Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
Ive experimented with differenttypes of psychotherapy, meditation, andbreathing exercises.
Ive written in agratitude journaland donedigital detoxes.
Id thought Id attempted it all.
Then I heard about the llama walk.
But llamas actually make ideal therapy animals.
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And despite false stereotypes, theyre actually known to have gentle, calm temperaments.
Heres what I noticed during and after our walk together.
Whatever youre feeling, hell start feeling, she explained.
Knowing this made me become super aware of and in tune with my emotions.
I let my guard down
One of the symptoms of my complex PTSD is hypervigilance.
In fact, hes known as the unofficial secret service for the farm.
It was as if I knew I could relax because my llama guardian was on the lookout for me.
Jones warned me that llamas dont generally like to be touched.
In fact, mothers dont even engage in much physical contact with their young.
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Knowing this helped me to avoid crossing any boundaries and making Bourbon uncomfortable.
Of course, like all animals, llamas can vary in personality.
And it seemed to me that the emotional connection through the leash ran both ways.
By the end of the stroll, it was as if I had absorbed Bourbons serene and focused energy.
During conversations with my husband later that day, I noticed that I felt less reactive and more patient.
By the end of the stroll, it was as if I had absorbed Bourbons serene and focused energy.
A 2019 review found thatexposure to nature can increase happinesswhile decreasing mental distress.
Admittedly, I was nervous at first.
But about 10 minutes into the walk, my confidence began to grow.
It also gave me a sense of accomplishment that I tried something new and nothing bad happened.
Maybejust maybeI wasnt the only one who reaped some benefits from that Saturday morning stroll.
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