w y l y a s t l e yn o s. 10 & 12
No. 10
“It is so so hard to remember to stop and listen to my heart.”
DG: Indeed! Self-care generally is difficult for a lot of us. To create a new dialog (habit), I recommend you commit to a 15 minute brisk walk every single day, no matter the weather, for 90 days. Alone. On these walks, pick up something that makes you smile. When you arrive home, place your items on a tray that you keep in a place where you can see it but no one will disturb the contents. After 90 days, examine your treasures. Select your favorite and write a simple poem about it. Send the poem to someone your heart longs for.
Token: Here is a stone from Smoke Farm.*
(*Had you gotten this prescription at Smoke Farm, you would have received this token also. If you would like directions on how to get this token, please email me at info@wylyastley.com for directions.)
No. 12
“brain in the way of my heart”
DG: So typical. Our heart holds our truth – our truth makes us feel vulnerable. Our head often wants to protect us from feeling things it labels confusing or uncomfortable. Occasionally our hearts are so loud that our brains have no choice but to follow. I suggest you take your heart on a date. Just the two of you. Take your heart to a really good newsstand – one with tons of magazines and newspapers – and scan for anything that tickles your interest. Anything – no judgment allowed. Buy every single item and take them with you as you continue your date. Pick up your favorite take-out and head home (or have your favorite snacks and warm drink available (no alcohol) there). Get in your most comfortable clothes, play your favorite music and flip through all the things you bought. Make notes about what you like. Tear things out. Tear things up. Do you want to try that? Do you want to go there? Spend some real time doing this. Once finished, take your pile of notes, tear outs and what-have-yous. Clean up your food and any mess. Take a shower then meditate for a minimum of 5 minutes. When you are finished and relaxed, select the item that most excites you then go to your calendar and make another date to do, see, taste, make and/or experience that thing. Don’t schedule a companion to do this with you yet. Your heart is directing you toward something it wants to do. Honor it with sincerity and time. Do these dates monthly for 6 months and you may find that your brain will begin to insist on hearing your heart because it will feel so good.
Token: Here is a pen with which to take notes.*
(*Had you gotten this prescription at Smoke Farm, you would have received this token also. If you would like directions on how to get this token, please email me at info@wylyastley.com for directions.)
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