In this episode we discuss how to discover the transformative power of the present moment to heal your relationship with yourself and how being present can help heal your nervous system. Whether you struggle with being present, feel overwhelmed by life's demands, or seek escape through distractions, this episode is tailored to guide you towards profound self-healing and acceptance.What You'll Learn:The Importance of Presence: Understand why embracing the present is crucial for healing and how avoiding it can hinder your progress.Why we avoid being present: Why it is important for us to understand how not being present is serving us. The Benefits of Being Present: Three Ways Being Present Helps Heal Our Nervous SystemAcceptance Techniques: Explore methods to foster self-love and accept your true self, by being present. Mindfulness Practices: Simple, actionable strategies to enhance mindfulness and maintain presence in everyday life.I know how transformational the practice of being present has been for me. I hope you find the same benefit in practicing being present as a part of your healing journey.0:00 - Introduction to the Healing Power of Presence1:31 - The Impact of Being Present on Self-Healing5:17 - Why We Avoid Being Present and Its Consequences6:01 - The Three Primary Reasons We Avoid Ourselves6:40 - The Negative Effects of Avoiding Presence7:29 - What Does Being Present Mean?8:28 - The Present Moment as the Only True Moment9:29 - The Immediate Benefits of Practicing Presence10:16 - Techniques for Becoming Present in Daily Life11:32 - How Being Present Transforms Our Emotional Health12:09 - The Role of Observation in Healing12:35 - Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk13:39 - Calming the Nervous System Through Presence14:05 - Overcoming the Initial Challenges of Being Present15:07 - The Question That Can Bring You to the Present15:54 - Recognizing Safety in the Present Moment16:38 - The Healing Break Provided by Presence17:41 - Disconnecting from Past and Future to Embrace Now18:44 - Teaching the Nervous System to Recognize Current Safety19:40 - Gaining Perspective and Making Rational Choices Through Presence21:04 - How Presence Clarifies Feelings and Decisions22:15 - Investigating the Root CYou are worthy of your own love,JerryMy New Book:Returning: Meditations and Reflections on Self-Love and HealingTransformational Coaching:Learn More Here!Support the Show:My Patreon PageHow is your relationship with yourself going?Get your free-self assessment guideWatch On YoutubeWebsite:www.jerryhenderson.orgSupport the Show:My Patreon PageTrouble Sleeping?Sleep ResetGet Your Free Weekly Healing Tips!Free Guided Self-Love Meditation:Get it Here!Website:www.jerryhenderson.orgInstagram: ...