NOURISH TOGETHER - WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - 10/17/24
Note from Jamie
I like to share things that light me up, fill me with joy, and make my life easier. Nothing is sponsored. These are just things that are helping me along my journey.
Feeling overwhelmed is a trap, a tricky one at that. When we're overwhelmed, we see all that needs to be done and say, That's too much. I can't do it. So instead, I shall do nothing. Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we say, I am already too busy, so I can't do that now and all is pressing in on me and I can't do anything. And the acts that are ours to do keep piling up and pulling on us. And we keep resisting. And stress and pressure build up.
Feeling overwhelmed leads to feeling stuck, and both are an illusion. How simple those things that overwhelm us actually become when we release the feeling and return to the rhythm of our lives. When we say, Yes, I need to make that phone call, do that task. How simple the task becomes, how simple life becomes.
What's bothering you that needs to be done? What's pulling on you? What's causing you to feel overwhelmed and maybe stuck, too? Make a list. Put your list aside, and begin by taking one simple action. Then watch as life unfolds. One act at a time, one thing at a time, all that needs to be done will get done. The stress will disappear, and you'll feel back on track.
You'll be given the ability, power, and guidance to do all that is on your path to do. Begin simply, quietly, by acknowledging feeling overwhelmed. Denying the pull of life and its tasks doesn't remove stress; it compounds it.
Surrendering to the simple truths,
even the simple truth of what we're
really feeling, will always set us free.
(Excerpt from Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie)
xo,
Jamie
Feeling overwhelmed is a trap, a tricky one at that. When we're overwhelmed, we see all that needs to be done and say, That's too much. I can't do it. So instead, I shall do nothing. Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we say, I am already too busy, so I can't do that now and all is pressing in on me and I can't do anything. And the acts that are ours to do keep piling up and pulling on us. And we keep resisting. And stress and pressure build up.
Feeling overwhelmed leads to feeling stuck, and both are an illusion. How simple those things that overwhelm us actually become when we release the feeling and return to the rhythm of our lives. When we say, Yes, I need to make that phone call, do that task. How simple the task becomes, how simple life becomes.
What's bothering you that needs to be done? What's pulling on you? What's causing you to feel overwhelmed and maybe stuck, too? Make a list. Put your list aside, and begin by taking one simple action. Then watch as life unfolds. One act at a time, one thing at a time, all that needs to be done will get done. The stress will disappear, and you'll feel back on track.
You'll be given the ability, power, and guidance to do all that is on your path to do. Begin simply, quietly, by acknowledging feeling overwhelmed. Denying the pull of life and its tasks doesn't remove stress; it compounds it.
Surrendering to the simple truths,
even the simple truth of what we're
really feeling, will always set us free.
(Excerpt from Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie)
xo,
Jamie
Inspiration
Nourish Pick of the Week
We partnered with Nancy Rothner of Milton, Delaware, to offer you her Pinch Me Therapy Dough.
As a clinical hypnotherapist who specializes in stress reduction, she created this simple tool that could be used anytime, anywhere.
It's a cross between Play-Doh and a stress ball.
When you feel stress coming on, grab your dough and gently knead away. It will help you physically release your emotions and guide you back to your center. Ahhh.
Available in 9 swoon-worthy scents.
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As a clinical hypnotherapist who specializes in stress reduction, she created this simple tool that could be used anytime, anywhere.
It's a cross between Play-Doh and a stress ball.
When you feel stress coming on, grab your dough and gently knead away. It will help you physically release your emotions and guide you back to your center. Ahhh.
Available in 9 swoon-worthy scents.
Shop Now
Recipe of the Week
I've been craving potatoes lately and this recipe hit the spot.
It's super simple to make and tastes extra comforting on these colder fall days.
Enjoy!
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It's super simple to make and tastes extra comforting on these colder fall days.
Enjoy!
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Live well. Be kind.
Jamie
Jamie
