Day 149 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Body is a Container

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Lesson 149: The Body is a Container...

“The body is a container for the soul; yet it also is an energetic Universe. Without support: nutrition, exercise, sleep, touch, love, the body cannot thrive as its own Universe.”

— Sara Wiseman

Today we are to note how we treat our bodies. Do you take care of your body and do you notice if it is telling you to do something in particular today? Are there times when you obsess about your body and maybe mistreat it? Ask yourself if this is required?

I probably need some work on my body in terms of keeping it fit and healthy. I admit I struggling committing to an exercise regime and good eating plans. I don’t obsess about my body like I used to. I think I’m the largest I have ever been, and yet, I accept my body more now than I ever have. Sure, I have extra weight and curves where I don’t really want them, but I know if I want to change it, I should do regular exercise and eat better to get rid of it. I mean, I have body confidence issues from a young age, though I feel I can look in the mirror and be okay with myself now. Wouldn’t have been able to do that at a young age.

I try and be good in recognising any aches and pains and following that up. I have a back issue, shoulder issue and vertigo which I am currently trying to address with an osteopath. I have mild IBS which I have had diagnosed and know the treatment, though I love food too much to try and follow a strict diet. I think all those times I ignored the pain in my body, has escalated into issues now which include polyp growths in my bowels and gall bladder. This is why I don’t neglect myself now. Even regularly going to the dentist and flossing my teeth was hard to establish, but after a root canal that led to me having to lose a tooth, it was a wakeup call to look after myself better.

I am aware of what I need to do but I sometimes fail. What do you recognise that you do to your body?

Day 149 - A Year to Clear - Put Away

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Lesson 149: Put Away

Today is about moving stuck energy. Everything has a place right? What are some things you can put away today? These can be simple items such as moving your folded laundry to your closet, putting the car keys away, moving a book to the shelf, making your bed, making sure the toothpaste cap is on… whatever the items, try this exercise for a minute with awareness. Notice the feelings you get and try to do this exercise for a week. Focus on those things that are currently out of place.

I decided to moved some folded laundry on a table in which I will move to my storage room that I use as my closet. I moved some shopping into the kitchen which I had lying in my living room, folded some clothes that were just thrown on my couch and placed a book on the book shelf. They are such simple tasks but I felt good about them being placed where they needed to be. I think this is a good task to repeat for the week. I think if I can continue this feeling, then the stuck energy won’t be there anymore.

What do you think?