"How will we ever hear God if we don't even listen to our own bodies?"
Our bodies have built in trigger warnings that inform us about (but not limited to) our:
•Health
•Spiritual Alignment
•Fears
•Beliefs
•Relationships
•Careers
•Food and beverage intake
•Behavioral Habits
These triggers serve as disruptors to signal when we are out of alignment with our divine design.
There was a special way each and every one of us was designed and operating outside of that design sets off signals within us, in the form of our intuition and health responses. The tricky part is identifying what the signal represents.
Our bodies are always giving us clues about what is going on with us. How do you feel when this person comes around? How do you feel when you do this kind of task? How do you feel when you eat this kind of food? What do you hate most about Monday’s? When do you feel most insecure? When do you feel powerful? How often are you moody?
Often times the signal is so subtle that we think nothing of it. A little stomach ache here and a little agitation there. It will affect us until we are astute enough and sensitive enough about our own bodies to identify that this minor signal is a major indication. It isn’t until the continuous behavior becomes unmistakable that we address it, but by that point the issue could be due to myriad of reasons that are now indistinguishable. So then we finally try and seek an expert.
Science can offer insights about the signal and how to potentially make it stop via medication, but it doesn’t actually address the root cause issue. They can research and rule out what it is not, and in their study of new developments they can potentially pinpoint what it could likely be. A therapist can equip you with mechanisms to cope with your signals and try to guide you into self discovery of what your signals could mean. The only way to truly understand the reason for the signal and to shut it off for good, is to get insights from the maker of the model, who so kindly left you with an owners manual (his Holy Spirit), when he died for your sins.
We are not like cars that can suffer from malfunctioning sensors. Our internal sensors are indicative of an issue, and every step we take tells us if we are getting hotter or colder in the right or wrong direction of his plan and true design for our lives. We can't build our lives around the functions of man and expect to reach our utmost potential, because man did not create us.
We weren’t built just to aspire for the "American Dream", we were built for far more and greater, therefore operating at a lower frequency than your intended design will cause indicators within to alarm and disrupt us, but your body does this to keep you on track, you just have to pay close attention.
Here are a few tips as to how I have become more attuned to my body:
1. Stop dismissing or minimizing your feelings - Your feelings mean something and even if you are not 100% sure of what they mean, they mean more than nothing. Your intuition is a built in satellite to protect you. Acknowledge them for what they are and let them be just that, no need to assign a judgement just yet, but also don’t ignore them.
2. Write it down - Sometimes journaling can help identify patterns in your feelings and could potentially allow you to connect the dots, especially if the feelings seem to repeat themselves in other situations or times. You may be triggered and not even realize it.
3. Talk to someone you trust about them - Oftentimes, I talk to God in the shower, but it’s also good to talk to a friend or family member that you know won’t judge you for the way you feel. I know I have gone to my best friend Angela on many occasions, “Like girl, tell me if I’m crazy…” lol. Seeking support is key.
4. Chart the frequency - Some feelings we have are fleeting, some go and come, some persist on a daily basis, and some are triggered by an event or individual. These are important to note.
5. Process of elimination - Try removing certain things you do or consume on a day to day basis and observe the changes in your mood or your bodies response. Try substituting certain habits for others, as well giving your body time to acclimate to the new changes (at least a week).
5. Seek a professional- If you are too afraid of what you are feeling, or too afraid to address what it could mean, reach out to a professional to help you cope and find a treatment plan.
Areas in life that I allow my body to determine how I engage with the world:
The people I interact with and how often.
The types of job roles I accept
The industries I decide work in
What I watch on any media (movies, videos, etc.)
Who to be vulnerable with
The food and beverages I consume
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