S2 E33 On the Brain

Introducing an episode of things we that we've got rolling around in our heads-- On the Brain is a peek into real time experiences and thoughts where we are oftentimes inspired to discuss topics for the podcast.

MIND: Be with your Experience

A lot of times when we are in the middle of something, we are wanting-- usually more pleasure or less discomfort.

In order to just be with the current experience, we can actively concentrate on something that will keep us in the experience we're having.

Michelle has been diagnosed with Covid-19, and instead of wanting to escape the discomfort, she is concentrating on allowing herself to be in the (albeit awful) experience of sickness. She is finding firsthand that resisting the sickness isn't the same as fighting the sickness. Allowing her mind to be in the experience is giving her body the best environment for fighting the illness.

One way to almost automatically be present in an experience is to... breathe.

April has found that the practice of yoga has brought her awareness to her breathe in any given situation enhances her ability to find access strength in each experience, whether it’s pleasure or discomfort.

BODY: Add the simple good

We live in a culture that is always trying to cut things out. Less calories, less sugar, less fat, less carbs, less screen time, etc. Rather than obsessing about cutting the bad, shifting to adding more nourishment is helpful and healthful!

Instead of cutting diet coke, April has begun adding in more water.

Michelle tries to put the good in first with a drink and/or apple before a sugary treat. We aren't depriving ourselves, but giving a bonus chance to nourish our bodies! Many times it can be simple-- fruits & veggies first, use the stairs, walk from the back of the parking lot, or hydrate with water.

By default, our bodies will soak up the nourishment and we can see what adding the simple good can do to enhance our physical experience!

PURPOSE: Bring Spirituality into Physical parts of our lives.

April is starting to listen to the book Everything is Spiritual (if you want to join in on the fun, go to audibletrial.com/mindbodypurpose.)

Notice how our Physical and Spiritual health coincide, they have the potential to enhance one another, which can be amazing for fully experiencing life.

A lot of times, when April considers her health, she thinks of doing things now that her future self will thank her for. In doing that, she tries to tap into her ability to operate as the highest version of herself. Not because she is avoiding regret, but because if she can combine treating her physical body well right now, she will increase her wellness, and that will enhance her spirituality.

Instead of physical beings having a spiritual experience, we are Spiritual beings having Physical experience.

“Please remember that one of the essential objectives of our earthly existence is for our spirits to take control of the physical elements of our lives so both can work in harmony to serve higher and eternal purposes. It is one of the conditions we must fulfill to find true happiness in this life and inherit eternal glory.” (Gerald Causse)

If we can intertwine our spirituality with each physical experience, the present moment (along with the memory of that moment), will be more meaningful.

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