Top Ten Ways to Connect with Your Body

1. Touch: Caress Your Buddy

The mood is tender and nurturing. Accept any imperfections compassionately as you would a friend facing the same challenges. Treat your body to a relaxing massage regularly.

2. Touch Again: Romance Your Buddy

Serenade your body. Write love letters to it. Offer flowers and treat it to exquisite chocolates occasionally. The soul of your body will be deeply touched by all your thoughtful attentions.

3. Hearing: Communicate Sweetly and Softly

Listen to what your body is saying to you, and speak loving words in return. Speak to others about your body in the third person. For example, "She likes wearing red" or "He loves to go on long walks."

4. Hear Again: Be a Good Provider

Treat your body to what it desires and requires, both medically and holistically. Create financial means to take splendid care of your body. Ensure it gets adequate rest and sleep.

5. Seeing: Dress Your Body Impeccably

Choose only the finest materials for your body, such as natural fabrics like silk, cotton, or linen. Provide it with an environment that is clean, comfortable, neat, and pleasant.

6. See Again: Consider It as a Work of Art

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. What can you notice that you particularly appreciate? Focus on that.

7. Smelling: Breathe Your Body In

Pamper your body with wonderful aromas like sandalwood, apple pies, perfumes, incenses, and essential oils.

8. Smell Again: Breathe Your Body Out

Engage in aerobic activities; move, dance, walk, stretch, and rest your body.

9. Tasting: Feed Your Body Love

Give your body exactly what it craves. What is the special of the day? Serve it to your body as if it were the most precious guest. Savor every bite with total abandon.

10. Taste Again: Hydrate Your Body

Drink water throughout the day. Take long showers. Luxuriate in bubble baths. Walk in the rain.

Interesting Stats

• Massage Therapy: According to the American Massage Therapy Association, 19% of adults in the U.S. received at least one massage in 2020 (AMTA).
• Sleep: The CDC reports that 35% of adults in the U.S. do not get the recommended 7 hours of sleep per night (CDC).
• Hydration: A study published in the journal Nutrients found that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated (Nutrients).

This piece was originally submitted by Mahalene Louis, Inspiration Anchor, Artist, Author, and Speaker. Mahalene Louis offers an engaging e-zine, free teleclasses, and "Turn on the Light!", a unique program to assist the creative genius in you to express and market your gifts successfully. "Turn on the Light!" inspires you to show up as a stunning masterpiece of unbridled passion and creativity, and to evolve consciousness by acting in alignment with the powerful force you are.