There are a great number of modalities from both the Eastern and Western teachings that help us to get connected with our thoughts and emotions. But many of them stay at a cognitive level which might require a seasoned practitioner to bring it down to a more solid experience. So often we have heard people saying "Speak up your mind!" But what about your body? Your body is the most complicated machine that works day in day out, 24/7, carrying out your commands. But have you given this biomachine with 37.2 trillion cells a chance to speak? Is that stiffness at your neck when you are having a fight with your partner or that lower back pain when you are worrying about money a mere coincidence? Your body is the messenger of your soul the way Hermes is the messenger of Zeus. At least, there are some profound "traits" that are similar: quick, intelligent, clever, loyal and faithful.
If you still find this a foreign idea, try this: Find a quiet environment and close your eyes. Use your breath to stay present. Be totally aware of any physical contact you might have with the chair if you are sitting down, or with the environment. Think of an incident that you are happy or sad about, but just let it appear without analysing or judging it. Now with curiosity, see what your physical sensations are. (Are there any elevated heart rate? Pulsations? Twitches?) Do you have any feelings coming up? How about images? Or thoughts?
Such an ability to pay attention to ourselves is our body sense. Instead of thinking about yourself, you are truly feeling yourself. It is this engagement and spontaneity that allow us to live in the present moment, and open the door to physical and mental health.
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