For most of my life I was separating from my body. I was functioning from the head up. Aimlessly wandering around thinking…and thinking….and thinking….and mostly, confusing myself. Functioning from the various insane thoughts my mind generated based on my life experiences. As some of you know, the mind can only create based on what it has experienced in the past. What if there is another possibility here? What if your body can contribute to you in more ways that you could have imagined?
Intellectually, I’ve known that the body had it’s own innate brilliance. Let’s ponder this for a moment, shall we? For example, did you know that every cell in your body knows exactly what its “job” is from the moment it’s conceived? Be with that for a moment…every cell knows what it’s going to be and do in your body from the moment it is conceived. Throughout the body’s lifetime, all the cells, organs, systems that keep your body alive know what to do. You, the being, are the energy that keeps it all together. You are the space between the molecules that has created this magnificent body. Cool, huh!
Have you ever noticed that your body breathes on it’s own? Your heart beats? Your blood flows?
Your body knows when it has to go to the bathroom or when it requires food. Your body functions without YOU having to DO anything. Your body knows.
So…you wouldn’t include your body in your choices about your body for what reason?
Have you asked your body what it would like today?
What does your body want to eat today?
What does she want to wear?
Where does she want to go?
Does your body want to go to the beach or the mountains?
Does your body want to move or rest?
Your body functions from consciousness. It does not have all of the points of view and judgments that you The Being are holding onto. When you let go of your points of view and allow your body to choose greater possibilities can show up!
Would you also be willing to be patient with yourself as you begin this new dialogue with your body?
Start with asking the questions and being totally present with your body. The more you do this, the more information you will gather about what your body likes and dislikes. It’s a practice! Start and don’t give up.
I was at home one day and I had tons of work to do. My body was not happy about the idea if sitting in front of the computer all day long and she demanded that we go to the beach. Me, the being, did not agree because I had so much to do. I listened anyway. At the beach, basking under the sun, listening to the sound of the waves, allowing the wind to caress my skin, I received two calls from potential clients. I was able to be present with them with such ease. I was relaxed and open to receive. I gained two new clients that day. Had I been at home working, I may not have even answered the phone! How does it get any better than that?
What if you allowed your body to contribute energy to you? If you listened to your body, what would it ask for? Would you be willing to surrender and receive?
Patty Alfonso
Creator Pole Dancing For Consciousness
Access Consciousness Certified Facilitator
