Ask Your Body Before You Decide

Stuck between two choices and tired of asking everyone else what they think? This meditation works differently. Instead of looking for the answer outside of you, you will learn to check in with your own body, because your body knows the truth long before your mind catches up. We breathe together, quiet the noise in your head, and gently walk through both choices one at a time, noticing how each one actually feels inside you. No pressure and no rushing, just you and the clarity you already carry. This is perfect to listen to right before sleep, so your mind can rest while your body keeps working out the answer.

Transcript

Hello, I'm really glad you're here with me today. If you chose this meditation, I guess you have been going back and forth on a decision. Maybe you already asked a few people what do they think. And sometimes, At least for me, Hearing different opinions may make us feel more confused. Today I want to help you remind yourself that the answer has been with you this whole time. Today we are not going to ask anyone else. We are going to ask your body because your body is the greatest messenger. And he knows the truth even when your mind is stuck going in circles. So get comfortable, You can lie down or sit down, Whatever is best for you. Let your eyes close. Take a deep breath in through your nose. And let it out slowly through your mouth. One more time like that. Breathe in. And release. With every breath, Let your shoulders relax, Your jaw soften. You don't have to hold anything right now, Not even your thoughts. Now you're going to bring your attention to the space right between your eyebrows. You don't have to do anything special, Just put your attention there for a moment. And silently in your mind or out loud, Repeat after me. I trust myself. The answer is already inside me. I don't need to force it, I just need to get quiet enough so I can hear it. Just stay here for one second, Breathing normally, And letting that space between your eyebrows feel calm and open to receive. Okay, Here's what we're gonna do next. You have two choices in front of you right now. In a second, I'm going to ask you to picture the first one. Not to think about it with your head, Just picture it, Like it already happened. Then we are going to check in with your body. And after that, We will do the exact same thing with the second choice. There is no wrong answer here. We are just noticing what your body is saying. So think about choice number one. Picture yourself right after you've made that choice. It's done. You said yes to this one. Now notice your chest. Is it tight? Is it relaxed? Notice your stomach. How does it feel? Do you feel a little nervous there? Notice your breathing as well. Is your breathing going easy or does it feel a bit stuck? Pay attention to any signal you are receiving from your body, Wherever it is. You don't have to name it or explain it, You're just gonna notice like you're checking the weather. Now gently let that picture go away. Take one breath in. And out, Just to clear the space. Now, Think about choice number two. Picture yourself right after this choice is made. It's done? You said yes to this one instead. Notice your chest again. How does it feel now? Notice your stomach. Do you have any different sensations there? And what about your breathing? Is it more relaxed? Is it more difficult? Notice anything that your body is trying to tell you. Again, Just notice we are not judging anything. You don't have to decide anything right now, Just notice which one felt a little lighter, A little more open, A little easier to breathe with. If it's clear, That's great. Let your body remember that feeling. If it's still not clear, That's okay too. You don't have to force it today. Sometimes the body needs a little more time and that's completely fine. The answer will come. Whatever you choose, And whenever you choose it, You can trust yourself. Silently repeat with me one more time. I trust myself. I know what's right for me. Now let go of the exercise completely. You don't have to think about that decision anymore. Just trust that the answer is already inside of you. And whenever you need another guidance from your body, You can listen to this meditation again. I hope that helps. Thank you for joining me today.