Avoidance of Movement

Buried Feelings

Also known as: avoidance · avoidances · movement · movements

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Possible Buried Beliefs
  • “If people see me move, they will judge me.”
  • “My body cannot do this.”
  • “It is too late.”
  • “I have already failed.”
  • “Movement will expose how out of shape I am.”
  • “I must be fit before I can exercise.”
Healing Notes

Shame loosens in the presence of being seen and not rejected. Naming it out loud is often the first crack of light.

Hard to Go Places

The places the body has been avoiding — the feelings, truths, or moments it has been organised to keep at a distance.

  • Avoidance of Movement

    Moving the body gently and honestly without shame, comparison, punishment, or perfection. Avoiding movement may provide protection from judgment, exposure, failure, discomfort, comparison, responsibility, or the grief of seeing how far the body has changed.

  • Shame

    Allowing yourself to be witnessed in the parts you've spent a lifetime hiding.

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