Listen!
What is your body telling you? Listen!
When you listen, all four parts of your self will tell you what you need to hear: Your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves will speak to you.
Are you tired?
Do you suffer from a sleep deficit?
Are you unable to sleep because you are burning the candle at both ends?
Are you deeply troubled?
Are you studying for an exam?
Are you trying to get a promotion at work?
When do you need to rest?
Do you need to play?
How long has it been since you just had fun?
What is your work situation?
We all have cycles. What are yours?
When are you at your best?
Keep a regular, predictable schedule every day of the year. Listen! Your internal clock will develop a schedule of eating, sleeping, and exercising at the same time each day. Respect the regularity of this schedule.
Schedule some relaxation time each day. Give your brain a break. Let it review the day’s experiences. Allow your brain to turn events into memories. This will encourage the learning process. Allow your brain to refresh itself.
Listen! Every part of your body stores emotions, memories, thoughts, based on what the body part does for you. For example, your ears will store these emotions, memories, thoughts, that relate to hearing. Become more aware of events that contribute to issues or diseases in the particular parts of your body.
Find time to move your body at intervals throughout the day. This means taking the stairs whenever possible. Walk when you talk on the phone. Park farther away from your destination and walk to your destination.
When we ignore our bodies, stress, tension, fear, frustration, depression, anxiety, and disease set in.
As a reflexologist, you will improve both your life and your career significantly if you honor your circadian clock. Take a break every couple of hours to check in with yourself and see how things are going.
When you begin to honor your clock, you will find yourself keeping a regular schedule. This regular schedule is a tonic for some. For others, it is a wonder drug.
Your body will love you for this because it loves predictability. Stress is related more to lack of a schedule than to finances, marital problems, children, or work.
When you listen to your needs and offer your body predictability, you invite homeostasis into your life.
If you are new to this blog, I wrote a series of posts in which I offered suggestions and guidelines about how to listen to your body and also how to communicate with different parts of your body to bring about healing and homeostasis. You can find them in contents section of this blog. They were in late 2014 and early 2015. Most of the posts were entitled “Spirituality of……”
Teach your client partners about their circadian clocks. You will then improve their lives and careers. How cool is that?
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Envision Balance and Wellness
Envision balance and wellness, homeostasis, or whatever you want.
After including reflexology in your life, the most important thing you can do to bring about homeostasis is to become aware of the path you are now on..
We’re never going to get where we need to go unless we know:
where we’re going,
how we’re going to get there,
what we’re going to do when we arrive. .
This may seem like a subject that doesn’t belong in a reflexology text book, but it really does. If you’re going to help people get to a better place health wise, they need to know where they are going. Not everyone knows about setting goals. As you teach them goal setting they’ll envision the balance and wellness which is best for themselves and their health. And, you, likewise will benefit from setting your own goals.
Learning the importance of how to envision balance and wellness is a good start.
Sometimes, client partners come to a reflexologist, massage therapist, or whomever. After a few visits they begin to feel better and forget why they came in the beginning. Then they stop coming. Without lecturing, teach them that energy follows intent.
Your client partners need to see Reflexology for the Spirit as a process, not a pill. Keep them (and yourself) focused on what you find as you reflex their feet. You do this when you learn, gently, what is happening in their lives and their visits to other healthcare professionals.
Review, periodically, how their feet have changed, and how these changes affect their health in general as they envision balance and wellness.
You can keep your client partners focused on the goal if you know what it is. So, an important question to ask during the first visit is “Why did you come today? And, why not 6 months ago? Or 2 months ago?”
When you can get the answer to that question, you’ll both be on the way to balance and wellness (homeostasis) through a health goal.
Many healthcare professionals recognize health red flags. These flags differ from professional to professional. They can be
test results
client appearance
client remarks.
