Get to know your body

Much of our life experience we are focused on thoughts and external factors. Memories of the past, situations in the present, and dreaming of the future. How much of that time are we spending getting to know our bodies from the inside? Becoming more in tune with how we are feeling versus thinking? Can you sense your energy level at this moment? Are you tired? Hungry? Or perhaps, in need of rest and relaxation? Are you feeling healthy and nourished or do you feel weak and have areas of pain in your body?

Spend some time in meditation simply observing the sensations that arise. Breathing in taking in fresh energy and breathing out releasing tension stored.

 Do a body scan from head to toe and pause when you sense an area that doesn’t feel right. If you feel good from within continue to breathe naturally. If you feel uncomfortable then stay with your breath pattern taking long full inhales in and out.  

The more you tune in to your body, the more you will notice subtle changes. Allow this awareness to bring you deeper within. The more you get to know your body the more you will find balance and be able to harness the creative energies.