I originally wrote this post shortly after Hurricane Harvey impacted Texas and Louisiana. Unfortunately, since then there have been many other natural disasters including wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, landslides and terrorist attacks around the world. My progressive relaxation referenced below is equally suitable for anyone recovering from the effects of these events.
Everyone in the wide path of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey, has been impacted. For some, the impact is more severe and may include the loss of loved ones, injuries, losing a home, job loss, or facing months of clean-up and renovation. First responders, emergency personnel and rescue volunteers worked long dangerous hours helping others trapped by rising flood waters. Recovery volunteers are working hard to help neighbors to salvage and rebuild.
We have all been emotionally affected by the storm, and stress levels are very high right now. With the immediacy of survival needs and the recovery effort, it may be hard to recognize the negative impact from stress in the aftermath of this disaster. Unfortunately, this is very visible out on the roadways. Houston area traffic normally has a certain level of craziness, yet many drivers are clearly more distracted and stressed right now.
It is important to release physical and emotional stress so that it does not lead to other problems. We perform our best work and make our best plans when our bodies and minds are not hindered by undue stress levels. Sometimes, we do not even realize how stressed we are until we begin to relax. To help people destress while recovering from the storm, I made a progressive relaxation recording for anyone who needs it.
This guided meditation recording is just under five minutes, so it will not interfere with your schedule. Take a few minutes during the day, or in the evening, to listen to this recording and release some of that stress so that you can tackle your recovery efforts with a clear mind and all of your physical energy. My intention is to give you a few minutes of respite, so just sit back, or lay down, and listen.
DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS RECORDING WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING DANGEROUS MACHINERY!!! You may feel so relaxed after releasing all that pent-up stress that you might fall asleep.
You can access my Progressive Relaxation recording on the media page of my website https://soothehypnosis.com/media
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