Do you have an unresolved illness, injury, disease or pain?
Are you not wanting to accept that this (or worse) is the way your body will feel for the rest of your life?
Have you given up a previously enjoyable activity due to how you are feeling in your body?
Are you tired of pushing away, or even fighting with, the sensations in your body?
Have you been to specialists and been told there isn't anything medically wrong?
Are you currently receiving medical attention and want to support the emotional and mental aspects of your illness and healing?
How is what is happening in your life and mind showing up in your body?
Most of us were brought up to think of our bodies as machines. When we get sick or injured, we think something is "wrong" and go to an outside source to get it "fixed."
While there are many reasons to seek help from professionals when our bodies are having symptoms, it is also important to slow down and pay attention to why our bodies are acting out in the first place. Be friends with your body and know that it is not feeling a certain way for no reason. According to Dr. Veronique Mead, "symptoms are intelligent attempts by our bodies to cope with overwhelming experiences." Be patient and open. In most instances, taking a medication to suppress your symptoms or simply cutting out what is crying out in your body is violent. Plus, you may hurt your relationship with your Self and miss out on an opportunity to know your amazing Self better. There are gifts in every symptom. Be brave and turn inward, while also getting the medical attention you may need.
Our bodies show us what is working in our lives and what is not. When we eat unhealthy food, we feel less energized. When we think depressing thoughts, our bodies slow down and mirror our thinking. When we don't "stand up for ourselves," our backs can become weakened. When we stay in a job or relationship we hate, our bodies and minds can lose the vitality they once had. And, when we don't find a release for strong emotions, our bodies can hold those emotions for us, eventually resulting in tight muscles, limited breathing, or abdominal issues. Everyone is different and you will find the unique ways your body expresses unmet needs, overwhelming experiences, unfinished business and limiting beliefs.
When we ignore these sensations when they are small, they often get bigger. So, it is important to pay attention to the small aches and pains. Even a runny nose can be a body's way to cry (from sadness or joy) when we don't let it. Usually, the sooner you pay attention to how you are feeling and thinking in relationship to a symptom in your body, the quicker and easier it will be resolved. Of course, miracles happen all the time, and it is never too late to turn inward and trust your body to show you the way.
As Kate went through treatment for breast cancer, she began to understand how the dis-ease was related to her unexpressed grief about an abortion and, later, two miscarriages. The peace she came to around these incredible losses, helped Kate feel more at ease with her breasts and her body's healing.
Lydia learned that when she is angry with her husband, her jaws get tight and her brows furrow slightly. If she doesn't take care of herself, this tightness will turn into a migraine headache. Over several sessions, Lydia became more aware of her thoughts, feelings and body, and is now able to find relaxation and clarity of mind during interactions with her husband.
Cameron loved giving to others, but was now feeling worn out and depleted. After three energy work sessions, and more awareness of his thinking, Cameron became more comfortable receiving what Life and other people were offering him. He also noticed more openness through his chest and lungs and more satisfaction, overall, in his life.
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