One of the things that works for a good friend in a very trying emotional state is to have a "pocket sized care kit" for herself. <<
Yes, that is an excellent idea. Larger kits for home use are also helpful.
>> She shifts it from hand to hand while pouring in the negative self-talk, the worry, the junk. And then, when she is alone, drops it, imagining all that negativity falling off to be absorbed into the earth. <<
Good use of earth magic.
>> We both keep a couple of scratch-and-sniff stickers in the pack, of a single scent we each enjoy. <<
Scent is usually Air, but can be Water. It has a strong link to emotional memory.
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dancing_serpent
Re: Several subtle things to help (I hope)
Date: 2014-04-29 04:20 am (UTC)Yes, that is an excellent idea. Larger kits for home use are also helpful.
>> She shifts it from hand to hand while pouring in the negative self-talk, the worry, the junk. And then, when she is alone, drops it, imagining all that negativity falling off to be absorbed into the earth. <<
Good use of earth magic.
>> We both keep a couple of scratch-and-sniff stickers in the pack, of a single scent we each enjoy. <<
Scent is usually Air, but can be Water. It has a strong link to emotional memory.