Listen Closely: Your Body is Speaking

Ever stop to think about the hustle happening inside you every moment? Your heart’s ticking away, beating some two billion times over your lifetime without a single coffee break. Sometimes it’s racing like you’ve just sprinted for the bus, and other times it’s slow, like a lazy Sunday morning in bed. And your breath? It’s always there with you, in and out, like the most loyal companion you never paid attention to.

But here’s the thing: when do we ever stop to really check in with our bodies unless something’s wrong? We live in them every day, yet most of us are more connected to our phones than to our own flesh and bones. We notice when we’re in pain or when something feels off, but what about all those other times? What’s happening in the background of our being?

We go about our lives, chasing goals, crossing off to-do lists, and yet, our bodies are keeping the lights on, making sure we stay upright and breathing. It’s kind of wild when you think about it. We’re given this amazing, intricate piece of biological machinery, and most of us have lost the user manual.

But here’s a radical idea: What if we started paying attention? Not just when things go south, but all the time? What if we learned to tune in to the quiet signals, the little nudges, the silent whispers of wellbeing, or the warning signs before they turn into alarm bells?

This isn’t about hitting the gym or eating kale (unless you’re into that, then by all means, go for it). It’s about something simpler, something deeper: getting back in touch with the feeling of being alive in your body. It’s about noticing how your feet feel on the ground when you walk, how your skin feels as the air brushes against it, how your muscles feel when you stretch after sitting for too long.

It’s not rocket science. It’s just mindfulness. It’s about giving your body a voice and actually listening to what it has to say. Not with judgment or frustration but with curiosity and compassion. Because, believe it or not, your body is on your side. It’s been keeping you going through every high and low, and it’s about time it got a little love and attention in return.

So, how about it? Ready to tune in and turn up the volume on your body’s voice? You might be surprised by what you hear. It could be as simple as realizing you need to wiggle your toes more or discovering that deep breaths can break through stress like sunlight through clouds.

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Be Alive 🌱,
❤ Love, Julia

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