This realization was really helpful for me in becoming more aware of my emotions. I can just check in with my body and see what's going on! This post is a helpful reminder, too, that it flows both ways - our emotional experiences affect our bodies, but our bodily experience can also affect our emotions. I'm reminded of when the prophet Elijah was so depressed he wanted to die, and God's answer was to give him some food and some sleep. As I've seen a few people say, "Never underestimate the spiritual power of a snack and a nap."
A good reminder. When my body is out of rhythm, my emotions can spiral. Ironic that it’s often after I’ve pushed my body having done something fun like a trip. Huh, I had really connected that before. I more often experience the other direction. I feel sick or “off” in my body and it takes me forever to realize I need to check in with my emotions (that I’ve likely been ignoring.)
So appreciate your heart, writing ministry, and the blessing you are to the body of Christ, Becky!!
This realization was really helpful for me in becoming more aware of my emotions. I can just check in with my body and see what's going on! This post is a helpful reminder, too, that it flows both ways - our emotional experiences affect our bodies, but our bodily experience can also affect our emotions. I'm reminded of when the prophet Elijah was so depressed he wanted to die, and God's answer was to give him some food and some sleep. As I've seen a few people say, "Never underestimate the spiritual power of a snack and a nap."
A good reminder. When my body is out of rhythm, my emotions can spiral. Ironic that it’s often after I’ve pushed my body having done something fun like a trip. Huh, I had really connected that before. I more often experience the other direction. I feel sick or “off” in my body and it takes me forever to realize I need to check in with my emotions (that I’ve likely been ignoring.)