"To pay attention. This is our endless and proper work.”-Mary Oliver
So many of us move throughout the day unaware of what our bodies are experiencing or what we might be feeling. We are on automatic pilot mode. Yet, our bodies are communicating so much to us that if we take the time to intentionally pay attention without judgement and with curiosity, we have much to gain!
Dr. Stephen Porges calls this exercise “Notice and Name”.
Tune into your thoughts, feelings and the way your body feels.
Notice if you feel calm (safe), activated (threat/mobilization) or frozen (threat/immobilization)
Name this state.
Bring curiosity. What is my body telling me in this moment?
The more we are attuned to our bodies and recognize there is valid information being imparted, we are more connected and more whole.
We can take this information and decide how we might make it useful to us, how might it benefit us in our inner world and outer world? How can I grow and know myself better being more familiar with my thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations? How can I care for myself? What do I need?
