Elaine Lerman Jeffy: Our Bodies Hold Infinite Wisdom

So wise and true. — Molly

I do know this for sure: Our physical health cannot be separated from any other part of our lives.

The word “health”, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

The Old English origin of the word health is “wholeness, a being whole, sound or well,” and from the Old Norse origin the meaning is “holy or sacred.”

Our bodies hold infinite wisdom and speak to us through sensory messages that most of us either ignore or battle. It’s rare that we stop our endless quest to “feel better” and instead engage in the practice of “getting better at feeling.” (Adapted from Michael Brown’s The Presence Process)

When we practice compassionate self-reflection along with self-kindness, we become aware of the opportunities buried within the discomfort – the gift in disguise.

The body is a messenger. It is up to us to translate its messages. This kind of deep listening is only possible when we practice stillness. And as we do so, we unlock the key to healing that has been within us all along.

— Elaine Lerman Jeffy