Red flags for a Reflexology for the Spirit practitioner include:
fatigue
loss of appetite
fever
pain
itching
boils
irritation
inflammation
headaches
feeling jumpy or uneasy
coated tongue
halitosis
colitis
sinusitis
stomach ulcers
canker sores
boils
cancer
Many of your client partners may have multiple issues.
Each individual is unique. But, homeostasis is a goal that all can seek.
When this happens, the body is in a good health balance.
Disease is a sign that the flow toward homeostasis has reversed. So, the red flag words become markers teaching how far away from homeostasis the body has drifted.
You, as the Reflexology for the Spirit practitioner, are concerned with a person as a whole. You work to create a natural balance that is wellness oriented.
You seek to expand the positive potential for good health in all areas.
Disease prevention is the best medicine.
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The Spirituality of the Stomach
The stomach is the principal digestive organ. It also receives much abuse: receiving improperly chewed food,
receiving too much food,
being knotted from tension.
The spirituality of the stomach cannot be ignored. It is all about absorbing the truth as you see it. Using the stomach, digestion facilitates absorbing needed nutrients and discarding those not needed. This works on all levels:
physical,
emotional,
mental,
spiritual levels.
When a person isn’t receiving needed nutrients either on the physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual level, cravings exist for the hidden needs. If there is no craving, there is often a need to reject those hidden needs.
Lost appetites happen when it’s time to withdraw or retreat inside oneself. Accumulated stress is a good example of this phenomenon. Accumulated stress can cause either food cravings or appetite loss.
Digestive problems are caused as much by worry and stress as by food.
The stomach is not generally shy about letting the rest of the body know about any problems it experiences. When this happens, issues can surface within minutes after the body recognizes the problems on any level.
What feelings, energies, experiences, memories, are you holding in your stomach? Are they causing pain, nausea, discomfort, general digestive malfunction?
Sit comfortably in a quiet place. Turn on some quiet music and breathe from your abdomen for 1-2 minutes.
Now, begin to focus on your stomach. Ask your stomach how it feels.
Give your stomach an opportunity to:
RELEASE attack, control, despair, fear, pain, stress, worry.
CLEAR OUT all negative memories, experiences, feelings.
DISCARD anger and frustration.
EMBRACE calm, focus, well-being, positive outlook.
Experiencing this release, clearing, and embrace for 1-2 minutes. Now, begin to move your body slowly as you end the meditation.
Repeat this short meditation whenever you experience stomach upset.
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The Spirituality of the Spleen
The spleen is unique in the body. It:
is insensitive to pain.
has no diseases.
reacts to injuries.
It reacts to complications from infections and diseases in other parts of the body as it filters out impurities and toxins in the lymph fluid. The spirituality of the spleen goes hand-in-hand with its purpose and tasks as it maintains wellness in the body.
The spleen filters and recycles blood cells as it maintains the blood volume in the circulatory system. It also participates in the digestive process because it enlarges as we digest our food.
When there is spiritual stress, the spleen can suffer. People with splenic issues need to receive help from the universe. Focus on strength, confidence, and courage. The spirituality of the spleen really depends on this.
Learning to stay present for healing and transformation can be a powerful experience.
Find a quiet, secure place and get comfortable.
Breathe to encourage grounding. Breathe in from the abdomen and then release negativity from your life as you exhale. Breathe in and breathe out for a minute or 2 until you feel grounded.
Ask the universe to release the negativity from your spleen as well as from your life in general.
Now, focus on receiving positive attributes needed for you to heal and attract the resources you need to succeed.
Talk to your spleen. Encourage it to heal and regenerate .
Now, listen to your inner self as it offers wisdom for your journey toward health and well-being: homeostasis.
Begin to breathe the grounding breaths again while repeating the word “peace” several times.
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The Spirituality of the Shoulders
On your shoulders, you carry the weight of the world:
the work you do
your friends, enemies, relatives, neighbors
housing
mothers-in-law
loved ones who are sick
The operative word here is RESPONSIBILITY. The important thing here is to not neglect yourself in the midst of carrying the weight of the world.
