A consequence of our thinkaholic world is that we don’t pay attention to our bodies.
OK, let me restate that. Some of us overthink our bodies to the nth degree – how they look, how they should be different, and the 1001 ways we could diet, exercise, breathe, cleanse, fortify, train, and otherwise obsess about them. Endlessly. For decades. Trust me, this is pathological.
Meanwhile, the input the body is actually giving goes unnoticed.
The body is a whole field of information, sensation, knowing, and wisdom, and if you’re looking to be cured of overthinking, you must begin to listen to the body’s messages. It takes time.
Begin to observe – without judging – your body for 2 minutes. Scan your body from head to toe. Notice what you feel and hear. Listen to your breathing, notice your muscles tensing and relaxing, notice where you’re making contact with the chair, or the floor, or the bed. Notice how it feels. Look for pain, discomfort, or pleasure. Breathe. Let your breath fill up all your space.
Then, pick up your rockin’ tunes and move it.
Experiment with me. 5 minutes of dancing a day for a week. Notice what happens.
Hallelujah and pass the frickin’ cornchips. This is a good one.
Dear Rowena,
Welcome! Thanks, corn chips are my fav.