Tune In To Your Body
By Laura M. Turner

"In the vast infinity of life, all is perfect, whole, and complete... and so are you."
~Louise L. Hay

Are you aware of the signals your body is giving you? Here's an example: Have you ever had an uneasy feeling while in a place or situation? Further, are you aware when you are with someone who can energetically give you a lift? What about being in the presence of someone who drains your precious energy? Are there certain activities that excite you more than others?

These are all questions to consider when tuning in to your body and its signals. It's true: Your body is equipped with an ultra sensitive radar that gives you signals constantly. When used to its full potential, you body can always be there to help you navigate your way though the delicate passageway of life. If you are not using this natural tool to its fullest, this article will help you. Here we'll discuss several easy ways you can use to enhance your body's communication with you.

Getting Quiet.
In his book 10 Secrets to Success and Inner Peace Dr. Wayne Dyer marks being in touch with the silence as one of his 10 formulas for success. I happen to agree with him. Getting quiet is one of the best ways you can use to tune in to your body's infinite wisdom. Too, you can create your "quiet time" using myriad sources, be it meditation, walking or breathing exercises (many that we've discussed in the last article: Relaxation Rescue) or simply taking time to stop what you are doing and be quiet for 10-20 minutes. Close your eyes and relax, let the heart rate slow and the body become more at ease. This will allow you to tune in to your body and listen to its messages to you.

Find A Peaceful Place.
I've written at length about how getting close to nature creates a means to wellness, this is equally true when it comes to getting tuned in to your body's messages. Finding a peaceful place works hand in hand with the ideas of finding time for silence. Here you simply find a place that makes you feel calm and serene.

For me, I usually like to find places that are near water. Water has a calming and soothing effect on my soul and helps me to tune in to the voices that are my inner wisdom. My mom, on the other hand, finds a trip to McDonald's with a notebook and a warm cup of Mikey D's coffee just the ticket to to getting her creative mind moving and her spiritual radar tuned in. Your options are as vast as your imagination. Simply find a place that you can journey to outside or inside your own home; a destination that can instantly put you in a creative and "tuning-in" mood.

Learn From Your Experience.
When using the tools above to draw yourself closer to your intuition, make every effort to begin becoming aware of the events and occurrences in your life. These result in a divine means to show you toward your highest choice. Many of the spiritual seekers I read about say that we should all be able to tune in and receive divine guidance immediately. Sometimes however, I am unclear with the messages I receive; be it my decision making process or the answers on my radar.

When I'm feeling confused about the messages I'm receiving - this is time I draw from my experience. Here I ask myself: Have I been in this situation before? What was the outcome? Would I choose to react in the same way again or choose another avenue of approaching the situation?

In Conclusion.
Why should it be in your best interest to tune into your body? Quite simply tuning in to your body is all about learning how to best navigate your life and help it run more smoothly. In the preface of Louise L. Hay's book Inner Wisdom, she states that she feels her whole life is about understanding life itself, understanding herself and embracing ways to make her life more fluid and peaceful. In my mind, she has the right idea. For this is indeed the quest of a lifetime for each of us. As for me, I can think of no greater way to live.

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Laura M. Turner is the Sr. Editor of The New Body News and Wellness Letter
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