How I Finally Stopped Scrolling, Distracting, and Numbing

Do you ever use scrolling or distracting yourself as a way to avoid what's going on deep inside?

Scrolling, keeping myself busy, and numbing out have been big coping strategies for me over the years. As a child, I turned to food to help me feel safe, and when I outgrew that habit, I replaced it with TV, scrolling, and even doing helpful, holy things for my family but in an anxious way that lacked peace.

I had no idea that I was avoiding some under-the-surface emotions. I would look around during my day and think, "I'm not upset in any way. I just have a lot to do." 

But why can't I sit still? And why do I need that phone or tv or podcast playing? 

'Be still and know that I am God' cannot happen if I cannot be still and quiet. 

And it's okay. I’m not broken or weird. We ALL distance ourselves from emotions.

But like any skill, we can learn WHAT to do with them.. 

Maybe you get still and realize you're really upset with your in-laws. Or maybe you've been building resentment at work. Or maybe you feel really guilty about something you've been avoiding.

We can learn what to do with these feelings so that we can process them, and they will feel small again. Not threatening enough to run from all day. 

Today, we’re going to help you slay the dragon of avoiding your own emotions and breaking down how to get back the FREEDOM to “Be still and Know.”

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