Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
What my body taught me about Awareness
Recently, I embarked on a deeply nourishing cleanse, one that is already assisting a subtle rearrangement to support better habits, including the space for more digital pauses. Yet, I had my moment of being greeted by a mental hunger, yes, that distinct itch of emptiness. Knowing that this is a treasure I don’t want to run away from, as tempting as it may be to do so, I chose to explore it. This is when I noticed a tension in the upper right side of my body. And in the moment of acknowledging and releasing this clenching, a light ignited within me.
At that instant, awareness went from concept to a visceral experience.
This little poem is my humble attempt to capture the visceral experience:
Wonder is …
Wonder is the willingness to relax your body, your mind, your emotions, just enough for your own Light to reveal itself.
Wonder is the quiet bridge to that Light, the inner awareness that leads the way home.
Wonder reveals itself in a fleeting glimpse of what opens you up,
seconds after you were contracted.
Now, fast forward just a couple of days…
Last night, in a restorative yoga pose, my body was cocooned in cozy blankets and bolsters, but my mind was busy. It was chasing that very same visceral experience of awareness. Intellectually, I knew better than to attempt to recreate it. Surely finding that sense of completeness (fulfillment) again remained available, as long as I chose to become receptive to the wonder of the moment at hand.
Yet, it was only when I tenderly laughed at the funny ways of the mind that the “tight fist” of my desired outcome was finally released.
Have you ever had an extraordinary experience, a moment of pure clarity, and then found yourself endlessly chasing it? When something feels amazing, we want to possess it. But in that very act of chasing, we move further away from the very thing we seek.
We humans do have some funny tendencies, don’t we?
This is one reason I treasure my bike rides through the woods. The roots, stones, sharp turns, and occasional boulders ensure that if my mind were to chase a different feeling, I’d instantly fall — and trust me, it has happened — down a scary cliff I once went. The unexpected moments of wonder and ultimately awareness require our receptivity, openness, and being-ness.
So, dear one, since it is easy to forget to notice the treasure patiently waiting beneath our feet, I invite you to ask yourself:
Are you receptive?
Can you laugh gently at the antics of your mind, even as it chases dreams?
And might you find wonder waiting, poised to light your path back to yourself?
If you want to explore more about moving past the kind of contraction that leads to burnout and move instead into the kind of laughter that is filled with joyful presence, here’s an irresistible offer for you: www.seducedbywonder.com
Christianne
About Christianne Asper Contant: Christianne’s unique approach empowers individuals to navigate life with lightness, grace, and resilience by addressing their overall well-being, including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. Her credentials include being a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist since 2003, certified by The California College of Ayurveda. She has studied under renowned teachers like Dr. Vasant Lad and Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri).
Additionally, Christianne is a certified Yoga Teacher with specializations in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, Yoga Nidra, Relax and Renew®, and Advanced Teacher Training. Before transitioning into the wisdom sciences, Ayurveda and Yoga, she spent over a decade as an ACE-certified Health Coach after completing a Psychology degree at CSULB
Christianne's Website: https://well-beingcompass.com/
Contact Info: https://linktr.ee/wellbeingcompass
