A Dumb Phone Call = A Weird Battle Between My Gut and Brain Waves!

Ah, the ongoing battle of gut versus brain! Remember that special connection I talked about in my first blog? Well, it's still going strong—constantly intertwined, yet often at odds. Those two are inseparable and have serious communication issues.

Here I am, preaching calmness like a Zen master in training (NOT), but one little call, dripping with condescension, sends my inner calm packing faster than a squirrel on caffeine! Cue the stomach protests—growls and grumbles like it's leading a rebellion. And my brain? It's not high-fiving itself for handling things with poise. Nope, it's getting an earful from me. Seriously, brain? We practiced this! Deep breaths, chill vibes—why are we unraveling over a silly call?

The thing is, I know I wasn't at my best on the call; I let my emotions take the wheel

instead of my brain driving the bus. Recognizing that gave me a sense of progress, which means (I think) that I'm on the right track. Next time, I'll channel those emotions, dial up my Zen mode, and prepare for Part Two of the call with all the mental fortitude of a ninja. Otherwise, I might go all rogue squirrel on him again. The darn emotional Sicilian in me, ugha!

The joys of being human—a constant juggle of serenity and chaos, all sparked by a simple phone chat. It's a reminder that life's unpredictability keeps us on our toes. Now, if only my gut and brain could get on the same page. They’d probably write a bestseller about managing unexpected switches.

Here's how I reconnected with my flow:

1. I dabbled in breathing exercises. Deep breaths sometimes make me dizzy, so I stuck to a simple four-count in and four-count out—basic but effective!

2. I gave myself a pep talk. I reassured myself that it's okay to hiccup here and there. I even blamed the shituation on my period—hey, hormones can mess with anyone's

game! Yes, I went there!

3. I dove into one of my many books on letting go. I read through my highlighted passages (perfectly ready for me in the moment of need) about moving past stuff. This gave me a fresh perspective and lifted my spirits.

With these quirky tactics, I bounced back with a smile and freed myself from the nagging sense that I could have done better. I hope you remember this article during tough times and find a newfound sense of Zenning to calm those brainwaves!

Together, we can do this!