Personally, I've had some new experiences lately! I have been doing a lot of integration!
I find myself using the tools we teach on a daily basis and feeling all the feels it's completely ecstatic.
And I often wonder at this point
What now?
After the expansion I return home to myself and integrate new experiences. I find myself in a space of reflection and growth.
I approached this novel adventure with careful planning, putting in my best efforts to ensure success, and in the grand scheme of things, it paid off. However, as I look back upon what we've encountered, it's only natural for me to have a whirlwind of emotions or the feared contraction.
How do I process this whirlwind of emotions and integrate experiences without having the crash after or contraction?
Integration:
The word "integrate" comes from the Latin word "integratus" which is the past participle of "integrare". "Integrare" means "to make whole". "Integer" means "whole, complete".
It's through this introspection and integration that we truly evolve and continue on our path towards personal and collective growth.
I wanted to share some of the ideas and practices I have for integration.
I did a dyad with another blueprint coach ( You can even do this practice solo), and am going to share what appeared for me.
My prompt was
"Tell me something to do for integration"
Ideas for integration
Create an aftercare plan.
Create an integration plan.
Immediately after the experience, discuss,think about what was great about that?
Save what could make it better, for a day or so later
Create a reconnection time with yourself and with your partner
Ask yourself the same question for 15min. (Dyad) Example: Tell me something about your experience or tell me something you desire…list it all out and see what appears
Grounding time with self for no thinking
Do something creative, no thinking
Tune back into the positive feelings of the experience and create a anchor
Write in a journal.
Share with a trusted friend or community member.
Bike ride
Create a playlist.
Cook something special.
Sleep
Meditate
Breath work
Reading and researching related materials.
Immersing yourself in something mindless reading a movie and activity.
Body work
Emote- feel all the feelings, something else will eventually appear
Movement And physical activity.
Sound and music.
Be a nature.
Reflect on what was learned from the experience
Here is an article
Here are some book recommendation
After the ecstasy, the laundry : how the heart grows wise on the spiritual path https://g.co/kgs/5zwXyE
The Deepest Acceptance: Radical Awakening in Ordinary Life https://g.co/kgs/Z3C5ho