MEDITATION TO PROCESS YOUR EMOTIONS MINDFULLY
So often we try to ignore, suppress or even shame ourselves for experiencing the emotions we feel. In this practice we are choosing to utilize mindfulness to process our emotions. The final phase of the practice offers affirmations in order to cultivate compassion, healing and inner strength.
Next, an oldie, but goodie...
Here are 13 affirmations from HealingBrave.com
13 AFFIRMATIONS FOR FEELINGS YOUR FEELINGS
The thing about feeling your feelings is: it doesn’t always FEEL good. It’s not always easy
But the more in tune you get with what you’re feeling, the better you can identify and meet your needs
It takes a whole lot of self-awareness and respect
Next, one of two book selections -
THE NECESSITY OF RAIN BY SARAH CHORN
This fantasy book reads like some sort of adult fairytale, delving into the intricacies of loss, grief, and survival
It's a mystical tale of gods losing their divinity, and the struggle to survive through hard, mortal, change
Next, a novel by one of the most brilliant minds of a generation
DON'T CRY FOR ME BY DANIEL BLACK
Jacob is dying, and as his time left shortens, he begins writing letters to his only son, Isaac, who he has not met or spoken to in years. In his writings, he tells Isaac the stories he needs to know about their family. From the ancestral history, going back to slavery, to his tumultuous relationship with Isaac's mother, and experiences that led to his reaction to Issac being gay and his behaviour as a father in general. This is a book about reconciliation, one that covers hard truths with an authenticity and hope.
Lastly an amazing film far more about feelings than magic, but with a great dose of magic as well
After years in hiding, a woman is forced to go on the run when her superhuman abilities are discovered. Years after having abandoned her family, the only place she has left to hide is home.
A HEARTFELT RITUAL
A TENDER, HEART CENTERED RITUAL FROM JE MÉRITE, I DESERVE FOR EXPLORING YOUR FULL EMOTIONAL SELF
At Je Mérite, I Deserve, we honor emotion as sacred. Feeling is how we know we’re alive, how we process, how we heal, and how we bloom.
This self-care ritual is your invitation to slow down, to check in, and to allow — without fixing, rushing, or numbing.
A SELF-SOOTHING MORNING SKIN RITUAL - whether it's music that uplifts you, affirmations, or even a podcast that gives you hope, during your morning skincare routine, take a moment to feel
TAKE AN EMOTION INVENTORY WALK - take a 15–20 minute walk this week with no podcast, music, or distractions. Let your thoughts, feelings, and memories surface.
EVENING REFLECTION & EMOTIONAL INTEGRATION - when you settle down for the evening, light your affirmation candle, get dressed in your je mérite, and for 15 minutes or longer, journal everything. Laugh, cry, scream, curse... get it all out
In a world that teaches you to suppress or numb your emotions, choosing to feel is a radical act.
You don't have to hide your heart to be strong.
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
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