For 16 years of my 17 years of being diagnosed with Bi Polar I shared my journey if you will with close friends and family and the occasional stranger 12 months ago after yet another devastating episode something shifted and I decided to share and educate on many platforms of social media and I found the warrior 🪖 and the caregiver in me. Now I just wish I had of been braver sooner. In Australia two beautiful souls have starting a movement called Stories that Stir and in May I'll be sharing my story Manic Daze that day I hope to be a Warrior and caregiver in one, thanks Jeff for reminding me we are the sum of all parts. Please keep doing what you do so people like me can do what Ithey do.😎🦘 Love from Down Under
I will definitely share my story I will share a link 🔗 to Stories that Stir podcast once I have delivered my story on Sunday 5th May here Thanks for your support and encouragement Jeff and the Warrior 🪖 and caregiver gang
I’m so inspired by people giving voice and education to causes close to their hearts. It’s a way to build the bridge to understanding, compassion and letting go of the stigma around the labels, even letting go of the labels, just seeing the pure human spirit and while we might be dealing with different issues in our lives, there’s always a space of connection in there. Love. Thank you for sharing your journey. Heartfelt gratitude for your warrior/caregiver.💕
Thank you Trisha it's like a little light 🕯️ bulb shines light and you finally see you need to share to heal and then you realise you are not alone and that's been the biggest take away thank you for your support I'm swallowing tears I'm moved so thank you again 🩷🐰 happy Easter 🐣
Thank you. You motivated me to come up with something to relieve my sore neck (I have a cold with a hacking cough). I got out of bed, dug around my closet and found a 30 or 40 year old buckwheat neck wrap. I zapped it in the microwave,put it on my neck and listened to your audio meditation. Ah! Instant relief. YOU are a Warrior and Caregiver role model and great motivator! ME - 😊
This is such a great meditation and a valuable concept to reflect about. I personally spent many years being a warrior and not acknowledging a need for care from myself or others. And see so many others doing the same. It’s so supportive to have this path of meditation and mindfulness as an antidote to… our culture? The craziness? Knowing that we get to choose to not crash and burn has been a big revelation. Thanks Jeff!! Peace to all. 💕
The antidote to a lot in the culture for sure. I'm so over the "divide and conquer" mentality of the culture, where everything is winner on one side and losers on the other. What about caring for ALL of life? Read Sherri Mitchell's Sacred Instructions for more deep wisdom along these lines ...
My warriors rrrah was gnashing unrelentless and unsparingly stringent.
Caregiving at the edge, that's something I never disclosed - not to be immediately labeled and treated as a wuss. ( which, now I notice, is more epic than the youth heroic hurrah ( "youth " is a loose term here).
Détachement was a must - to fit in that environment.
Gory and traumatic (physical and mental. For both the warrior trying to save the hurt one. While hiding his hurt from himself.
I had to be PRESENT, pay attention to many details and possibilities where things can go south fast . Very fast.
Unless you mentally compute and take all the precautions. That were sometimes not enough.
The ADHD helped the focus. And allowed intensity and hyper focus. And, also helped with the afterwards distraction.
That was to deal with the pain and losses. No time to process. It was derided anyway. "Don't be that wuss! "
The pain of that past present still lingers.
And had to engage. Decisively and with consequences. And confidence. Faked for the sake of others. You have to pretend that. It's expected . And, frankly, required.
I was the saved one myself.
The emotional toll and incompetence and shame of a proper sublimation of those penetrating moments.
Yes please, the double backed one , that it's buttered copiously ! Thank you for reading ! And, being that person that knows how to give one ! Getting it, heh, it's my daily eternal ostracized struggle. Next time , I will being the milk , to dip the biscuit , comme il faut, in that warm, inundating feeling you evoked, by acknowledging. (ewoked to stay in the lore). The Schwartz is strong with you !
So beautifully explained, makes so much all come together and work! The ‘Warrior and the Caregiver’ so simple yet quite profound .will use both for myself and share with others in my classes. Thanks Jeff another beautiful Sunday ‘sermon’ 🙏🏼💚🫶🏻☀️
Bless you, Jeff. So much chaos, and I didn’t even realize how deep it went until I did this meditation. So helpful to have the image of the warrior/caregiver, and your gentle guidance. 💖
Thank you ! What a wonderful metaphor for how we need to show up for ourselves! It can sometimes be hard to know which one should I be the warrior or the caregiver ? This is a helpful way to tune in and ask . I so appreciate you and your wonderful meditations ! Keep them coming :))
Thanks Jeff
This is lovely
I love that we can choose when go between these two places instead of thinking we should only be in one of the other.
Thank you
It's not always easy, but yes, it's amazing that we CAN choose. Thank you for being in the community, Helen!
Aww thanks!