When you are neglecting your own needs, your own activity may be hindered.
When things in your life are not going as they should, or as you hoped, your body will speak to you with:
hunched shoulders,
tense shoulder muscles,
frozen shoulder,
painful shoulders.
When you experience discomfort or malfunction in your shoulders, stop and ask yourself how you can make changes in your activities and lifestyle which will release blockages which cause pain and stiffness.
Are you hugging the wrong people?
Are you anxious?
Are you fearful?
Are you overwhelmed?
Do you need fun in your life?
Take a few moments out of each day for yourself and your shoulders. Try to focus on solutions instead of problems. Seek out guided meditations which allow you to breathe deeply and release your worries.
Encourage yourself to relax completely for a few minutes each and every day. Find a safe place. Turn on some quiet music, get comfortable and breathe deeply from your abdomen. Encourage your shoulders to heal as you send energy to them. Guide the energy from your heart to your shoulders and down your arms and hands to the tips of your fingers. Open your diaphragm.
Relax. Rejuvenate. Release. Renew.
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The Spirituality of the Spine
Spines – backs – are very spiritual body parts. Experience has taught me that 50% of us have issues with our backs – both spiritual issues and physical ones.
Our backs are divided into 3 parts:
The upper back houses anger, guilt, resentment, shame. A major focal point is survival.
The middle back balances different stresses which move us in different ways daily. It allows us to bend and move whenever and however needed.
The lower back is concerned with weight and responsibility as much as support and security.
We hold traumas in our backs. Incidents occur throughout our lives which leave deposits in the muscles. Eventually, the stresses build up and the result is anything from a dull pain to sharp spasms. And, finally, a small incident may cause the back to collapse. Our body speaks through this back pain.
When it all becomes overwhelming, the body says “Too Much!”
Often, people suffering with back issues know instinctively what they need to do to bring healing and relief to their situation.
Some people need chiropractic help. Others need surgery. Even others need pain medication, massage, meditation.
Get quiet in a secluded place.
Slowly scan your body for areas of pain – whether they be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual.
Now, ask your higher self what needs to happen for your back issues to heal.
How does your body feel? What can you do for yourself to feel better?
Begin to cultivate your inner healer so you will have the insight and the power to meet your health needs.
Repeat this meditation regularly so you can gain access to spinal wellness.
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The Spirituality of the Sciatic Nerves
We are deep in emotional/spiritual territory with the sciatic nerves. Once a person experiences sciatic pain, the issues are pretty serious.
The sciatic nerves run from the center of the back down the leg. When sciatic nerves confront issues, the pain goes from the back and down the leg(s).
Medical help is often necessary to relieve the pain. However, to deal with the emotional/spiritual issues, a different kind of work is also needed.
Nerve issues are concerned with communication, sensitivity, standing up for oneself. Core beliefs are involved because the pain goes through the back. Moving forward is a challenge because the legs are involved.
When I see a person suffering with sciatic pain, I often see someone who needs to go in a different direction and for whatever reason is having a difficult time with this. The feeling is that things are almost impossible.
Sometimes the person needs more support. Coping with everything alone is just getting to be too hard.
At other times, insight is needed regarding what is actually happening here. The person is suffering at the spiritual/emotional level and the physical body follows up with sciatic issues.
At the bottom of these issues is fear:
fear of one’s survival
fear of money issues
fear of rejection
fear of honesty
Give yourself this supportive meditation. Work with it until you’re comfortable with it. Once that happens, you can have much needed positive outcomes.
Begin this meditation by finding a safe, quiet place where you focus for a few minutes.
Breathe in positive, supportive energy and breathe out any negativity and fear you may be experiencing. Breathe for 1-2 minutes in this way.
Then, create a spiritual support group for yourself. Invite in positive energy you need to overcome the fear. Invite in angels and archangels. Include ascended masters if you want or saints. Invite in whomever you feel can help you in a positive way.
