My dear friends, we love you so very much,
Take a breath. Scan your body, and as you do so, breathe. Ask yourself, "Are there any areas that I could relax just a little bit more?" Perhaps your jaws are tight. Can you breathe deeply and then, on the exhale, let your jaw loosen just a tiny bit? Or maybe you notice a little pressure beneath the ribs or a tightness in your stomach. Breathe, and as you exhale, see if you can allow those muscles to relax just a little bit more.
So many of you hold so much tension in your body, and have for so long that you have become accustomed to it. When you start to breathe and consciously relax these areas, you may notice resistance at first, then all sorts of movement. You may feel the fluttering sensation of muscles letting go of a grip they've held for decades. You may feel warmth as circulation returns to areas that have been compromised for some time. You may experience spontaneous adjustments or a sudden rush of emotion.
Within you, every cell and system is, in various ways, connected to the whole. The intelligence in your body is almost beyond comprehension. The more your scientists study an individual mechanism, such as how a cut heals or how you can walk with a cup of water without spilling it, the more they discover how the cells and systems of the body are intricately intertwined. Whereas it was once believed that the mind lived in your brain, you are now realizing that the bodymind is a distributed consciousness, in which cells and systems inform one another and work together to bring wholeness, healing, and vitality to the entire body. |
