Hi there,

Last month, I introduced the concept of the Window of Tolerance and shared a few somatic movement exercises to help reconnect with the body. I’ve heard from many clients that these movements felt… weird. Uncomfortable. Even awkward.

And I want to say: that makes so much sense.

Many of us have spent years…decades even, living in our heads, disconnecting from what’s happening in our bodies. So when we start to gently shift awareness back inward, it can feel unfamiliar, even wrong. But discomfort doesn’t mean something is wrong. It just means it’s new.

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If you felt resistance, start smaller. Try simply placing your hands together and noticing the sensation: skin on skin, warmth, texture, pressure. That alone is a beginning. Start slow. Start soft. You are rebuilding a connection with your body, not forcing one.

📚 Transitioning Into a New Season

As summer wraps up and school routines begin again, many families are in the thick of transition…and all the feelings that come with it.

You might feel excited.

You might feel relieved.

You might feel sad, nervous, overwhelmed, or a strange mix of all of the above.

All of it is valid.

These seasonal shifts can stir up a lot, and your nervous system may feel it more than you expect. So how do we stay grounded during these times?

Here are a few simple ways to support your nervous system and stay steady as school starts back:

• Build in a daily pause: A 3-minute reset in the car or before bed can help settle your system.
• Use transition cues: Try a short ritual between activities (a breath, a stretch, a song). This helps your body catch up with your schedule.
• Keep your body in the loop: Return to gentle somatic awareness, like feeling your feet on the floor while packing lunches, or noticing your breath at stoplights.

🗣️ A Takeaway from the Lowcountry MH Conference

This month, I had the chance to attend the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference, and one speaker who stood out was Lynn Lyons, who focuses on breaking generational anxiety patterns.

She shared a simple but powerful family practice you can start this school year:

At dinner or bedtime, ask:

“What’s something that unexpectedly happened today and how did you handle it?”

This question encourages flexibility, resilience, and problem-solving. It also models emotional regulation in real time.

As parents, when we share our own stories of facing uncertainty and adapting, our kids learn that they can do it too. That life is unpredictable, but not unmanageable.

We’re not raising kids who avoid discomfort, we’re raising kids who learn to move through it.

💬 A Closing Thought

As we move into this next season, my hope for you is that you continue building a relationship with your body, your breath, and your inner steadiness, even when it feels uncomfortable. Especially when it does.

Start small. Stay kind. Keep showing up.

With you,

Taylor

Liminal Wellness Company