#2 Time to Face Your Mind and Body - Small Habits to Release Undigested Emotions
Have you ever had a casual interaction at work where a seemingly small remark was delivered to you in a harsh tone?
Even if the content itself wasn't a big deal, the tone of voice and attitude were so sharp that a heavy weight lingered in your heart.
Then, tasks that would normally be completed quickly take longer, and your concentration gets disrupted...
This can happen to anyone. Even if it seems like a small incident,
the stress your mind experiences greatly affects your physical performance.
That's why it's important for us to have "time to reset ourselves" in our daily lives.
In modern times, we are often chasing after things we need to do, leaving very little time to listen to ourselves.
However, the mind and body are inseparable. An imbalance in one will always affect the other.
That's why it's crucial to consciously make time each day to "return to yourself."
This month's theme: "Resetting = Releasing Undigested Emotions"
If you suppress harsh words or small shocks as "not a big deal," those emotions remain undigested in your mind and body.
As a result, they can lead to autonomic nervous system imbalances and hormonal fluctuations,
manifesting as physical signs like headaches, stomach discomfort, and restless sleep.
To reset means gently releasing these undigested emotions and returning to your neutral self.
Instead of pretending emotions don't exist, let's allow them to "circulate" in a safe way.
Small Ways to Reset in Daily Life
Resetting can be started without a special environment.
1. Reset from the body with breathing and stretching.
Deep breaths and light exercise to ease tension.
2. Reset from the mind by writing or talking.
Write down your jumbled thoughts on paper. Talk to someone you trust. Recently, I highly recommend talking to AI like ChatGPT to organize your thoughts.
3. Reset from the senses with scents and light.
Use your five senses to "switch gears."
With a little ingenuity, you can bring your mind and body back to neutral.
Why ESSU Candles Accompany You
ESSU candles are designed to help you create time to tune into your mind and body, with carefully selected scents that gently support hormonal balance and autonomic nervous system fluctuations.
The flickering flame slowly calms your thoughts.
The scent releases undigested emotions, lightening your heart.
The act of lighting a candle itself becomes a small habit for reclaiming yourself.
To cherish yourself.
Resetting is not about indulging yourself, but about cherishing yourself.
When a small remark at work weighs heavily on your heart, on nights when your sleep is restless,
on days enveloped by inexplicable anxiety...
At such times, light a candle, take a deep breath, and allow your mind and body to reset.
It will be a time to release undigested emotions and return to your neutral self.
May ESSU candles gently support your "time for introspection."