Balancing our body and mind comes from a holistic perspective. Being healthy is not only about being free from diseases or the symptom of diseases; it is a state of optimal wellbeing, vitality, and wholeness. We are healthy when we are able to fully digest everything we take in, extracting what is nourishing and eliminating whatever does not serve us in a positive way. This includes our food, our relationships, our jobs, and all our life experiences.
Illness, however, develops when there is a disruption ― a blockage in the flow of energy and information in our body and mind. Symptoms and sickness are the body’s signal that we need to restore balance, eliminate whatever is causing the blockages, and reestablish the healthy flow of intelligence.
The body and mind are inextricably connected, so that every time we have a thought, we set off a cascade of cellular reactions in our nervous system that influence all the molecules in our body. Our cells are constantly observing our thoughts and being changed by them, for example anxiety. Have you ever had negatives thought about anything and immediately your body begin to react and the reactions become more intense as you continue to think the negative thoughts.
Of course, this is not to say that all illnesses are “caused” by our thoughts alone. The point to note here is relationship between the mind and body which is complex, and sometimes things happen at a physical level for which we do not have a reasonable explanation.
We have to cultivate balance. Establishing a healthy dialogue between our thoughts and our molecules helps us to shift from imbalance to balance. When we achieve this optimal state of dynamic balance, we begin instinctively listen to our body with love and reverence and make choices that support balance, happiness, and wellbeing.
As your life coach I will introduce you to the 7 mind-body prescriptions which will help you create this positive feedback loop, which is so important to your overall wellness.
If the following happens to you:
– You are unable to focus on the things you have to do.
– Anxiety and stress is ruining your life
– You have problems with obtaining clarity and direction
– Generally your mental health in deteriorating
– You just cannot get your blood pressure to remain stable – this can bring on a stroke attack.
It is time to take a serious look at your body mind balance. One thing is for certain: Balance cannot be taken for granted past a certain age; it must be maintained — both in mind and body.