🕊️ When Your Mind Won’t Stop

*A gentle landing space for racing thoughts and nervous system overwhelm.*

A soft place to land when your thoughts are racing and your body can’t settle.

This isn’t crisis support. It’s something different.

It’s a quiet hand on your back. A space to help you slow down, breathe, and come back to yourself — gently.

You might not know what triggered it. You might not even be able to explain what you’re feeling. That’s okay.

This space is here for the moments when:

– Your thoughts won’t stop spinning

– You feel wired, panicked, or frozen

– You’re stuck in overthinking or locked-on mode

– Your chest is tight, your mind is loud, and you can’t land

These are all signs your nervous system is trying to protect you.

You don’t need to push through or figure anything out right now.

You just need to come into the moment — softly, slowly, safely.

**A Few Gentle Words**

Sometimes, we need something to hold onto — a phrase, a rhythm, a reminder that we’re not alone.

You might want to read these aloud, copy them down, or just let them settle in the background:

“I am allowed to pause.”

“This will pass — I don’t have to fix everything right now.”

“My body is trying to help me. I can listen without panic.”

“I am coming home to myself, one breath at a time.”

“Even in this state, I am not broken. I am human.”

**Simple Grounding Practices to Try**

You don’t need to do all of these. One or two is enough. Let your body choose what feels possible.

**1. Ground through your feet**

Place both feet flat on the floor. Press down gently. Notice the connection. Say quietly: *I am here.*

**2. Name five things you can see**

Let your eyes move slowly. Name five objects around you. If one feels comforting, let your gaze rest there.

**3. Hold something real**

Pick up a textured or weighted object — a warm mug, a soft scarf, a cool stone. Let your hands explore it.

**4. Move or hum**

Rock gently side to side, squeeze a pillow, or hum a low tone. These proprioceptive and vagal cues can help your body begin to settle.

**5. Repeat a steadying phrase**

Choose a phrase like: *“I’m safe enough to slow down,”* and say it gently with your breath.

**🎧 Coming Soon: A Short Guided Practice Video**

Sometimes it’s hard to think clearly when you’re overwhelmed.

This short video will guide you through a gentle practice using breath, body, and sensory grounding — no fixing, no pressure.

**Final Words**

You don’t need to go back to being “fine.”

Just find enough steadiness to get through this moment.

This is your nervous system doing its best.

You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to feel what you feel.

And you are not alone.

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