top of page

Vehicle of my Soul

In early January, I found myself face-to-face with some surprising bloodwork and in an effort to understand what was going on with this body of mine, I began to see a new endocrinologist.  She made some pretty severe diet recommendations and encouraged me to follow them for 6 weeks to see if we could adjust a few metabolic processes.    Little did I know this would be my baptism into the world of genuine body awareness.  I have always had a belief that my body is the house of my soul but never have I felt (noticed? appreciated?) the inherent unity that my soul has with it’s earthly vessel.  As I received people’s regrets regarding the state of my health, I felt such a sense of defensiveness about this mortal tabernacle that is an integral part of me.  It has definitely been really hard and frustrating but sometimes I also say “You don’t need to feel sorry for me, this is my body and it’s struggling right now.  I am going to figure out how to help it heal if I can but even if I can’t it’s the only body I have.”  As I joined the same team as my body I began to realize different ways that I’ve been in a combative relationship with it at times.  Whether it was injuries, body image, illness, infertility, I’d begun to think of my body as a drag on my existence instead of my tether to existence.  I have been graced with a dawning awareness that this body, just as much as my spirit, will give me cues regarding my divinity and the work I have on earth.  Whereas my spirit used to be the supreme dictator over my flesh, the two are becoming a more balanced team as I recognize the parts of me that are heaven and earth.

Recent Posts

See All

Mean what you say

Compassion is the universal language of humanity.   No matter what words you speak, acts of kindness and empathy resonate soul-deep.  The...

Comments


Can-do support for modern times with a playful approach & a heaping dose of emotional intelligence.

​The Stress Nanny gives families the language & tools to develop mindfulness in a joyful environment, encouraging successful kids and optimistic, (guilt-free!) parents.

  • Instagram
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin

©2024 The Stress Nanny, a subsidiary of Vibrant Village Yoga BLLC

bottom of page