Like many people, I grew up with the idea that the mind is the source of intelligence and the body is at best a loyal servant. This was expressed in ideas like “Mind over Matter”, and “The spirit is strong, but the flesh is weak”. Despite this teaching, I have often found that my mind is confused by something that my body sees clearly. This can come in terms of what to eat, who to trust, or which life path is the better choice. While my mind thrashes over the arguments, my body quietly tunes in and finds the answer, seemingly from collecting the intelligence from my body’s own cells and their connections to the surroundings.
Leading with the body
Leading with the body
Leading with the body
Like many people, I grew up with the idea that the mind is the source of intelligence and the body is at best a loyal servant. This was expressed in ideas like “Mind over Matter”, and “The spirit is strong, but the flesh is weak”. Despite this teaching, I have often found that my mind is confused by something that my body sees clearly. This can come in terms of what to eat, who to trust, or which life path is the better choice. While my mind thrashes over the arguments, my body quietly tunes in and finds the answer, seemingly from collecting the intelligence from my body’s own cells and their connections to the surroundings.