The Journey to Self Discovery

To live authentically, you must own your actions and ensure that they align with your beliefs and needs. This can be a difficult thing to maintain when external forces pressure you to do something you’re not comfortable with or to be someone you’re not. Most people have experienced the discomfort that comes with failing to behave authentically. Researchers from Harvard, Columbia, and Northwestern joined forces to measure this phenomenon scientifically. They found that when people failed to behave authentically, they experienced a heightened state of discomfort that’s usually associated with immorality. People who weren’t true to themselves were so distraught that they felt a strong desire to cleanse themselves physically. It’s clear that our brains know when we’re living a lie, and like all lies, being inauthentic causes nothing but harm. But how do you start living authentically? That can be tough, especially if you’ve been playing a role for most of your adult life. “I had no...

So many of us carry repressed and trapped emotions within multiple areas of our bodies, without even knowing it. Here are some of the most common areas of tension we experience: 1. Shoulder Tension = Burdens and Responsibilities 2. Neck Tension = Fear and Repressed Self-Expression 3. Upper Back = Grief, Sorrow, and Sadness 4. Middle Back = Insecurity and Powerlessness 5. Lower Back = Guilt, Shame, and Unworthiness 6. Stomach = Inability to Process Emotions 7. Inner Thighs = Fear of Vulnerability 8. Outer Thighs = Frustration and Impatience 9. Buttocks = Anger and Rage YOUR BODY IS A MAP AND STORAGE HOUSE OF EVERY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE EVER HAD. So many of us carry repressed and trapped emotions within multiple areas of our bodies, without even knowing it.   In fact, we can go years, even decades, completely oblivious to the blocked energy our muscles are holding on to. This repressed energy is responsible for countless ailments and chronic health conditio...