Listen now (5 min) | Did you know that you can study the body by taking the time, by making notes? Do you know you can begin to regulate? Do you know that no one knows your body more? So, with all this in mind, imagine you paid attention. This is a lifetime of learning. Imagine you knew how best to nourish your mind
I love this. I had breast cancer surgery 2 days ago and our cat was attacked by a fox and died yesterday morning. So everyone is just reeling in our house. I’ve just been reading Pema Chodrans “ when things fall apart” and the chapter about ‘Samaya’ which is learning to live in the discomfort not always looking for an exit, physically feeling what you’re feeling emotionally and knowing you will deal with it
a student response: "Personally, learning about the body is very interesting to learn at school. Until reading this poem I always thought that a body was just a body and just works and functions under commands, but it is more than that. The body consists of a lifetime of studying and considering how many things that the body has a purpose for. Sometimes in life you have to think about more than the basics. You also have to consider your body as your friend and listen to it." <3 <3 <3
I have just finished re reading THE HOW picked it up randomly in a bookshop at Kings Cross St Pancras. The follow through of the randomness is brilliant. Your words, thoughts feel so close. Our bodies and the range of sensations are our compass.
This is exactly what I needed to read today. I’m learning a lot about the body and it’s needs and being present, and to have both of those things placed into one writing was so magical. Thank you for sharing your words
Thank you. I love that book so much it always has something you need right now when you open it. Thank you for your amazing writing that always resonates with me so much xxx
My personal struggle is with ignoring my bodies cues and living on despite knowing that my body is struggling when I smoke too much to numb. This moves into so many different parts of life in other forms as well. Wonderful to start to awake to what’s going on within, body and mind.
So beautiful to see a forum of so many gorgeous readers sharing there stories from such a rich piece.
I love this. I had breast cancer surgery 2 days ago and our cat was attacked by a fox and died yesterday morning. So everyone is just reeling in our house. I’ve just been reading Pema Chodrans “ when things fall apart” and the chapter about ‘Samaya’ which is learning to live in the discomfort not always looking for an exit, physically feeling what you’re feeling emotionally and knowing you will deal with it
I'm so sorry to hear about your cat, Kate. Also, I'm wishing you a rest-filled and thorough recovery.
That chapter was stand out. Heading back to re-read now.
ooooh my class for high school seniors starts Monday and our class theme is bodies! could we read this piece in class?
Absolutely! I'd be honoured! xxx
a student response: "Personally, learning about the body is very interesting to learn at school. Until reading this poem I always thought that a body was just a body and just works and functions under commands, but it is more than that. The body consists of a lifetime of studying and considering how many things that the body has a purpose for. Sometimes in life you have to think about more than the basics. You also have to consider your body as your friend and listen to it." <3 <3 <3
I have just finished re reading THE HOW picked it up randomly in a bookshop at Kings Cross St Pancras. The follow through of the randomness is brilliant. Your words, thoughts feel so close. Our bodies and the range of sensations are our compass.
Thank you for this 💜
This is exactly what I needed to read today. I’m learning a lot about the body and it’s needs and being present, and to have both of those things placed into one writing was so magical. Thank you for sharing your words
Thank you. I love that book so much it always has something you need right now when you open it. Thank you for your amazing writing that always resonates with me so much xxx
"Could you be more of a friend to yourself?" This one hit me in thee chest till the world caved in. Thank you for naming these feelings.
Resonating so much with this piece today.
My personal struggle is with ignoring my bodies cues and living on despite knowing that my body is struggling when I smoke too much to numb. This moves into so many different parts of life in other forms as well. Wonderful to start to awake to what’s going on within, body and mind.
So beautiful to see a forum of so many gorgeous readers sharing there stories from such a rich piece.
Love it here x