Self-Care in Moments of Turmoil: Tending to the Soul When the World Shakes
From West to East, from Ukraine to Iran, the world is shaking.
And with it, so many hearts are trembling too.
As a resilience and trauma coach—and as a human being witnessing the pain of my country of birth—I feel the collective weight of what is happening. In times like this, it is normal for our emotions to surge in waves: sorrow, anger, disbelief, numbness. You might feel all of it—or nothing at all. Both are okay.
Everyone reacts differently to trauma. Each of us carries a unique threshold for difficult feelings. But no matter how it shows up, **the invitation is the same**: to meet ourselves gently, with care.
We live in a world that often asks us to carry on as if nothing is happening. But when the collective psyche of the planet is shaken, sensitive souls—like you and me—can feel the vibrations deeply. And so, in these tender moments, we must remember: **you are allowed to feel. You are allowed to grieve.**
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🌿 Small Practices for Inner Grounding and Hope
**1. Acknowledge What Is Difficult**
Start here. Say to yourself, *“This is hard. And it’s okay that it’s hard.”* Naming what you’re feeling is a powerful act of self-respect.
**2. Give Yourself Permission to Grieve**
Unprocessed emotions don’t just disappear—they settle into the body. Create space to feel them. Let your tears come. Sit in silence. Light a candle for what you’ve lost or what you’re witnessing. That is a sacred ritual.
**3. Move Emotions Through Creative Expression**
Turn to art. Journal your uncensored thoughts. Paint your rage or your sorrow. Creativity is alchemy—it transforms pain into something meaningful and healing.
**4. Connect with Others**
Share what’s on your heart with a friend, in community, or with a support group. Speaking your truth breaks isolation and reminds you: *you are not alone.*
**5. Return to Prayer or Intention**
Whether through traditional prayer or a whispered hope to the universe, offer your heart’s longing to something bigger. Let it be your way to keep faith alive.
**6. Uplift Your Spirit with Beauty**
Play soft music. Make a cup of herbal tea. Sit by a window and feel the sun on your face. These small acts are not indulgences—they are medicine for the soul.
**7. Spread Light in Small Ways**
Reach out to someone with a kind word. Offer support. Be a tiny lighthouse. When we share light, we amplify it.
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In difficult times, it’s easy to feel powerless. But don’t underestimate the power of tending to your own spirit. Your joy matters. Your peace matters. And even in grief, you still deserve moments of calm, of beauty, of love.
Let yourself rest. Let yourself hope.
Let yourself bloom—one breath, one moment at a time.
With love and resilience,
**Anisa**
*Certified Meditation Teacher & Trauma Coach*
🌿 [www.treeoflifeguru.com](https://www.treeoflifeguru.com)
📖 *Emotional Healing Through Art*