I am very grateful for the community ❤️
For 16 years of my 17 years of being diagnosed with Bi Polar I shared my journey if you will with close friends and family and the occasional stranger 12 months ago after yet another devastating episode something shifted and I decided to share and educate on many platforms of social media and I found the warrior 🪖 and the caregiver in me. Now I just wish I had of been braver sooner. In Australia two beautiful souls have starting a movement called Stories that Stir and in May I'll be sharing my story Manic Daze that day I hope to be a Warrior and caregiver in one, thanks Jeff for reminding me we are the sum of all parts. Please keep doing what you do so people like me can do what Ithey do.😎🦘 Love from Down Under
please share your story Leanne we need it
I will definitely share my story I will share a link 🔗 to Stories that Stir podcast once I have delivered my story on Sunday 5th May here Thanks for your support and encouragement Jeff and the Warrior 🪖 and caregiver gang
I’m so inspired by people giving voice and education to causes close to their hearts. It’s a way to build the bridge to understanding, compassion and letting go of the stigma around the labels, even letting go of the labels, just seeing the pure human spirit and while we might be dealing with different issues in our lives, there’s always a space of connection in there. Love. Thank you for sharing your journey. Heartfelt gratitude for your warrior/caregiver.💕
Beautiful words
Best wishes for your stories that stir! Love that you’re sharing 💜💜💜
Thank you Trisha it's like a little light 🕯️ bulb shines light and you finally see you need to share to heal and then you realise you are not alone and that's been the biggest take away thank you for your support I'm swallowing tears I'm moved so thank you again 🩷🐰 happy Easter 🐣
You are so brave! I wish you good luck, though I don't think you need it. Thank you for sharing. ♥️
Thank you. You motivated me to come up with something to relieve my sore neck (I have a cold with a hacking cough). I got out of bed, dug around my closet and found a 30 or 40 year old buckwheat neck wrap. I zapped it in the microwave,put it on my neck and listened to your audio meditation. Ah! Instant relief. YOU are a Warrior and Caregiver role model and great motivator! ME - 😊
You are such a badass caregiver. 🤘
ha! yes
I began listening to your podcasts on Daily Calm during the pandemic. I rarely miss a day of listening to your meditions. Thank you.
you are welcome friend
I’m getting quite used to this Sunday morning home base ☕️ so grateful
This is such a great meditation and a valuable concept to reflect about. I personally spent many years being a warrior and not acknowledging a need for care from myself or others. And see so many others doing the same. It’s so supportive to have this path of meditation and mindfulness as an antidote to… our culture? The craziness? Knowing that we get to choose to not crash and burn has been a big revelation. Thanks Jeff!! Peace to all. 💕
Same here Janie. It's so interesting how the Warrior is more natural than the Caregiver when we are young. Good job taking care of yourself, friend.
The antidote to a lot in the culture for sure. I'm so over the "divide and conquer" mentality of the culture, where everything is winner on one side and losers on the other. What about caring for ALL of life? Read Sherri Mitchell's Sacred Instructions for more deep wisdom along these lines ...
Thanks! I will check it out:)
My warriors rrrah was gnashing unrelentless and unsparingly stringent.
Caregiving at the edge, that's something I never disclosed - not to be immediately labeled and treated as a wuss. ( which, now I notice, is more epic than the youth heroic hurrah ( "youth " is a loose term here).
Détachement was a must - to fit in that environment.
Gory and traumatic (physical and mental. For both the warrior trying to save the hurt one. While hiding his hurt from himself.
I had to be PRESENT, pay attention to many details and possibilities where things can go south fast . Very fast.
Unless you mentally compute and take all the precautions. That were sometimes not enough.
The ADHD helped the focus. And allowed intensity and hyper focus. And, also helped with the afterwards distraction.
That was to deal with the pain and losses. No time to process. It was derided anyway. "Don't be that wuss! "
The pain of that past present still lingers.
And had to engage. Decisively and with consequences. And confidence. Faked for the sake of others. You have to pretend that. It's expected . And, frankly, required.
I was the saved one myself.
The emotional toll and incompetence and shame of a proper sublimation of those penetrating moments.
Today, when your bell tolled, I cried.
And that was my Caregiver, hidden 50 years.
Respect...
From one former wuss to another: I get it. Hidden 50 years ... and now resurfacing! - "Hello! Would you like a biscuit? "
Yes please, the double backed one , that it's buttered copiously ! Thank you for reading ! And, being that person that knows how to give one ! Getting it, heh, it's my daily eternal ostracized struggle. Next time , I will being the milk , to dip the biscuit , comme il faut, in that warm, inundating feeling you evoked, by acknowledging. (ewoked to stay in the lore). The Schwartz is strong with you !
So beautifully said…
So beautifully explained, makes so much all come together and work! The ‘Warrior and the Caregiver’ so simple yet quite profound .will use both for myself and share with others in my classes. Thanks Jeff another beautiful Sunday ‘sermon’ 🙏🏼💚🫶🏻☀️
Jeff, just finished listening to “Suddenly the Breath” on Calm and it was amazing. I am grateful for what you do. Thank you and please don’t stop.
Bless you, Jeff. So much chaos, and I didn’t even realize how deep it went until I did this meditation. So helpful to have the image of the warrior/caregiver, and your gentle guidance. 💖
you are welcome friend
I love the illustration! Great meditation. Thank you!
Isn't that picture great?!
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Thank you ! What a wonderful metaphor for how we need to show up for ourselves! It can sometimes be hard to know which one should I be the warrior or the caregiver ? This is a helpful way to tune in and ask . I so appreciate you and your wonderful meditations ! Keep them coming :))
exactly