Amy Di Marino

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Where are my people pleasers at?! *** Are you among the plethora of people who choose to remain silent and self sacrifice or compromise your own needs over the alternative of possibly making someone else upset? *** I'm not suggesting we be entitled or expect the world to cater to us, I'm actually talking about the exact people who are on the other side of those who live expectant/entitled lives. The people who are too afraid or ashamed to take up space.... *** If you are challenged with hostility or aggression for communicating your needs for space/time/safety/security/etc, then sure, it is absolutely good practice to check in with whether or not your head is a bit inflated around what you're asking for/demanding (we're human, every one of us gets carried away sometimes), but if your feet are rooted and your heart is coming from a place of harmony - it isn't yours to carry! *** The only people who will be upset with your boundaries are those who benefit from you having none. #selfcare #powerofquestions #higherself #spiritjunkie #digdeeper #questioneverything #growthgamestrong #spiritualgrowth #selfexploration #knowthyself #selfempowerment #empowerthyself #whoareyou #spiritualjourney #awakening #trustyourpath #higherconsciousness #lightworker #highervibes #spiritualawakening #reiki

It is pretty ironic how we so often place ourselves at the bottom of our own priority lists because there is "so much we have to do", but, those tasks are only an option for us because we exist to do them in the first place! *** Before we get too existential here, let's pause for a second to think about the reality of that statement. If you find yourself "out of commission" for any reason, your responsibilities and commitments either drop off completely, or are taken up by so...meone else who IS able. *** At the centre of all that, the thing that is of most importance for allowing your responsibilities to continue, and for your commitments to happen, is you...or should we say, your health (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual)! *** We are in control of our commitments and what we make ourselves responsible for. If our demand for personal output exceeds what we put back in to ourselves, then there is zero question that debt load will catch up (*bonus* other people's responsibilities are not yours to carry either, unless you have chosen/agreed to do so!)! *** What is your "recipe" for making the best version of yourself? Prioritize those things! You can't catch your breath if you're always playing catch-up (or trying to run someone else's race!). Slow down, be gentle with yourself, be kind to yourself. We're all out here trying our very best! #selfcare #powerofquestions #higherself #spiritjunkie #digdeeper #questioneverything #growthgamestrong #spiritualgrowth #selfexploration #knowthyself #selfempowerment #empowerthyself #whoareyou #spiritualjourney #awakening #trustyourpath #higherconsciousness #lightworker #highervibes #spiritualawakening #reiki

The passage of time on its own does not remove wounding. Space and distance are definitely part of the process, but we also play an active role in our healing. Are we taking enough space to assess what has even happened, or where specifically is it that we are hurting? *** Are we still picking at or aggravating the raw spots by not creating or holding boundaries in the places we are most tender. Are we in denial that there are even tender spots to begin with? *** Are we inces...santly playing history over in our minds, picking at that metaphorical scab, blaming ourselves or blaming others for what has happened, or for our circumstances? *** Pause. Breathe. Check in. *** Do you feel uncomfortable when you stop? Do you find it difficult to even begin? Our bodies and our patterned behaviours are continually speaking to us in a effort to show where we are out of balance - always seeking that homeostasis. *** What is your body/life telling you? What do you need? #selfcare #powerofquestions #higherself #spiritjunkie #digdeeper #questioneverything #growthgamestrong #spiritualgrowth #selfexploration #knowthyself #selfempowerment #empowerthyself #whoareyou #spiritualjourney #awakening #trustyourpath #higherconsciousness #lightworker #highervibes #spiritualawakening #reiki

Welp, the entire world is definitely going through some type of "recalibration". In these times where things can feel very uncertain, we may end up doing ourselves a great disservice by hyper-focusing on how much is outside of our control, and fall deep into a sense of powerlessness. *** Resisting the undeniable reality that we cannot control everything can drive a person into madness. We may end up trying to micromanage or control those around us, or burn ourselves out by re...fusing to delegate things because "if I don't do it myself, it won't get done, or it won't be done "right"". *** Now, more than ever, we are being presented with the opportunity to recognize and accept that we are all in this (life!) together. No one person can absolutely manage it all solo. So, what CAN we do? Manage ourselves (but let's be clear here, that doesn't mean doing it alone! It's okay (and imperative) to ask for help!)! *** Firstly, get clear about what you actually can control. Next, be aware of where your fear may be speaking. Fear can absolutely be a useful tool (in a dark alley, in the middle of the jungle, etc), but VERY often it shows up where it doesn't actually belong. *** Once you have a sense of where you can "dig in", start to make a plan. Catastrophising is not making a plan. Try to be aware, or have someone you can trust to check in with, to keep yourself grounded and not get lost in ruminating on "worst case scenarios". *** During this time of literally being asked to stay home, we are also being called to go inside of ourselves. This is only a pause, not the ending. #selfcare #powerofquestions #higherself #spiritjunkie #digdeeper #questioneverything #growthgamestrong #spiritualgrowth #selfexploration #knowthyself #selfempowerment #empowerthyself #whoareyou #spiritualjourney #awakening #trustyourpath #higherconsciousness #lightworker #highervibes #spiritualawakening #reiki