Mental Space: Three Questions You Should Ask Yourself Women on the Remake

Kristin and Leigh sit down with Gwen Hendee, a yoga instructor and nurse who has also studied various forms of healing arts.  We discuss the importance of "making space" within yourself in order to be successful on your remake journey.  Women too often are holding space for others, carrying the emotions of others, bearing the physical burden of motherhood or caretaking, as well as the social and cultural expectations for who we should be.  This doesn't leave much room for ourselves.  How do we make that space? 

In an interesting twist of mindset, we ask the question "What do You Want to Keep?"  This causes you to think of what's important to you and what you want for yourself, instead of its twin-- "What should I get rid of?" This question applies to anything that's filling up your mind or life.  Emotions, thoughts, relationships, everything.  You find that you begin to focus on the most important thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and how to keep them close. 

Resources

Daring to Live Fully by Marelisa

Making Space: Creating a Home Meditation Practice by Thich Nhat Hanh