Crossing the Brain-Body Barrier

I feel our lives are more than just one event after another. I feel we have the ability to learn how to connect our minds and our bodies to become unified. We spend much of our lives in “routine mode” by acting, thinking and being on autopilot. Can we change this so we are more aware and participate more fully in life? Can we bridge that gap between our minds and our bodies? I definitely think so. This book is intended to guide the reader towards uniting their mind, body, and spirit by providing thought-provoking questions and exercises. Every person’s journey is unique, so ultimately you will need to find and walk your own path. However, this book challenges you to think differently, to stretch your mind, and open yourself to new possibilities. I give you permission to officially un-limit yourself! As humans, we are a beautiful combination of dynamic emotions and logical thinking. We have the ability to work through our emotions in order to grow, but we need to know how to do that. We typically try to disconnect from our bodies to avoid pain and tension. We don’t have time to care for our bodies because we are too busy, too stressed, and too overworked, so we push through illness by taking medication and continuing to work, refusing to allow our bodies to heal. As a massage therapist, I cannot tell you how many times a client had no idea that a part of their body hurt until I touched it. They were all disconnected. Our bodies are extremely intelligent and are worth listening to, but we have been taught that our minds “know best.” Unfortunately, our minds form habits that may seem like the best way, when in fact it’s just a learned behavior. Or our habits become outdated and we need an upgrade. When we are not in harmony, our bodies tell us through pain, injury, tension, sleepless nights, anxiety, and other medical conditions. We need to listen, rest, and think how to change our direction in life. A body knows when it’s hurt and needs attention, but our brains have sneaky ways to ignore the body. No more! Take control, and blend mind and body together for a balance. BE healthy. BE aware. Listen to both your mind and your body. No idea how to do that? You are not alone, because many people don’t. My intention is to engage your brain to think in a new direction, bring awareness to your body, and help you connect the two. New thoughts create new patterns, which create new ways of thinking, and that turns into a new way of living. I believe in what I say because it comes directly from my heart and my spirt. I have seen, lived, or experienced every section of this book in some way, and now I’ve finally listened to my yammering inner voice in order to write and share these experiences with you. I wish you the best on your journey to honor, listen, and learn from your inner voice, and to live a life full of joy, love, laughter, and purpose. Let the connection begin.