There are countless approaches to healing, drawing from science, spirituality, and lived experience. But what if we stepped back and explored the core principles shared across them all?

This talk offers a framework for approaching all healing and growth. It will help you contextualize and apply the countless techniques, perspectives, and pieces of advice you may have encountered.

Awareness
Become aware of what is happening internally and externally.

Acceptance
Accept reality as it is for what it is, right now. We don’t need to like, agree, or approve of it.

Action
Take small, value-aligned steps toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.

Our actions change the situation, thus we need to become aware of, and accept our new reality and perhaps take further action.

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The present moment is the best antidote to intense feelings. If you are struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, or overwhelm, focus on the moment. Right now, you are okay. Right now, you are safe. In this moment, you can find peace.

Goal:
Mindful connection to the present moment.

Summary:
Slow down the breath and bring your hand to your heart. Feel the warmth.

Say the words (internally or out loud) "I am here, now".

Focus on what you can hear. These are the sounds of the present moment.

Focus on what you can see. These are the sights of the present moment.

Focus on what you can feel. These are the feelings of the present moment.

Focus on the sensations of the breath at the nose. These are the breaths of the present moment.

Drop it all and just be in the moment. Say the words (internally or out loud) "I am here, now".

Progression:
Add to the words “I am here, now” the words “and right now I am safe”.

Listen next:
Explore more foundational healing practices (or via iTunes, Spotify, & Amazon). You can also find 100’s more tracks, talks, and full courses on the Insight Timer app, and in The Art Of Self-Connection community.

Book a session:
This session was just an introduction to the practice. If you would like to go deeper I also offer 1:1 sessions.

Description:

The present moment is the best antidote to intense feelings. If you are struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, or overwhelm, focus on the moment. Right now, you are okay. Right now, you are safe. In this moment, you can find peace.

Goal:

Mindful connection to the present moment.

Summary:

Slow down the breath and bring your hand to your heart. Feel the warmth.

Say the words (internally or out loud) "I am here, now".

Focus on what you can hear. These are the sounds of the present moment.

Focus on what you can see. These are the sights of the present moment.

Focus on what you can feel. These are the feelings of the present moment.

Focus on the sensations of the breath at the nose. These are the breaths of the present moment.

Drop it all and just be in the moment. Say the words (internally or out loud) "I am here, now".

Progression:

Add to the words “I am here, now” the words “and right now I am safe”.

Listen next:

Explore more foundational healing practices (or via iTunes, Spotify, & Amazon). You can also find 100’s more tracks, talks, and full courses on the Insight Timer app, and in The Art Of Self-Connection community.

Book a session:

This session was just an introduction to the practice. If you would like to go deeper I also offer 1:1 sessions.