Comments on: But What If Our Bodies DO Matter?

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:42:36 +0000

I am slowly learning to listen to my body instead of ignoring its voice. I loved the quote you shared:“A body is not just a thing you have; it is who you are.” and this whole info about how our bodies hold onto trauma. So true. Thanks for such an interesting post today!

By: Paula

Paula — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:44:11 +0000

When I first started reading my heart sped up because I thought it was the other person too. I get what you’re saying here. And those quotes had me pausing to reflect.
visiting today from Crazy Little Love Birds #27,28&29

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:43:33 +0000

I am grieving with you that this was not the call you longed for. But your beautiful reflections on embodiment bring up such important lessons — when we are grounded in our own body we also feel, paradoxically, connected with one another. It’s our minds that keep us separate.

I am working on the relationship with my body. Self-acceptance did not come easily. I’ve learned the most from the developmentally disabled individuals I work with, who accept themselves just as they are, and me too. Our bodies can become part of a larger Body when we practice that.

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 11:19:36 +0000

In reply to Linda Stoll. Me too! I was hoping and praying! Hugs, Lisa. Thank you for turning this into a post that can teach us so much about ourselves. It's not for nothing that Scripture refers to our bodies as the temples of the Holy Spirit. ♥

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:28:54 +0000

Oh Lisa, I am so very sorry. I raced to the end of the post, hoping with everything in me that this was the call you’ve been yearning for.

By: Tea With Jennifer

Tea With Jennifer — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:09:01 +0000

Awww, I completely understand Lisa! Yes, we don’t make the connection soon enough that our body, mind & spirit are intimately intertwined.

I’m living the consequences now of pushing all three (body, mind & spirit) through horendous traumas in my life thinking I’d be okay. Thinking, God has this (which He did but He also wanted me to rest in Him instead of pushing through!). Now chronic illness has forced me to see this & be far wiser…

Our mind’s & body’s do retain a memory of every trauma we go through & if we don’t take care of both, one day either or both will say that’s enough! We really do need to see our body’s as a Temple of the Holy Spirit & treat it as such.
Blessings, Jennifer

By: Cindy Davis

Cindy Davis — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:24:24 +0000

I am working on getting my body healthier, inside and out. It’s so important that we not only take care of our soul but also our bodies.

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:47:10 +0000

I know only too well now with a bodily health condition for going on nearly four years, that how I perceive this affects my mind, spirit, and emotions. We are embodied creatures, and Christ became incarnate, forever dignifying our bodies. Lisa, I soooo highly recommend this book to you that I won on your blog: You’re Only Human by theologian Kelly Capic. I love his biblical take on this. https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Only-Human-Limits-Reflect/dp/1587435101/ref=sr_1_2?crid=35A3GFG5NXLM1&keywords=kelly+capic&qid=1706291155&sprefix=kelly+capic%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2

By: Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:32:52 +0000

Lisa you reminded me of Ps. 139. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. As the Psalmist wrote, I know it full well. Yet I think it is easy to ignore or elevate it. Enjoyed your thoughts on how it connects with the soul.

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:21:09 +0000

Being in touch with our bodies is so important in order to live our lives fully, Lisa. Since I now struggle with balance issues, I’m more aware than ever about what I can and cannot do anymore. I’m adjusting!
Sounds like an interesting read.