Holding It In Makes You Sick: The Hidden Cost

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  Many of us grow up learning to “be strong,” “push through,” or “keep it together.” But what we rarely talk about is the weight that comes with carrying emotions we never release. Anger. Bitterness. Jealousy. Resentment. Unforgiveness. Hidden hurt. Silent disappointment. These emotions don’t stay neatly tucked away in the heart. The body feels them. The mind reacts to them. And the soul holds them like unspoken stories. The Body Keeps the Score When we bottle up hard emotions, the body shifts into a subtle form of stress response. Even if we smile on the outside, our inside is tightening, guarding, bracing. Over time, suppressed emotions can contribute to: Chronic tension Anxiety and irritability Fatigue and sleep issues High blood pressure Weakened immune system Digestive issues Emotional numbness or shutdown What stays unspoken becomes stored. And what stays stored eventually surfaces — often through the body. Spiritual Truth: God Never Designed Us to...

Fall Seasonal Holistic Wellness Checklist



Spiritual Alignment

  • πŸ“– Scripture for the Season

    • Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”

    • Psalm 1:3 – “Like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season…”

  • πŸ™ Daily Prayer of Gratitude: Thank God for change, harvest, and preparation.

  • πŸ•―️ Seasonal Meditation: Reflect on what you are ready to release (like falling leaves) and what you are preparing to nurture through winter.

Mind & Body Care

  • 🍡 Warm Nourishment: Include seasonal foods like squash, sweet potatoes, apples, cinnamon, and teas.

  • 🌬️ Breath & Release: Practice longer exhalations to regulate the nervous system and let go of tension.

  • 🚢🏾‍♀️ Nature Walks: Take weekly walks outdoors to notice fall colors, crisp air, and grounding energy.

  • πŸ›Œ Rest Reset: As days shorten, align with earlier bedtimes and a cozy evening routine.

Emotional & Creative Renewal

  • ✍🏽 Journaling Prompt: “What is God asking me to release this season? What am I preparing to harvest?”

  • 🎨 Creative Outlet: Paint, write, or create with fall-inspired colors and themes.

  • 🧑 Acts of Kindness: Share seasonal comfort (a warm drink, a kind word, a handwritten note) with someone weekly.

     Meditation Themes for Fall (Weekly/Monthly Practice)

  1. Release — Meditate on letting go of what no longer serves you (Isaiah 43:18-19).

  2. Harvest — Reflect on the fruits of your labor and gratitude (Galatians 6:9).

  3. Preparation — Ground yourself for the season ahead, creating balance and structure (Proverbs 6:6-8).

  4. Rest — Practice stillness, honoring your body’s need for restoration (Matthew 11:28).

Practical Wellness Goals

  • πŸ₯— Cook 2–3 homemade fall-inspired meals each week.

  • πŸ’§ Drink herbal teas and warm water to support digestion and hydration.

  • 🌞 Get daily fresh air + 15 minutes of sunlight exposure.

  • πŸ“… Schedule one day of rest/reset per week.

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