Thank you Sofia for this beautiful post. I had a similar experience in life, I was so burned out and lost that I could not recognize myself in the mirror. It has been a journey after that rediscovering and loving myself and my body day by day.
Thank you, Sofia, for sharing this vulnerable, yet strong story. I would dare to go so far as saying that in our western society, the more we learn the things deemed relevant by this very society (through pre-school, school, universities, etc.) the more we forget the communication with our bodies (and souls). And then, some will turn towards supplements and meds as the body tries to communicate while others become masters in supression. Until we may fall apart with no clue about what happened and that the most important thing needed is to look what the body will tell us. And it is not easy. Especially when you are actually frustrated with your body since "it does not simply function anymore like it used to". Why should you listen to it? You can listen to it once it is all fine again, but why should you take it serious if it failed you like this now?
I absolutely love the tools you mentioned - gently reconnecting with the likes and dislikes that came naturally - and uniquely - to us as a child and using concepts (since our educated brains love concepts) that are able to reconnect the mind-body drench which might appear unbridgeable. For me personally, it is not so difficult to dissect emotions. For me it's first of all recognising sensations and emotions in my body. But I am getting there :) Big hug! / Fabienne
Thank you Sofia for this beautiful post. I had a similar experience in life, I was so burned out and lost that I could not recognize myself in the mirror. It has been a journey after that rediscovering and loving myself and my body day by day.
It's a journey! More sharing will come. Let me know if you want to have a virtual coffee
When we refuse to act in harmony with our bodies, the negative consequences are abound.
True Angela! Thank you for your comment ❤️
Thank you, Sofia, for sharing this vulnerable, yet strong story. I would dare to go so far as saying that in our western society, the more we learn the things deemed relevant by this very society (through pre-school, school, universities, etc.) the more we forget the communication with our bodies (and souls). And then, some will turn towards supplements and meds as the body tries to communicate while others become masters in supression. Until we may fall apart with no clue about what happened and that the most important thing needed is to look what the body will tell us. And it is not easy. Especially when you are actually frustrated with your body since "it does not simply function anymore like it used to". Why should you listen to it? You can listen to it once it is all fine again, but why should you take it serious if it failed you like this now?
I absolutely love the tools you mentioned - gently reconnecting with the likes and dislikes that came naturally - and uniquely - to us as a child and using concepts (since our educated brains love concepts) that are able to reconnect the mind-body drench which might appear unbridgeable. For me personally, it is not so difficult to dissect emotions. For me it's first of all recognising sensations and emotions in my body. But I am getting there :) Big hug! / Fabienne
Yes @fabienne! Loved your comment. Thank you