Quick stress relief in the palm of your hand!

I went to the Big Box grocery store the other week. I had thought to go on the weekend but decided to go on Monday because it would be less busy. <snort>

Wrong. Apparently, Monday is a busy shopping day, too!

Yikes! Introvert-intuitive-highly sensitive-empath

By the time I made it back out to the car, I was white knuckled and holding my breath! You recognize those symptoms, I’m sure.

‘Tis the season, so we’re all looking for simple ways to relieve stress in the moment — the moment when we’re listening to someone drone on and on, the moment when we’ve had enough of the festive party, the moment when the noise and excitement have built too high.

According to the Tao of Jin Shin

a Japanese method of hands-on healing, your fingers represent every part of your body.

Each finger affects as many as 14,400 functions. 

Therefore, it stands to reason that you can also affect your emotions by massaging your fingers or hand. Think about it. A hand massage is astonishingly relaxing, right?

This simple practice can also help you manage trauma, too.

Here’s how you do it for yourself. It’s simple.

Finger Attitudes: Hold each finger gently for several breaths, letting your mind roam. You can massage or just be still. As each stressful thought surfaces, consciously set it aside. You can revisit it later if need be.

Essential Grounding: Clasp your hands together and gently stroke your palm with your thumb. This is an easy way to stay calm and balanced whenever you’re waiting, e.g. in the checkout line.

Do it often so it becomes a habit.  This is one that I use so often I don’t even think about it. I just do it.

Each part of your hand represents a different body part or emotion.

                     Good Effect                   Imbalance                          

Palm Total Harmony with All.

Nourishes everything.

Profound peace and oneness with the Universe.

 

Feeling unbalanced

Despondency

Nausea

Sleeplessness

Bad dreams

Diaphragm

Umbilicus

 

Thumb Sustenance

Nourishment

Receiving nutrients

Worry

Anxiety

Stress

Tension

Spleen, Stomach

Chronic sweet tooth

Headache

Breathing

Nervousness

 

Index Flow

Fluidity

Motion

Fear

Angst

Frustration

Mental Confusion

Kidney, Urinary Bladder

Circulation of fluids

Back Pain, Teeth

Muscular issues

Digestion, Elimination

 

Middle Inner Harmony

Harmonizes all emotions Compassion

 

Anger

Irritability

Frustration

Indecision

Fatigue

 

Blood, Liver, Gall Bladder

Eyes, Vision

Forehead discomfort

Circulation

Ring Vitality

Bodily Energy

Relationships

 

Grief, Sadness, Guilt

Disruption of natural emotional rhythms.

Hard to let go.

Fear of rejection.

 

Lungs,

Large Intestines

Breathing issues, Asthma

Digestion

Ear issues

Skin issues

Pinky Inspiration

Intuitive Knowing

Trust & Receptiveness

Pretense

Judgment

Insecurity

Trying too hard

Competition

Heart

Small Intestine, Bloating

Bone issues

Nerve Issues

Sore throat

 

If you’d like to know more about this method of healing, send me an email. Be sure to include your email address so I can respond.

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. — C. G. Jung

If you’ve been restless, maybe even feeling the draw for an exciting, challenging Vision Quest because you want to know what else there could be, listen to your intuition! And check out my inspirational workshops and transformative programs designed to help you manifest more peace, love, and inspiration in your life. Happiness and satisfaction, too.

Hugs,

Peg McMahan, HHP, CHT, LMT ~ Fantastic Life Coach helping you create your reality – to your own liking!

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