February: Antidote to Rumination is Self Compassion
When our minds spin endlessly, replaying the same thoughts, we become trapped—unable to truly experience and process our lives. Like a buffering video that never loads, rumination keeps us from moving forward. But there's a way out.
Instead of fighting against difficult emotions or judging ourselves for having them. Ask yourself gently: "What's stirring beneath the surface? What am I really feeling?" Notice the sensations in your body. Is there tightness in your chest? A knot in your stomach? These physical signals are messengers, inviting us to pay attention. When we listen with curiosity rather than resistance or shame, emotions can flow through us naturally.
Self-compassion is our guide on this journey. Think of someone you love deeply—perhaps a dear friend or your younger self. What would you say to them in a moment of struggle? "I see that this is really hard for you. It's okay to feel this way. You're not alone." Now, with the same tenderness, turn that compassionate voice toward yourself.
The mind's constant chatter often comes from trying to avoid discomfort. But when we meet our experiences with gentle awareness and kind presence, something shifts.
The uncomfortable feelings we've been fighting against begin to soften and move.
Relief emerges naturally.
The mind quiets.
We find ourselves freed from the exhausting cycle of overthinking.
Your feelings are not problems to be solved. They are parts of you asking to be heard and held.
Written by: Junie, the overthinker
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