The water element flows through our bodies, making up approximately 60% of our being. Connecting to this all important element can create a sense of physical and emotional ease. Societal decorum suggests we should follow the strong, stoic approach to life. Expressions such as “suck it up”, “soldier on through”, “push through the pain” come to mind. I suggest that our bodies will be healthier, and our emotions more even if we honour the water element and seek to find our own flow.
After a stressful situation an animal will shake its body to release the built up adrenaline. Why are we encouraged to suck it up and soldier on? Our bodies are designed to move, and our joints function much better when we honour that movement. Incorporating random movement into your day can be fun and refreshing. Organized exercise is great, but we do not need to go to a class to move our bodies. Sway, jiggle, swing, rotate your joints and feel your body come alive with sensation.
Life is a rhythm of give and take, easy and hard, up and down. The times when we go with the flow of life can bring us the most contentment and peace. When we lose the sense of flow life begins to feel like a struggle. The sense of struggle begins to permeate all of our life experiences, leaving us feel stagnant, and discouraged.
How do we then move through the struggle, and reconnect to the flow? We can start by being aware when it is happening. Mindfulness is a way to get some perspective on life situations. Noticing what you are doing, when you are doing it helps to stay rooted in the moment. As you move your body, notice that you are moving your body. When you are washing the dishes, stay with washing the dishes instead of planning out your next activity. Being mindful means to live in the moment, which in turn allows you to connect to the flow.
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