Some wisdom is timeless. Having recently rediscovered this article and finding it a pleasant reminder, I thought you might enjoy the reminder too. In Spirit, Lauren
Reprinted from October 2007:
Part of my metamorphosis has involved a deepening relationship with my body. Meaning, I've been trying to make sense of all that's been going on with it since this releasing/healing began :D
I often talk about growth periods with my coaching clients, because while our Spirit is timeless and can change instantly, our bodies have to process the change in the physical world.
So my body said "Tell them what metamorphosis is like to a body"... Maybe you would like to know what a growth period, a period of intense change, looks like on a day-to-day basis. (Maybe not :D) Be prepared for the good, the bad, and the...ugly.
My growth period has at times looked like:
* Weird sleep patterns or non-sleep patterns (not conforming to a 'normal' pattern)
* Extreme tiredness during normal afternoon 'lull'
* Headaches (UGH)
* Unusual body aches
* Congestion, coughing
* Various transitory aches and pains
* Blurred vision
* Unusual food cravings or boredom with food I normally love
* Surges of energy and times of low-energy
* No creative energy. No Yang energy. Inaction.
* Increase in intuitive hits.
* More awareness of energy - mine and others.
* New approaches to old problems, relationship patterns, etc. just come up out of the blue.
* Keen awareness of how old patterns played out and the underlying beliefs.
While a number of these symptoms could be attributed to other things (illness, planetary changes, etc.) and while I am definitely affected by things happening on a global and stellar level (are you?), all these symptoms can coincide with releasing/restructuring of old (childhood) beliefs ...
So what's the best strategy for handling an intense growth period, you ask?
Taking really good care of your body. Physical care of your body. That means getting extra sleep and rest. Drinking lots of water. Physical movement like walking, dancing, yoga, pilates, and sex. Laughter. Lots of laughter - watch a funny movie, hang out with friends that make you laugh, watch the comedy channel. Baths - healing baths like epsom salts help your body release energy. Massages, flowers, beauty - anything that engages the physical senses.
I joke that sometimes a growth period is a 'gross' period. :D Sometimes...
Here's to your growth and evolution!
In Spirit,
Lauren