What’s important is that you invite in those you feel can be supportive.
One by one, invite members of your spiritual support group to come take a seat beside you.
Allow these supportive group members to support you and help you move forward to overcome issues causing fear. Allow them to offer advice and insight into your situation.
After a few minutes it’s time for your support group members to go.
Remember to invite your supportive group circle to offer you encouragement whenever you feel the need. When you invite them in, you are taking steps to overcome your issues.
Remember to invite them in to support you when you are concerned about the future and what it brings. Invite them to help you cope with doubts and fears. Share your emotional pain and anxiety.
When the session is over, remember to thank these spiritual supporters for all they are doing to help you through this difficult time.
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The Spirituality of the Prostate
Although the prostate gland is small, it suffers and reflects the conditions of a man’s emotional/spiritual life. So, life has a big impact on prostate health.
Worthiness and acceptance issues affect the prostate. The prostate reflects inner conflicts and confidence. Feelings of being stuck in life or in a life situation have a direct impact on the health of the prostate.
Find a quiet, safe place. Go there and get comfortable. Either sit or lie down. What matters is that you feel safe and comfortable.
Turn on some quiet music if you want.
Take a few deep breaths in which you breathe in positivity and breathe out negativity. Let go of as much as you can when you exhale.
Use the inhaling moments to think about ways in which you feel confident and have much self confidence.
After a few moments, begin to ask yourself a few questions:
How do you feel about yourself?
Are you able to express your thoughts and feelings easily?
How can you get rid of feelings of failure?
What can you do to release feelings of being stuck?
Now, for a couple of moments, focus on ways you can increase the happiness quotient in your life.
Focus on this for a few moments as you begin again to inhale positivity, confidence, and empowerment. Exhale all feelings of negativity.
When you have done this, begin to move around and return to your regular daily routine.
Repeat this exercise whenever you feel stuck and unhappy with life.
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The Spirituality of the Pituitary Gland
The Pituitary Gland is the mother gland of the endocrine system. This makes it a pretty important component of the physical/spiritual body.
Even though the pituitary gland is only the size of a large lima bean, it secretes hormones that affect organs throughout the body:
kidneys
breast
uterus
bones
soft tissues,..
Other endocrine glands that are controlled by the pituitary include:
adrenals
thyroid
testes
ovaries.
With a healthy pituitary, we feel balanced. We are able to think clearly and have a sharp memory. We do not feel fearful or threatened and we are able to make good decisions.
To encourage your pituitary function, keep a short journal and spend about 5-6 minutes every day writing. The goal is to clear out confusion and disorder. Writing in this journal will allow you to let go of mental and emotional clutter.
You will be less burdened by pressures. When this happens, you will open up space in your life for things like compassion, creativity, and forgiveness.
Write about whatever comes into your mind without worrying about spelling or grammar. Focus on feelings, dreams, hopes.
As you do this, you will open paths to openness and healing. You will access your deeper self.
Dedicate this journal to a healthy pituitary.
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The Spirituality of the Parathyroid
The parathyroid is a very important but little noticed part of our bodies. It’s important when we need calcium for teeth and bones. It also controls phosphorus levels. So…this little gland is a real work horse. It is also a very spiritual part of the body because it’s an endocrine gland and they are a hub of spirituality.
Spiritually, the parathyroid needs attention when we are focused on fear of failure, and when we’re disappointed not only with ourselves but with others. Success seems to be far, far away when we need to offer attention to the parathyroid.
There is a strong need to break away from controlling friends, family, coworkers. When this happens, the inner light grows dim.
Begin this meditation by lighting a candle and focusing on the flame. This flame represents your confidence in your ability to be successful in your adventures.
Spend a couple of minutes encouraging this flame to ignite your dreams, your goals, your belief in your ability to succeed.
Now, speak to this flame. Offer it protection. Encourage it to do its job for your soul.
Encourage this flame of success and independence every day.
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