Whatever You NEED, Give to Yourself

Body Scan Meditation: Many of us are on vacation and celebrating holidays, so this is a perfect time for rest and relaxation.We’re doing this meditation today, so you can learn to relax into a stronger connection with yourself.Over the past few episodes I’ve stressed the importance of self-acceptance to to point of letting go of what others say and do, and being able to laugh them off by laughing at yourself because you know deep down you’re cool with who you areThis is a main goal of the bully food challenge.Just by tuning into this podcast and other learning materials like it, you show you’re headed in the direction of self-acceptance.Self-acceptance leads to acceptance from others.Why? Because the more you connect with yourself and accept yourself, the less you depend on others for approval, validation and connection.The more you can manage your emotions, the more you share openly with others without needing them to respond in a certain way, the less their actions and words will affect you.By connecting with yourself, you remove tension and trauma stored in your body and mind.AND then you stop needing things to go your way because you can take care of yourself no matter what happens.The more you reduce your attachment to others' behavior by connecting to yourself, the more people will want to connect with you.One great way to do this is through body scan meditation. I’m going to guide you through one today that you’ll be able to continue practicing on your own daily or many times per week.Body scanning allows you to notice how well connected or disconnected your mind and body are.You’ll notice some areas of sensation and comfort and others of numbness and discomfort or pain.Bringing your awareness to your body will help you shine light on the parts that need to be rejuvenated or refreshed.Regular practice will help you pull your energy and awareness back to yourself, which will make you more aware, open and joyful. This will reduce your defensiveness, and make your more and more likable to all.Let’s begin the meditation.