Course Correction

At DimensionL Wellbeing (DLW), our mission is to provide impactful and empowering care which awakens people to their divine design and entanglement to the universe; focusing on the WHOLE person and supporting the activation of their full potential.  That is why we created the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing which are based in LOVE in order to transform lives and reduce or eliminate suffering.  This mission was born from my desire to eliminate my own suffering and transform my own life. The article below was written when I first started on the path to Love, Wholeness and Multi-dimensional Wellbeing.  

Originally posted on November 2017

Last week I wrote about surviving the holidays and not taking my own advice. I have been eating more in tune with my body for about a year now and although I have developed many helpful habits revolving around my eating, there are still old ‘food demons’ that seem to come up.

Over the course of the last week I had two Thanksgivings and a weekend long family Christmas with tables overflowing with meats, desserts, appetizers, coffee and wine by the 5-gallon container...decadence in every corner. Of course, this is probably normalcy for many families around the holidays...a time of feasting, companionship and giving thanks. This is the most precious time of year if you ask just about anyone, but for someone who has removed gluten, most dairy, processed, refined & artificial sugar from their diet this can be a time of uncertainty. I went in with the mentality of knowing that I am aware of what foods make me feel good and remembering the havoc gluten and sugar does to my body. I felt strong and confident that I would be such a 'good girl’, only indulging in my homemade gluten-free, organic pumpkin cheesecake bars and apple crisp.

However, I forgot to include the power of my subconscious!

During my first Thanksgiving, I caved and tasted my granny’s famous stuffing & my sister’s decadent cake balls...lots of GLUTEN! I have to say, the five minutes I spent indulging in the scrumptious stuffing & dessert was definitely an experience...so was the aftermath. Let’s just say I didn’t stray too far from the bathroom most of the evening. Poor little tummy of mine.

I had slightly recovered by the time I made it to my family Christmas and again I was confident that I would make wise choices for myself especially after feeling like I had been run over only a couple days prior. It had been two years since I had been to my family Christmas and somehow, I forgot the plethora of goodies that awaited me. This time, it didn’t take long for me to opt in feeling like poo again. There was expensive Swiss chocolate...no gluten so I figured, winning! I did so good at the rest of the meals and then came desserts...SO many of them....rice crispy treats, homemade snickers, cakes, pies, chocolate oatmeal cookies, fudge, and the list goes on. It was in this candy land Christmas that I had an intense moment of weakness. I really may have nibbled one of everything.

To be clear, I am not saying ‘don't indulge’. Rather, there is a difference between indulgence and causing yourself pain. I know, because of my experience with these foods, that they cause me pain.

Looking back on my indulgence two reasons come to mind as to why I would essentially sabotage myself. The first being that I wanted to fit in, it incredibly sucks watching 50+ of your family enjoying their holidays and indulging in sweets they may not usually have other times of the year. Secondly, I was living in a moment of lack. I felt like I needed the sweets to feel happy in that moment.

Why? Because my subconscious associates having an abundance of food with happiness. When I was growing up with a single mama of four, food was tight. Christmas was a time of abundance for us. We had several Christmas gatherings to attend and we were able to enjoy foods without worry. I have done a lot of healing work around accepting that food will always be available now, yet sometimes, especially during vulnerable times like the holidays, this old pattern creeps up.

My rational mind knows that I am happy with my way of eating. I feel satisfied, I have an abundance of choices, my energy level is high and my pain has subsided exponentially. My small, inner child told me to indulge, so I did. I wasn’t listening to the advice I had given myself, my friends, and family. To honor your body at all times. I traded a few hours of pleasure for several days of pain. Add to that a pounding headache, feverish muscles and a bout of restlessness and I would conclude that it was NOT a fair trade. However, it was my choice and now I must live with the consequences for the immediate future.

To me, the beauty of my slip up is that I was able to witness a direct reaction of my choices and the power of my subconscious mind. It may have just been a food choice but it caused me severe pain, just as other choices in our life can produce similar results if we are not present in the moment. Also, I have the power to create a new future...one in which I bring a feast for the fairer of tummies to all Thanksgiving & Christmas gatherings I attend (or even organize one with fellow sensitive souls).

So, as I recover from my terrible turkey tummy, I will meditate on the thought of making better choices that resonate with my Higher Self. I vow to live in the presence of my Higher Self that loves my body to be sprite and alive, not sick & fatigued.

Where in your life can you observe choices that affect your physical and spiritual body?

It may be a food, relationship, or career choice you are making that is creating heaviness and bloat.

Our physical bodies are an amalgamation of our choices, thoughts, feelings and experiences. With every choice, always remember you have the option to rise above or sink below. All you have to do is CHOOSE. I will choose more wisely for myself and my tummy. I hope me sharing my experience of not listening to my Higher Self will support you in listening to your Higher Self.

To Honoring Yourself!

Danae

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