Tonight I brushed my teeth with my left hand. I was directed to do so on the Health and Wellness website for my work. Apparently it strengthens some sort of neural connections. It was very hard, but a worthy challenge. I enjoy doing things that I know I'm not talented at, as it removes the pressure to be polished. No one can do everything well, so sometimes a reminder of that in a safe space is healthy. This is also why I appreciate running - I can accept that it is something that is good for me without my needing to be good at it. I've spent the past week going over "community norms" with the students. Leaning into discomfort and being "raggedy" are among them for good reason!
Update 11/8/15: Another challenge has been flossing. My dentist friend told me that if I floss and I bleed it is a sign that I need to do more flossing. It's counterintuitive, but it has proved helpful. Each day for the last week I have flossed, and each day it hurt less. The same is always true when I have a knot in my muscles. Engaging it hurts, but it is the only way to push through. Each of these is another reminder of how important it can be to lean into discomfort!
No comments:
Post a Comment