Day 210 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Health of the Body...

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Lesson 210: The Health of the Body...

… may reflect someone’s emotional health, though it might not at the same time. Today we are to think about how the Universe has communicated to us in our bodies.

I think the Universe communicates to me in my body all the time. When I’m running on fumes, my exhaustion is delivered to me in different ways as a warning to slow down. I usually have nausea arise or my tiredness is on another level. I can’t exactly describe my tiredness – it’s like my eyeballs hurt. That’s the closest thing that I can describe when my body is of need of some rest.

Right now, I have all these aches and pains in my body. Things I have not paid attention to and now the pain has become prominent that I need to address it. So, I go to the osteo now. I think I will fix myself over time.

Other ways I think the Universe has communicated to me through my body, is through meditation and establishing a link to spirit. As I go on my spiritual path, I’ve really opened my mind to psychic enhancement. I never knew I could do this for myself, and I’m feeling positive with the path I’m taking. When I was awakened, it allowed me to channel messages that I can use in my every day life. What I learn by channelling, allows me to grow and then hopefully one day teach others.

Apart from this, I cannot think of anything else. How has the Universe communicated to you through your body?

Day 209 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - You May See People...

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Lesson 209: You May See People...

…. Who are uncomfortable in their bodies and those that aren’t. The body is just a container and does not reflect the being inside. Whether someone is fit or someone is plagued with disease, we don’t really know what’s going on internally. Today we are to consider what it means to have a beautiful body and what is considered not attractive.

I don’t really know what is attractive and unattractive these days. When I was growing up there was all this pressure to be skinny. As the years passed, the hourglass body figure became the latest craze, then it was ladies with large bums and then curvaceous women. If I followed suit to every body trend that came about, I would be all over the place. I feel like this leads to confidence and self-esteem issues, body dysmorphia and eating disorders.

I think what’s beautiful is when people are comfortable in themselves because they practise self-love and are confident – no matter what the body type. I just don’t think people should fit to any standard. The only body types I worry about are those that are obese because of the serious health ramifications that it can have. I’m all for body confidence but if there is a serious health risk, then I would want that person to consider their options that would allow them to be healthy again.

Sometimes I look at myself and wonder if I’m truly attractive. There are always those slight moments of self-doubt but I’m sure someone out there appreciates my body type and maybe I haven’t met them yet. I don’t obsess over my looks though. I just try and make myself happy in different ways.

So, what body types do you consider to be attractive and beautiful?

Day 180 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Physical Body Has a Method...

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Lesson 180: The Physical Body Has a Method...

The physical body has a method for going through a cycle of cleansing from the blood, internal systems, the skin… Unfortunately, our emotional body does not have the luxury of this automated system. We have to think of ways to cleanse our emotions time and time again. We can do this with meditation, taking some time in nature, going for a walk, listening to music, connecting with others.. In what ways do you clear your emotional body? Today think about and write down what they are.

I thought I would just list the ways I clear and release emotions. These include:

·         Listening to music

·         Sleeping on it

·         Watching TV shows and movies to relax

·         Meditation

·         Cleaning the house

·         Talking to close friends

·         Talking to mentors

·         Understanding why I have those emotions

·         Facing the truth with those emotions

·         Crying

·         Dancing

·         Taking a few deep breaths

I don’t do all of these daily but they are my options. What do you do to cleanse emotions?

Day 179 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Fast, The Feast...

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Lesson 179: The Fast, The Feast...

Whether you take on a fast or feast, it’s still a great use of your emotional body. We can indulge and celebrate or understanding the strength in fasting – whatever you choose, this allows us to feel more in our bodies. All that we do for our body has a purpose to serve us. Today we are to feast in our body and emotions.

I had a couple highlights on my Thursday. My two up manager was leaving the company and we had a going away lunch for her. I indulged in a pumpkin pizza that had halloumi and caramelised onion. It was amazing even though I ate too much and hurt my stomach. I don’t live with regret. I really love pumpkin pizza :D. Then at night I went to a gig for a music producer Illenium. One of the support acts was Dabin and he indulged me for a photo. I was really just feeling the music which amps up my happiness. I think I feasted well that day and really fed my emotions. I also don’t take for granted the experiences I get to enjoy, when others out there are suffering. I know that there is a focus on self before I can go help out others. it’s something I do think about every day and am working towards.

How did you feast for your emotions and body today?

Day 178 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Body is Not Meant Only For...

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Lesson 178: The Body is Not Meant Only For...

“The body is not meant only for fasting, deprivation, the dry and tasteless experience of a renunciate. This is only one path. The body is also meant for pure pleasure, reckless abandon, the full filling up, the feast. This is another path. Both paths are useful.”

— Sara Wiseman

Today we are to think about feasting and if that makes us feel whole. Whether you’re celebrating or doing it by yourself, notice your experience. Do you notice yourself fasting?

I didn’t really have a celebration but I did eat a nice vegetarian roti wrap for lunch. I think sometimes I just like the idea of someone else preparing me food as I don’t like to do it myself. I’m bad I know. I did however find more of a “feast” with company when I went to a witchcraft workshop with others. I think it was more about coming together with a common goal we wanted to set intention for the next 2 weeks. I found that it made me more whole than what food did for me. I think all I had for dinner was plain roti with curry – very simple but so satisfying. I like the warm, rich foods for winter and sometimes I just feel I need curry. I don’t think food makes me feel whole as much as experiences and connection does. I feel like that is what really feeds my body.

What feast makes you feel whole?