What Pink Taught Me About Turbulence

I just had the pleasure of attending my very first Pink concert AND it was amazing.

Mark and I took the girls which was incredible because they forgot about the ERAS tour we never got tickets to. Hah!

I was in awe as I watched Pink during her aerial acrobatic routine… she did not miss a note even being completely inverted in air. Her voice, her strength, her energy, her presence. And, her opener, the amazing Brandi Carlile, was outstanding. I never thought that I would be the person to cry at a concert and during their duet - I cried. I was moved.

What I realized during this moment is that I get to choose to be moved whenever I want. And, it feels good to be moved, to be in my life, to be feeling all the things. So, when Pink's song Turbulence was performed, I knew that I needed to write about it this week.

Pink sings,

"Aye, if you're alive (you're alive)
Then it means that you're committed to survive (to survive)
That's enough to drain the life from you sometimes (sometimes)

But I hold on tight (tight) You can't help when your stomach sinks, see your life happen in a flash, (in a flash yeah)

In your head it could be so real that you almost feel the crash (feel the crash oh-oh)
The panic is temporary but I'll be permanent (permanent)
So when it hits, don't forget as scary as it gets

It's just turbulence"

Her words resonate so much with the idea that we can lean into the discomfort AND be safe.

So, as always… I want to give you a strategy that I teach my clients to lean into the discomfort, knowing that they are safe. When we can feel safe from within, we can go to all the depths that we need to in order to find ourselves.

The "Safe in My Body" exercise is a powerful tool for centering yourself and cultivating inner safety.

To start, find a comfortable, quiet space where you can sit undisturbed for a few moments.

Close your eyes and take three deep breaths, allowing the air to fill your lungs, and then slowly release it. As you breathe, imagine a shield of protective light enveloping you, ensuring nothing harmful can enter.

Next, place your hand over your heart, grounding yourself in the sensation of your heartbeat. Remind yourself of your strength and resilience. Say aloud or in your mind, "I am safe. I am strong. I am capable."

Finally, ask yourself on a scale of 1-10 how safe you feel in your body. It doesn't matter what number you report; the idea is that the more often you do a safety check, you will see the number increase. You can prove to yourself that you are the keeper of your safety.

We can't control all of the circumstances around us, but remember, we can always control how we respond. After all, as Pink would say, turbulence is temporary, but your inner strength is permanent.

Sending you so much love,

Xoxo
Ali

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