NZ Kaminsky's Blog - Posts Tagged "growth"

Many of us carry the subconscious belief that self love is selfish. We know, intellectually, that it’s nonsense, right? But breaking the cycle of self abandonment is incredibly hard. It surfaces every time we try to escape uncomfortable emotions, troublesome realities, or simple exhaustion. What if we committed to practicing self love, portion by portion, each day? For example, by sitting in a comfy armchair, curled up in soft blankets, inhaling the aroma of freshly baked bread and brewed coffee, or fragrant tea, in a nourishing self hug for five minutes, twice a day. Sometimes, it helps to lower our expectations or loosen our commitments and instead focus on rebuilding our relationships with ourselves gradually, step by step, with absolute kindness. I’ve found somatic exercises to be incredibly helpful for regulating the nervous system and sending signals of safety, presence, and love to the brain.
Hugs 💛
Natalie