Your Body Knows First
Long before your mind catches on, your body already knows.
That tightness in your chest when something’s off.
The heavy feeling that settles in when the vibe isn’t right.
The tension that sticks around after a tough conversation.
These aren't random. They’re signals.
Your nervous system’s way of speaking up—giving you the truth before your brain starts spinning stories.
See, your mind wants to make sense of everything.
It analyzes, explains, justifies.
But your body? It just tells it like it is.
No overthinking. Just sensation.
It doesn’t speak in full sentences. It doesn’t need to.
It uses feeling, pressure, energy, stillness.
And when you start paying attention, things begin to click in a deeper, quieter way.
A Simple Practice: Listening Beneath the Noise
Find a spot where you can be still.
Sit or lie down. Let your body settle.
Close your eyes.
Take a slow breath in through your nose. Let it out through your mouth.
Then ask gently:
“What are you trying to tell me?”
Now just listen.
You might notice a feeling, a word, an image—or nothing at all.
Don’t try to figure it out. Don’t rush.
Just be there.
If emotions show up, let them move through.
If there’s nothing, that’s okay too. That’s your body saying, “Not yet.”
Breathe slowly.
Let your awareness rest wherever your body pulls it.
And when you’re ready, open your eyes.
Notice if anything feels different—maybe just a bit softer, or clearer, or more anchored.
This is how you build a relationship with your body.
Not by thinking harder, but by being present.