LISTENING TO OUR BODIES

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Illness Lessons

When our body, mind, and spirit are in balance, we experience good
...health. But sometimes we get caught up in life’s parade of change and
movement, and things get out of balance. Just as there are seasons in
nature, our bodies go through times of cleansing and times of activity.
Illness is one way our bodies restore the balance they seek, as it
cleanses the buildup of unwanted manifestations of negative energy in
our system. When we are not feeling our best, we can go beyond
addressing the physical symptoms to listen to our bodies as they tell us
the changes needed to restore balance.

Our bodies give us signals, but if we don’t listen when they tell us
that they are tired or stressed, then the imbalance increases and a
stronger message is required, one that is generally expressed by illness
or dis-ease. The first step to regaining equilibrium involves slowing
down, eating healthy food, getting more rest, and taking soothing
remedies. Once we have nurtured ourselves with these things, we can
begin examine our illness for the message. A heavy head may be a sign
that we have been thinking negatively, harboring anger, resentment, or
guilt. A sore throat may be telling us we have been speaking without
integrity—gossip, insults, twisting the truth, or even speaking ill of
ourselves, all of which can knock us off balance. A sore throat and
swollen glands can also mean you are cleansing and processing some
powerful emotions at present. Stomach problems could mean that we are
having trouble accepting or “digesting” something. Only you have the
knowledge of your thoughts and choices that will allow you to decipher
the messages from your body. All it takes is time and attention.

When we take the time to listen to our bodies we can learn how to
restore our balance and improve our lives. By honoring the messages of
our bodies, we can turn a time of illness into a constructive time of
restoration, healing, and revitalization.