Hello there, it's Morgan Harper-Nichols here, and today's piece is called From Overthinking

Into Peace.

If ever you feel stuck in your own head, circling through the same thoughts over and over again,

take a deep breath, loosen your shoulders, relax your jaw.

Let your body itself remind you. It's okay to just be present here. You do not have to sort

through everything in your mind right now. Yes, there is a lot on your plate,

but it also might not be humanly possible to work through it all today. Other people may have

expectations of you and there will be times where someone really does need what

you have to contribute. And at the very same time, this is true. You will not be able to give

on empty. No matter how busy your schedule is today, I hope you are able to find a way to at least

spend a few moments away from everyone else in the wilderness to collect your thoughts and come

back. And if listening to these very words is a part of that, I am so glad that you are here. In an ever busy world,

this is no easy feat. And here you are, taking time to slow down and breathe. Even when you still

have things left on your to-do list, even when you still have deadlines that you need to meet,

projects that you need to complete. Right here, right now, you are taking the time and that matters.

And when you are at the slower pace, notice how your heart feels and be gentle with whatever comes up.

Whether you feel shame or guilt rising up from a past that made you feel like you were not worthy of rest,

or whether you feel fear or anxiousness or restlessness because of what

you might be missing or what long list of things might be piling up when you're not constantly

working or what emails might be coming in when you're not looking whatever whatever comes up. Be gentle with yourself.

The nature of the world that you and I are living in right now is incredibly demanding.

There are many things that call for immediate action. And at the same time, you can only give what you can give, and you

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