Protection is part of being a peaceful and mindful warrior

Gazing out at the birds this morning while meditating with nature on my back porch listening to the sweet calls of a bird I hear a squirrel do his angry sound.  He ruined the birds call, the song and rhythm of his morning prayers.  He ruined the peace by claiming his space.  Then there was silence.  One of the two got what they wanted.  It was probably the squirrel and his space in the tree.

Nature protects for very primal reasons.  We protect for primal reasons but also out of emotion, usually past emotions from a similar event that causes a trigger.  The trigger creates fear.  Fear is primal and causes specific chemicals to release in our body to have a response, to protect with flight, flight or freeze.  Fear can be caustic especially if felt over long periods of time.  Like many cultures and countries right now living in constant fear for their lives for the most simple things of getting water.

Protection

I have been protecting and defending my heart and place in this world since I was a little girl.  I remember the first few events that caused this armor.  both were related to men taking advantage of me physically, mentally and emotionally.  Not an uncommon story and all too common in this modern world.  But I am not here to tell you about me.  Here are some “nuggets” of real life things to do to protect yourself and still have compassion for others.  Basically not being a bitch, passive aggressive, or get taken advantage of.  Protection can mean boundaries.  Learn healthy ways to have relationships with those closest to you and beyond.

1.    Know your limits of time, money and self worth

2.    Do for yourself first then care for others needs

3.    Learn when to say no without feeling guilty

4.    Ask others for help or support

5.    Change your mood by moving your body, working out, etc.

6.    Make sure you have enough rest and food

7.    Breathe before you create conflict