23/11/2022
There is so much power in asking, “What could this be teaching me?”
When you slow down and use a tough moment as an opportunity to get to know yourself - you’ll learn SO MUCH!
This morning, I couldn’t breathe. It didn’t feel like asthma and my inhaler wasn’t helping it at all, it wasn’t allergies, I’m not getting sick… but I just felt like I couldn’t get enough oxygen.
Instead of feeling worried, I felt angry. Today was day #2 of not being able to work out. I woke up early to get in some self-care in before my workout, but I ended up spending half that time trying to find a way to breathe normally again so I could workout.
If it sounds like I’m an entirely overly motivated and unrelatable person that enjoys working out, I’m not. I just worked really freaking hard to get to a point that working out is part of my day without talking myself out of it. I’m terrified of losing that momentum. I’m just a girl, standing in front of her tennis shoes, asking to be motivated enough to get that workout in.
I finally gave in to the reality that I was staying home from my workout… again. I knew I had another hour before my first appointment, so I got spiritual. I asked myself, “What could this be teaching me?” Through tapping, I went through an entire emotional wave: I hated feeling like a victim to my life-long asthma symptoms. I hated being seen as weak. I hated using it as an excuse. I’m tired of it holding me back.
Then, the proverbial clouds started parting. I remembered the power of my own breath. I used some breathing techniques for a few minutes until my breathing returned to normal. I realized that this is something I could fold into my breathwork toolkit as a Breathwork Coach.
In that time frame, I learned so much about my emotional attachment to asthma. I realized more research and self-experimentation I could do as a Breathwork Coach. As frustrating as it started, it turned into a beautiful experience.
The next time you are feeling frustrated or angry at a situation, I encourage you to ask yourself, “What is this trying to teach me?” If you stay open and curious, it’ll be a beautiful opportunity to learn and grow.