15/05/2020
are you getting your daily d.o.s.e of kindness?
we are so pleased to talk about kindness today - the theme of mental health awareness week [18-24 may] - as we feel that it is an important aspect of our wellbeing, especially at the moment. the benefits of kindness to ourselves and others affects us both physically and mentally.
kindness to IFZ, as reiki masters, is not just about holding open a door or giving someone a present. to us it is one of our ‘principles’ or ‘guidelines for living’:
just for today … i will show kindness to myself and to others.
on a physical level, your body responds automatically to kindness by releasing feel good chemicals into the bloodstream:
d – dopamine
o – oxytocin
s – serotonin
e – endorphins (including substance p which relieves pain)
kindness to ourselves at this time is to acknowledge when you’re having a bad day, for whatever reason. it’s about taking time for yourself to pause and either show love, honesty and understanding to what’s gripping you, or to hit the reset button by e.g. meditating, exercising, grounding or even having a nap. and even if you reach for the biscuits, give yourself a break from the guilt.
everyone is feeling the effects of the covid-19 pandemic, and we are all sharing the same range of emotions to navigate our way through it. if you encounter a grumpy fellow human, try to think of their bigger picture. they may be lonely, or have lost a loved one or a job. ask yourself ‘what would love say?’, and respond accordingly. you may have just made their day.
the more kindness that you give to yourself and others, the more you will become familiar with how your body responds to the daily d.o.s.e. you will begin to notice the subtle changes in the flow of energy within you as you feel the health benefits kindness readily offers. you will learn how to set your own personal healthy boundaries and how to avoid uncomfortable situations with confidence.
treat yourself and others to kindness: we are all one.
with kindness
fiona and pollyanna