There is a seat waiting for you...

My loves,

There is a seat waiting for you. 


When we feel unsupported, we start reaching. Our mind starts looking to get hooked on something. On validation, on approval, on attention, on action, on doing a good job, on connection, on food, on substances...the list goes on. Our system starts trying to find SOMETHING to give it the support it needs.

The problem is, looking for deep, nourishing support in validation or a substance, is like looking to get all your nutrition from a bag of chips. It's not that the bag of chips isn't a yummy treat once in a while, it's just that it isn't going to actually give you what you need.

So guess what...
You keep needing more, and more. 

But true support is such that, the moment you get it - and sometimes even the moment you ask for it - the need is fulfilled. 

Yesterday, I signed up to do a Somatic Experiencing session with a teacher and colleague of mine (that is the method I am training in right now). I spent an hour with her virtually. She held me. She listened as I walked through my experiences. She offered things here and there. Her words were impactful. 

But beyond the fact that she was lovely - it was just an hour. It wasn't the deepest hugest moment. It wasn't everything.

And yet, it was enough for my body to relax. For my body to register that was truly what it needed. Some nutrient-rich support. Need fulfilled.


What are you reaching for right now? Where are you getting your support?

I've heard from people that they are scrounging to find things to do - new recipes, new art projects, new books. I've heard from people that they are having moments of need and they are reaching out to all their friends, in hopes that someone will be available and take up some time with them. I've heard from people that they are on the edge of their seat, waiting for this to be "over," when they can then find their usual means of support and action. 

And while all of these things are valid, and understandable, and perhaps necessary. They are also a distraction from the deep need. Support. Nourishment. Holding. Sharing. Being heard. Feeling deeply safe. Integration in body. A bigger sense of health and balance. Soul presence. 


My upcoming virtual retreat is all of that, and more. 
I know it might feel like just another thing to do.
Or it might feel like it's unnecessary.

But this is not the junk food.
This is the nourishment. 

I hope you'll join me. 
We begin Friday night, May 8, at 7 pm, and we go throughout the weekend. We will be on and off zoom, and moving throughout our individual homes.
Sign up ASAP so you can have time to set up your space and make this journey as juicy as possible. 

Click the link below for details.
If you are unsure, talk to me by simply hitting reply to this email.

I love you dearly. 
This time is not to be addressed lightly. 
Don't skip out on the care your system needs to move through this.

Take your seat.
It's waiting for you.

Xo,
Jessie