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On Ruts and Fear

Stuck in a Rut?

You're not alone.  Wonder how you got there and why you can't get out?
The answer is both easy and difficult. 
Whether it's a food rut, emotional rut, career or relationship rut/hole/deep dark place, etc.  it is plain and simple.  The culprit is FEAR!
Fear of the unknown wrapped up with fear of change and fear of letting go, fear of loss, and the biggest, fear of being unloved.


What would happen if I lose all that weight? Who would I be?
Would I be completely alone and unloved if I moved on from a relationship that isn't working anymore?
Will I ever find another job if I quit this one that doesn't fulfill me anymore?

My rut is a really interesting place.  I've gotten to know mine well and sometimes I admit, it feels satisfyingly good to go there.  Probably because it is a familiar place and familiar can be comforting.  Sometimes I get the image of a bicycle, its wheels spinning fast but going no where.

If you find yourself in the same place again, and again, going around in circles, contemplating the crevices of that deep dark place, first really get to know it.  Really go into that hole.  Dig around a little.  What does it REALLY feel like to be in this place? What parts of your body ache or hurt or ask for more?

Getting stuck in a rut over and over signals a time for change.  The hard part is that you can't force it until you are ready.  Energy may be blocked in one particular area because of fear and your whole life balance may be off as a result and nothing feels right. 

Whether you are sick of being in a food, relationship or career rut, I can help.  Your best guidance is always YOU but sometimes it helps to have someone else on your side, to help you see your own path more clearly.  To help feel the fear and move through it anyway.

Visualization Exercise:

Try to imagine what your rut looks like. Is it dark? Dirty? A particular smell come to mind?
What does it feel like inside your rut? How does your body feel? Pay special attention to parts that hurt or call out for help.  Imagine yourself slowly moving away from this place.  Where does your mind go to? What does it look like outside of your rut?
 

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Nutrition Counselor
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I am a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

My practice is deeply rooted in the mind-body connection to food and how we choose to live our lives.

I believe in the body's true abilty to heal itself when given the proper support and information.

I currently live in Brooklyn, NY with my husband and son.

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