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Reclaiming the Calendar: Honoring the Dates We Avoid

Episode Summary

In this episode, we discuss the significance of the dates we mark on our calendars. While many of us record positive events like anniversaries and birthdays, we get into the importance of acknowledging and honoring difficult and painful dates. I share some of my experiences of how my body remembers and reacts to these tough dates and how I create space and honor these memories. I hope this helps you strengthen your resilience to overcome the hard times in the past, present, and future.

Episode Notes

In this episode, we discuss the significance of the dates we mark on our calendars. While many of us record positive events like anniversaries and birthdays, we get into the importance of acknowledging and honoring difficult and painful dates. I share some of my experiences of how my body remembers and reacts to these tough dates and how I create space and honor these memories. I hope that this helps you strengthen your resilience to overcome the hard times in the past, present, and future.

• Calendar Memories: Emphasis on positive memories being marked on calendars such as anniversaries, birthdays, and important events.
• Honoring Difficult Dates: Methods to honor difficult dates include acknowledging them, seeking support, creating visual spaces, and allowing oneself to process emotions.
• Body and Memory: The human body and mind remember significant dates, often resulting in physical or emotional reactions even if they're not consciously acknowledged.
• Positive Transformation: By making space for challenging memories, one can eventually replace them with more positive and celebratory ones.