Learning to listen to your body is a skill that helps you navigate life.
Most of us won’t think of it that way.
For most, it’s a meat-suit carrying a cranium of thoughts, that has little utility other than the mere performance of the tasks at hand.
This next statement might sound like a far stretch, yet I’ve noticed that your body can be a reflection of how your mind interprets yourself and sees the world.
It’s a measure of consistent thoughts and actions. It’s, literally, the habits of your life, on display.
We all know that when someone goes on stage to flex their muscles, we can make some solid assumptions as to their level of dedication, devotion, commitment, discipline and value to craft their body into a sculptured architecture of lean muscle. The routine actions are not in question.
Taking this assumption a little further, what does your body say about you?
What does it say posturally?
What does it say about your activity levels?
Does it scream, “I am in pursuit of a life I love?”
Does it say, “I love myself and my life?”
Does it say, “I am eager to play life full out?”
Is it rigid, flexible, flowing, lean, flabby, lethargic, tense, open, fluid?
Your body, if you connect and befriend it, may give you hints as to what your next steps may be.
I feel like I need more…
My life needs more…
My relationship needs more…
Now mirror that back to your body and go to work on it.
For example, “I think I need more confidence in myself.”
Okay then, how do you create confidence in your body?
“Well, I would need to stand taller, walk faster, hold my head higher.”
Good, then start your training in your body.
“I need to be less anxious.”
Okay then, how do you create relaxation in the body?
“Well, I would need to breathe slower, soften my shoulders, relax my face, lay down.”
Good, then start your training in your body.
Want more adventure? How would you create that in the body?
Want more abundance? How would you create that in the body?
Want more organization? How would a more organized body look?
The playfulness of this idea suggests that it can be fun to transform your life, that you can use the body as a vehicle, and that empowerment can come in various forms.
Sometimes, we need a little prompt like this, to think outside the box.
And to listen, really listen to the needs of your life, requires you to silence yourself long enough to listen to what you really want and to ask amazing questions.
See you next week!
Dr. Steve
