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"Bring your awareness down from your thinking mind and into
your body. It is, after all, the temple that is housing your soul."
Deborah King
Deborah King, teacher of Ayurveda, suggests we lower our awareness down from our thinking mind and into our body as we diet. Her instructions were excellent prompts and I wondered why they would not also work for other activities such as participation in sports, gatherings, routines or any other components of life.
What if we became deliberately mindful in all things including diet? Would we not ask the same questions such as: Am I acting out on impulse? Does this make me feel better or worse? How can I alter this routine? To answer any of these questions, we would have to have an awareness of our body, not just our brain.
It is time to turn off the automatic pilot and take notice of our intuition. Our bodies know if we are hungry for food, inspiration, or solitude. Our body nudges us when we are physically over spent, but our brain frequently overrides what is best for us. Simply pay attention to the nuances of the body in addition to the ego or brain. Being in tune with the body, mind and soul will bring us harmony.
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