Three Things to Feel Better

Communication with the body is essential for our existence.

Why?

Because we are body!

In the age of enlightenment and spiritual awareness and scientific grandness and all the other things that further our minds and spirits and souls It seems to Nostrabobus that much of the physcial world gets lost.

Health is an aspect of our humanity that begins to fall under the category of things to do; scientific realizations to accomplish (think muscle mass); and some item to click off on a 'to do' list. Health, however, is what we are. Our bodies are directed by our souls to such an extent that the true character of our bodies can get muddy. What happens is there is a tendency to think of our bodies as objects, tools, vessels. But this is only half of the story - why? Because a body is 50% of what we are! We are human beings! This is how I see the picture, right or wrong - but I believe it is closer to the truth than what most people conisder.

It's a simple construct: Human Being (body) + Soul.

To this end: understanding what the body is about - there are three things that the Paradigm Scribe will do to get communication going with his body. And I know he listens to his body - some of the time.


Walk. A deliberate effort in getting from one point to another for no other purpose that walking.

Write. Hand write. Slowly and deliberately write. Your name is probably enough.

Toss. Anything. A Ball, beanbag, sack of noodles - toss them to a friend who will toss them back.

These three things when done deliberately and specifically at or towards onesself and the universe at large are often time enough to get the body communicating. On a technical level: there is intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental communication going on with these three activities. It is the lack of communication that inhibits and restricts one's freedom and sense of self. These three simple exercises can be the beginning of promoting a smile of understanding. I've seen it work wonders, these three simple things.

Do them - no matter how silly they may seem - they will pay off. I won't say you'll get enlightened like Eat, Pray, Love - but you never know.