the ML protocol ⌇part 6
R * Reflection
As we navigate our inner landscapes through breathwork, we often embark on transformative journeys that take us deep into the recesses of our soul.
But like any profound exploration, it’s essential not just to venture deep but to return with insights and integrate them into our daily lives.
Today, we delve into the 'R' of our M.O.T.H.E.R.L.U.N.G. Protocol:
Reintegration and Reflection.
Every breath-led journey we take is an invitation to understand ourselves better, to peel back layers and touch the raw, untouched parts of our being. But the real magic happens when we come back from these depths, taking a pause to understand, appreciate, and integrate the lessons we’ve unearthed.
The Practice
① Gentle Return
After your deep oscillations and tension releases, start to ease your breath back to its natural rhythm. Feel the life force flowing effortlessly in and out of you, like waves returning to the shore after a storm.
② Grounding Embrace
Place your hands over your heart, feeling its rhythmic beats. This is the sound of life, of presence, of your very essence. Let it anchor you back to the here and now.
③ Reflective Pause
With closed eyes, cast your inner gaze upon the journey you've just undertaken. What emotions bubbled to the surface? Were there memories, visions, or sensations that stood out? What did your body communicate?
④ Journal Journey
Grab a journal and start penning down your reflections. There’s power in articulation, and by giving words to your experiences, you’re crystallizing your insights, making them tangible and actionable.
⑤ Reintergration Ritual
Engage in a simple ritual that signifies coming full circle. It could be as simple as drinking a glass of water, visualizing it as nectar nourishing every cell, every thought, every part of you that's been touched by your practice.
⑥ Mantra Meditation
Whisper to yourself, "With every journey inward, I emerge more aligned, more enlightened." Let this mantra be a reminder of the transformative power of reflection and reintegration.
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Every breathwork session is a dance between diving deep and resurfacing. But the dance doesn’t end there. The steps we take post our sessions - the reflection and the reintegration - are what truly allow us to evolve, to align more deeply with our true selves.
Embrace this sacred pause. Listen to its whispers. For in these moments of stillness, you'll find the loudest echoes of your transformation.
Leanna 💗