Pain. Cravings. Fatigue. Pleasure.
Your body is always talking. Mine was screaming at me for years, and I kept hitting "ignore." 🤦♀️
I used to treat every discomfort as an enemy.
A headache? Get rid of it. A craving? Fight it. Anxiety? Stuff it down.
Does any of this sound familiar?
What if these sensations aren't problems to fix, but messages to hear?
Now, when something shows up in my body, I ask:
"Hi body. What is this? What are you trying to show me?"
Sometimes the answer is as simple as: "I'm thirsty" (and I realize I've had three mugs of tea and zero water). Or "Time to move my body."
Other times it's: "I need rest" (not more caffeine). "Step away from the electronics." "Go outside and leave your phone off."
Listening doesn't mean loving every sensation—it means treating your body as the ally it's always been.
If you feel like sharing, hit reply.
I'd love to know: What's your body whispering to you today?
With gratitude, Betsy
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