Art ofWellness Musings

So deep is disembodiment

“So deep is disembodiment, then, that many of us have no trust in the body whatsoever and content ourselves with disregarding it on every occasion and at every possible level.  In all this, not surprisingly, there is rarely a sense, that the body, on its own and from its own side, might have something to offer us –  in some sense, be more intelligent than our conscious self or ego, or that the body might have its own designs from which – if understood – we might stand to benefit a very great deal.”

~Reggie Ray, a Buddhist teacher

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Most of us feel we are our bodies, but often are unhappy with aspects of our bodies, and often use our thinking self to over ride our bodies’ needs. Always and especially at peak moments, we count on our bodies to support us in our endeavours and our living. For this to work, it requires kindness, cooperation, and confidence in our body. This is what interests me in this practice that i would like to share with you.