At times in our lives, we've all been aware of a "gut feeling"
guiding our decisions. Too often, we dismiss these feelings as
"hunches" and therefore untrustworthy. Sometimes when you think
you're guessing, your brain may actually know better. What is your body trying
to tell you?
I discovered that
there is a deeper problem at work, not paying attention to one's guts. In other
words, not listening to one's instincts. Most people in Western society don't
pay much attention to the messages their guts are sending. But, guts can and do
“speak” to us and we can learn to listen by paying attention to the solar
plexus. We may actually know more than we think we know in everyday situations,
You've probably heard
the phrase “gut instincts.” Well we all have gut instincts because research has
suggested that we have a “gut brain.” The gut produce neurotransmitters just
like the brain. There are also more nerves sending messages from the intestines
to the brain than there are nerves sending messages from the brain to the
intestines.
The solar plexus is
the soft area just underneath the breastbone and above the stomach. This area
marks the place where a network of nerves radiating outward in all directions
like the rays of the sun, hence, the term solar plexus.
The solar plexus
tenses when something is wrong and relaxes when something is all right. The
tension makes us hold our breath and the relaxation helps us breathe deeply. I
am discerning that the only roadblock to well being are my thoughts of lack or
unworthiness. Transform your thoughts into positive magnets for bringing joy
into your life.
Listen to your body’s
messages with love and compassion.
A thought for the day:
Pain is a signal you need to go within and listen. What you resist, persists. So when something does not feel right, pay attention.
