I applied the gratefulness exercise to my aching chest and belly, which I have been feeling lately as a stress reaction to trying to engage on Twitter, social media, commenting and posting. It gives me a lot of anxiety and I was amazed how feeling holding gratitude for the tension I carry turned into seeing it as excitement and enthusiasm for contributing and being in relationship with others. It was the most unlikely and ridiculous thing in the moment I could think to be grateful for, and it actually helped.
I have felt that same internal churning of the stomach when trying to be a good social media user. I applaud you for sticking with it. I've been avoiding it lately because it feels like a never ending trap.
I applied the gratefulness exercise to my aching chest and belly, which I have been feeling lately as a stress reaction to trying to engage on Twitter, social media, commenting and posting. It gives me a lot of anxiety and I was amazed how feeling holding gratitude for the tension I carry turned into seeing it as excitement and enthusiasm for contributing and being in relationship with others. It was the most unlikely and ridiculous thing in the moment I could think to be grateful for, and it actually helped.
I have felt that same internal churning of the stomach when trying to be a good social media user. I applaud you for sticking with it. I've been avoiding it lately because it feels like a never ending trap.