In the medical and health maintenance model that I have learned it is all about keeping the body cleared of the toxic emotional and energetic residue of the past. Having not been taught to embrace the natural flow of emotion and being taught and shown universally that the expression of emotion was frowned upon, I simply functioned as a good lemming. Fortunately, my double Virgo constitution is strong like bull and the usefulness of sickness or disease plays no part at all in my moments of living. Aside from a time when, as a child, I used getting sick to get extra attention that I craved, I have been a beacon of health, on many levels.
With this foundation I have learned to devote a portion of my awareness on monitoring the callings from my body. I pay attention to the sensations, the aches, the pains, the tingles, the numbness, the burnings, and establish dialogue. As this is the main language of the child within before the handwriting was discovered, I notice and engage the child when something comes up. I do not think it is germs or viruses or anything except the callings of my little one who needs attention. To that end I reply and we work through the issues quickly...typically.
Having said all of that, there is great benefit to having a regular program of body work getting done. Not only does it simply clear the stressful debris of living but it also augments the clear body that has released the ancient energetics of the life lived. With so many forms of body work available one can cycle through in six month cycles and go far in telling the child just how important she is as well as reminding him that you are paying attention and will always be there for her.
Massage, deep tissue work, reiki, rolfing, acupressure, acupuncture, etc are all wonderful modalities that I encourage you use. If you have been traumatized in any way at anytime then I suggest you seek out someone who can perform Somatic Experience on and with you. This is a profound modality that enters the mystery world of PTSD and gives the physical body and tissues the means to release the energetic cesspool of retained force around the wounding. It is visceral and intense at times. Though my body was in seemingly random and repetitive movements and soundings I never felt out of center. It was like I was witnessing the child let go of the hurts in a loving organic and natural way. On the other side of all of the sensations I felt tender and loved and centered. Pay attention to the books of Peter Levine for further exploration or seek out a practitioner in your area.
Mostly, it is about getting healing touch, for this translates mightily into the child’s being and says I love you and am here for you.
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