Symptoms part 3

I could’ve sworn I included this picture with a previous post a few days ago, but I realized last night it’s nowhere to be found 🤔

Perhaps the universe knew I had more to say on the topic 🙃🤷‍♀️

We can call this “Symptoms” part 3.

Over the past few days, I was reminded that our bodies actually want to be well.

This seems very simple, but it can actually constitute as a paradigm shift when we come to terms with the full implications of it.

I am fascinated by the idea that it actually requires more effort and energy for our bodies to hold onto a symptom than it does to just let it go.

-me

How relieved it must feel to be granted permission to stop recreating something that runs counter to its natural state of health, wholeness, ease, and vitality.

With this in mind I’ve started practicing a silly little exercise that places my body in the role of a deployed soldier, and me (my consciousness, adult self) in the role of the TOC, or Tactical Operations Center aka HEADQUARTERS.

If you’re not familiar, the TOC has eyes on the entire mission: key players, supplies, relevant geographic locations, etc, and receives intel from multiple sources and perspectives at all times.

Back to the exercise:
When an imbalance is identified in the body, it reports it to me (headquarters) as if on a walkie-talkie.

I then see it, assess the situation, and advise if needed.

Then my body asks: “Permission to release?”

Me: “Permission granted. Mission accomplished.”

😂

This is the most hilarious thing I’ve ever done- besides actually joining the Army lol- but who’s to say it’s not exactly what’s needed?

At a minimum, this practice is helping me build a close (albeit lighthearted) relationship with my body; and acts as a reminder to hold its various presentations with a loose hand.

More to come on the actual symptom I’m working with in real time, and the shifts I’ve already experienced with it!

Hint: 👃