Another beautiful expression which I deeply resonate with. I have pondering the concept of embodiment as I've seen/heard it taught. It generates mixed mixed feelings but that is linked to trauma response but regardless of this I know that tuning into the body is the birthplace of healing and true creative and self-expression.
I couldn’t agree more with what you’ve shared here Florence, those of us who have experienced trauma of any kind will naturally feel resistance to inhabiting our body. It takes so much time, patience and self-compassion to recover that sense of safety if it has been taken from us.
Whilst my own journey with embodiment has been far from joyful at times there really is nowhere else I’d rather be than here. For me, nothing compares to being fully rooted inside of myself and whilst I definitely don’t manage to attain this state at all times it feels good to remember that in turning towards what’s unfolding for me physically and emotionally I am proving that I have the capacity and resilience to withstand the chaos that often comes with being human.
Powerful words as usual Laura. What I'm trying to articulate is less about being in the body which as you've described is especially difficult if/when you've experienced trauma but more about understanding how the body is conditioned or our nervous system/brain is conditioned by it. So for example how you learn to read the body's signs incorrectly or you condition yourself to see something or follow/label a particular sensation as good when it's not. This takes a lot of deconditioning and self work so it's why I have reservations around this especially for people who've experienced trauma. Once this layer has been worked through as you've rightly said, there's nothing like the trust and relationship you can build in yourself through reprinting back to our body. Xxx
I love how you've highlighted this layer of intricacy and nuance when it comes to nurturing the relationship we have with the body. I completely agree with what you've shared here about misinterpreting certain signs and sensations, when the systems of the body have had to rewire themselves in response to trauma it takes a long time to untangle that. It really does take an ongoing commitment and constant practice to tune in with the truth of what the body is trying to communicate, and that can be an incredibly complex process for many of us.
Reading this made me exhale and drop into my body. I've recently started my Substack, and although I love the platform already, I also find it overwhelming sometimes. There's just so much content to consume, and it feels like the more I read, the less authentic my own thoughts and writing seem to become. How you put words to the link between embodiment and creative expression (in this case writing) feels deeply true. I just decided that this weekend, I'll have a consumption-free day where I'll tap back into my body, move it in any way it likes and then start to write from my heart instead of my head. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this Lieke, it really means a lot.
I can really relate to what you've shared here about your thoughts and writing becoming diluted the more you read. I don't subscribe to too many writers on here because I find once I've reached capacity for what I can comfortably read and digest I inevitably lose a sense of reverence for the work and struggle to engage with it or integrate it in a meaningful way. It's a challenge on Substack because there is are so many wonderful writers and publications here and the FOMO is real!
I love that reading this made you exhale, and that you've decide to devote some time solely to your body this weekend. What you've described here sounds like a beautiful way to spend a day ❤️
Yes, totally, the FOMO! In my enthusiasm I might have gone a little overboard with subscribing to all the interesting Substacks, so I've already started the pruning process again to only keep those things in my inbox that really touch me. Your writing is definitely in that category.
Another beautiful expression which I deeply resonate with. I have pondering the concept of embodiment as I've seen/heard it taught. It generates mixed mixed feelings but that is linked to trauma response but regardless of this I know that tuning into the body is the birthplace of healing and true creative and self-expression.
I couldn’t agree more with what you’ve shared here Florence, those of us who have experienced trauma of any kind will naturally feel resistance to inhabiting our body. It takes so much time, patience and self-compassion to recover that sense of safety if it has been taken from us.
Whilst my own journey with embodiment has been far from joyful at times there really is nowhere else I’d rather be than here. For me, nothing compares to being fully rooted inside of myself and whilst I definitely don’t manage to attain this state at all times it feels good to remember that in turning towards what’s unfolding for me physically and emotionally I am proving that I have the capacity and resilience to withstand the chaos that often comes with being human.
Powerful words as usual Laura. What I'm trying to articulate is less about being in the body which as you've described is especially difficult if/when you've experienced trauma but more about understanding how the body is conditioned or our nervous system/brain is conditioned by it. So for example how you learn to read the body's signs incorrectly or you condition yourself to see something or follow/label a particular sensation as good when it's not. This takes a lot of deconditioning and self work so it's why I have reservations around this especially for people who've experienced trauma. Once this layer has been worked through as you've rightly said, there's nothing like the trust and relationship you can build in yourself through reprinting back to our body. Xxx
I love how you've highlighted this layer of intricacy and nuance when it comes to nurturing the relationship we have with the body. I completely agree with what you've shared here about misinterpreting certain signs and sensations, when the systems of the body have had to rewire themselves in response to trauma it takes a long time to untangle that. It really does take an ongoing commitment and constant practice to tune in with the truth of what the body is trying to communicate, and that can be an incredibly complex process for many of us.
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Thank you ☺️
Reading this made me exhale and drop into my body. I've recently started my Substack, and although I love the platform already, I also find it overwhelming sometimes. There's just so much content to consume, and it feels like the more I read, the less authentic my own thoughts and writing seem to become. How you put words to the link between embodiment and creative expression (in this case writing) feels deeply true. I just decided that this weekend, I'll have a consumption-free day where I'll tap back into my body, move it in any way it likes and then start to write from my heart instead of my head. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this Lieke, it really means a lot.
I can really relate to what you've shared here about your thoughts and writing becoming diluted the more you read. I don't subscribe to too many writers on here because I find once I've reached capacity for what I can comfortably read and digest I inevitably lose a sense of reverence for the work and struggle to engage with it or integrate it in a meaningful way. It's a challenge on Substack because there is are so many wonderful writers and publications here and the FOMO is real!
I love that reading this made you exhale, and that you've decide to devote some time solely to your body this weekend. What you've described here sounds like a beautiful way to spend a day ❤️
Yes, totally, the FOMO! In my enthusiasm I might have gone a little overboard with subscribing to all the interesting Substacks, so I've already started the pruning process again to only keep those things in my inbox that really touch me. Your writing is definitely in that category.
I know exactly what you mean, I think I might need to do the same re the pruning but it will definitely be a struggle!
Thank you so much for saying that, it really means a lot to know that my words are enriching your life in some way ♥️
Beautifully expressed. I especially loved the last paragraph, and I couldn't resonate any more. Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read Kaitlyn, I’m so glad to hear it rang true for you ♥️