It was an easy win because I paid attention and made useful interventions. But it got me thinking about how our body speaks to us.
Physical alerts—injuries, aches or illness—remind us to check in with ourselves. The sore shoulder encouraged me to look at my posture: how I walk, sit and stand, especially when working at desks and using mobile devices. My sore shoulder reminded me to sit mindfully, take micro breaks and stretch often.
Physical alerts also remind us to check in with Spirit. A sore shoulder invites us to look at what we’re "shouldering." What are we taking on? Do we like or resent our responsibilities? Do we need to adjust any responsibilities or expectations?
