I’ve been a bad, bad friend to one of my absolute best friends lately…
She would call me, and I wouldn’t return her calls, and even when I did pick up, I wasn’t fully present or listening. Worse yet, I made plans to hang out with her and just didn’t show up.
Who is she?
CLICK TO TWEET>> My BODY is my Best Friend. <<CLICK TO TWEET
Just like my other best friends in life, she:
1. KNOWS me on a deep level – and when I really listen to her, she reflects back what’s truly in my best interest
2. SUPPORTS me in all that I do, even when I don’t acknowledge how amazing she is
3. IS ALWAYS PRESENT and available whenever I need to come back to her
Have you made the same mistakes I have in neglecting or abusing that relationship with your own best friend – your BFF, your body?
I invite you to take the steps below to nurture this precious relationship and give Your Body the love she deserves:
1. CALL AND ACKNOWLEDGE HER
As with any relationship that we haven’t been showing up fully to, the first step is “calling her” – and with your body you can do this by simply saying to her:
“Hey body! I’m so sorry I haven’t been hanging out with you lately, but I still love you and am so grateful for all that you do for me, even when I don’t ask.”
Sound crazy? Good – that means you’re getting out of your head and playing with it! What’s crazier is NOT acknowledging her, so get a little wild and have FUN with this!
2. TUNE IN AND LISTEN TO HER
Our bodies are sending us messages all day long – ALL of them in our best interest (unlike our ego, she’s too enlightened to bother with the superficial stuff).
Is she saying “Hey, now is a good time for a break from the computer to take a few deep breaths and do a few neck rolls?” or “I’m tired – let’s shut off that iPhone for the night and unwind” or “I wanna MOVE – let’s get to the park, breathe in that fresh air, and get that energy flowing!”
Or she might be saying something completely different to you – listen closely and listen often and you’ll begin to hear how much SHE really cares.
3. MAKE PLANS WITH HER AND SHOW UP
Doing what you say you will is what integrity in relationships is all about (read my interview with Kate Courageous for more on this) – so why do we flake so often on commitments we make to our bodies?
Whether the plan you make is to take her for a jog, give her a break from indulging in heavy foods and choosing cleaner fuel, or to treat her to a day of rest, put it in the calendar and really show up. Remember that you’re meeting your best friend and that she DESERVES your time together.
Of course, we all make mistakes, and she will forgive you if you have to reschedule a time or two. But notice if you make it a habit and change that habit to a better one that serves both YOU and YOUR BODY.
Like all true best friends, our bodies are always ready and waiting, so share in the comments below what action you will take today to begin giving your body – your best friend – the love that she deserves.
I am a Soul Alignment Coach, guiding clients to shift from overwhelm and self-doubt to resiliency and flow so that they can create the impactful lives that their souls intended. I live and work in the heart of Los Angeles, but connect virtually with clients around the world.
Ooh, well, I could try to go to bed earlier!
As my main man Yoda would say:
“Do or do not…there is no try.” 😉
And there’s no right or wrong, only what SHE is giving you (not what you think you “should” do). It’s really about tuning in, listening, then taking inspired action! So if she is saying “bed earlier” than yes, go for it!
Love this Sabrina. All these steps are super important to increasing the intuitive relationship to the body. I love talking to my cells. Those delicious conversations always leave my body buzzing and happy. Thanks for sharing your best friend rules with us! Shine on!
Oh Erin I LOVE how you take it to the next level! Indeed, we CAN talk to our cells and every little part – it’s all energy, and energy sends messages all the time. The fun comes when we’re open to receive and really tuned in – much like you are my friend!
Oh the energy has been intensely massive this year. Some days I literally feel like I’m swimming through it. The body is like a big old sponge too, soaking up all the energy around us, even (and especially) when the mind is unaware. It’s important to check in with her throughout the day just like you said. 🙂
Beautiful connection with the mind – and mindfulness – and the body! Staying present isn’t just for peace and calm – it’s also to recognize when our energy is being affected in some way and then taking inspired and intuitive action toward bringing it back in balance!
This is exactly what I’m working on just now. Radical Self-care for my body because as you say – she’s my best friend!
Isn’t it amazing how the planets align and we all start to really tune into the same wavelength? Keep me posted on what you’re doing to give your best friend what she needs and how you’re going to nurture that relationship – I’ve got your back on it!