Permission

This month’s theme Tele-Gathering theme was “permission,” and our inquiry was “What does it mean to give yourself permission?” Although many ideas came up, such as acceptance, allowing, acknowledgement, and validating, it was agreed that giving oneself permission really boils down to a feeling or a “sense.”

Of course, the question that arose from this is “What does it feel like to give yourself permission?”
Physically, I feel a sense of relief, release, and relaxation. My back relaxes, releasing all tension. Pain dissolves. I begin to experience enjoyable sensations in my hips, feet, shoulders.
Mentally, the racing of my mind slows, and even stills. I feel a sensation of calm any worrying and anxiety just slip away – I have a deep knowing that I am safe.
Emotionally, I get a bit giddy! I feel lighter, joyful, and filled with gratitude. YAY!
Spiritually, I feel a deep sense of peace and connection.

So, I ask you to take a few minutes to journal, blog or email a friend answering these questions for yourself:
What does it mean to give myself permission?
What does it feel like to myself permission?
What do I give myself permission to Be/Do/Have today?