Speaker 1: Hey, y'all, it's doctor Joy. In collaboration with author and
Speaker 1: breathwork expert z Clark, Therapy for Black Girls is exciting
Speaker 1: to present to you a six part meditation series thoughtfully
Speaker 1: crafted to guide you easily through the moments that might
Speaker 1: make the holiday season difficult. Happy holidays, y'all, and take
Speaker 1: good care.
Speaker 2: Alone on the holidays. Another situation you might experience is
Speaker 2: spending the holidays alone. Whether you're taking personal space away
Speaker 2: from toxic family dynamics or you've recently experienced a break up,
Speaker 2: spending the holidays alone can bring up a lot of
Speaker 2: challenging emotions. Know that it's okay to feel whatever you're
Speaker 2: feeling right now. Take the time to feel the feelings,
Speaker 2: whether it's loneliness, sadness, emptiness. You are a beautiful soul
Speaker 2: and your feelings matter. It is important to notice them
Speaker 2: and to honor them. When you're ready, Think about what
Speaker 2: might bring you joy during this period. Maybe it's watching
Speaker 2: your favorite movie, eating your favorite dessert, curling up with
Speaker 2: a book you have always wanted to make time to read.
Speaker 2: Think about what might make you smile right now, what
Speaker 2: feels super indulgent and just for you. This is your time,
Speaker 2: so be sure to give yourself the joy that you deserve. Now,
Speaker 2: answer this question, what does being alone during the holidays
Speaker 2: give me the opportunity to do? What can I do
Speaker 2: now that I wouldn't otherwise be able to do. Perhaps
Speaker 2: it's working on a creative project that you've had in
Speaker 2: the back of your mind but haven't had the space
Speaker 2: to explore. Maybe it's sleeping in. Maybe it's blasting the
Speaker 2: music that you love but others maybe don't love as much.
Speaker 2: Maybe it's lounging around in your favorite pajamas all day long.
Speaker 2: Repeat this in your mind's eye. I have the power
Speaker 2: to bring joy into my life. I have the power
Speaker 2: to bring joy into my life. Deep breath in, Deep
Speaker 2: breath out. Oh,