Hello again!

How has your week been exploring the recognition of your inner wisdom? I’ve been thinking about you and wondering what discoveries you’ve made as you’ve begun reconnecting with the guidance that’s always been within you.

This week, we’re diving deeper into perhaps the most accessible source of intuitive guidance – your body’s wisdom. This embodied knowing often speaks first and most directly, though we may have learned to override these physical messages in favour of logical thinking.

 

The Intelligence Beyond Thought

Have you ever had the experience of your body knowing something before your mind caught up? Perhaps a flutter in your stomach when meeting someone that later proved significant, or tension in your shoulders when considering a choice that wasn’t right for you, despite making logical sense?

I remember working with a client – let’s call him Michael – who described feeling physically ill every time he walked into his workplace, despite having what appeared to be a perfect job on paper. When he began honouring those physical signals rather than dismissing them as “just stress,” he discovered his body had been trying to guide him toward a completely different career path that ultimately brought him both success and wellbeing.

Your body processes millions of bits of information that never reach conscious thought. Before you analyze a situation logically, your physical being has already recognized patterns, sensed energy, and begun responding to subtle cues that your conscious mind might miss entirely.

 

Why We Override Body Wisdom

Despite the sophistication of our physical intuition, many of us have learned to ignore or override these signals:

• Perhaps you were raised to prioritize “thinking” over “feeling,” learning to dismiss physical sensations as irrelevant to decision-making
• You might have developed the habit of pushing through physical discomfort, training your body to stop signaling when its messages were repeatedly ignored
• Cultural messages often separate mind and body, treating the physical as less trustworthy than the mental
• Some of us associate body sensations with anxiety rather than wisdom, misinterpreting intuitive signals as problems to manage rather than guidance to follow

Understanding these patterns helps us recognize why reconnecting with our body’s wisdom requires conscious effort and compassionate patience.

 

This Week’s Practices: Accessing Embodied Wisdom

These practices will help you strengthen your connection to the intuitive guidance your body naturally provides. They build upon the foundational awareness you began developing last week.

1. Somatic Wisdom Inventory

This practice helps you understand your unique physical language of intuition:

1. Reflect on past experiences when your intuition proved accurate
2. How did your body feel in those moments? Note specific sensations and their locations
3. Consider experiences when you ignored intuitive guidance that later proved valuable
4. What physical signals were present that you may have overlooked?
5. Begin noticing patterns in how your body communicates specific types of guidance

Everyone’s body speaks its own unique language of wisdom. You might notice patterns such as:

• A warm sensation in your heart when something aligns with your truest values
• Constriction in your throat when you’re about to speak words that aren’t authentic
• A sudden heaviness when entering environments that drain your energy
• A feeling of lightness or expansion when moving toward choices that serve your growth

Understanding your personal somatic language helps you recognize guidance more quickly in the future.

2. Daily Body Wisdom Check-In

This simple practice strengthens your connection to physical intuition throughout the day:
Morning Assessment:

• Take a few moments after waking to scan your body
• Notice areas of openness or constriction
• Ask: “What might my body be communicating about the day ahead?”
• Set an intention to remain aware of physical signals throughout the day

Midday Check-in:

• Pause briefly to notice how your body feels now
• Observe any shifts from morning, particularly in relation to activities or interactions
• Ask: “What adjustments might support better alignment today?”

Evening Integration:

• Before sleep, scan your body again
• Notice patterns in physical sensations throughout the day
• Reflect on moments when you followed or ignored body wisdom
• Set an intention for continued awareness tomorrow

This practice develops the habit of regular check-ins that strengthen your relationship with embodied wisdom.

3. Emotional Intelligence Through the Body

Our emotions manifest physically, providing valuable guidance when approached with curiosity:

1. Notice an emotion you’re experiencing right now
2. Where do you feel it in your body? (Emotions always have physical components)
3. Without analyzing, simply observe the sensation with interest
4.  Ask: “What information might this emotion be offering?”
5. Listen without judgment for the wisdom it contains

Different emotions offer different forms of guidance:

• Anger often points to boundaries that need protection
• Fear may highlight genuine risks or old wounds being triggered
• Joy can reveal what truly aligns with your authentic self
• Sadness may show what needs to be honoured or released
• Peace often signals alignment with your deeper values

When we learn to feel emotions in the body rather than only thinking about them, we access their wisdom more directly.

4. Rest & Receptivity Practice

Creating enough stillness is essential for hearing the whispers of body wisdom:

1. Find a comfortable position where you won’t be disturbed
2. Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly
3. Take several slow, deep breaths, feeling the movement under your hands
4. Allow your awareness to settle into your physical being
5. Ask: “What does my body need right now for greater wellbeing?”
6. Rest in receptive listening rather than searching for answers
7. Note any sensations, images, or knowings that arise

This practice creates space for subtle physical wisdom to emerge without efforting. Sometimes the most profound guidance comes not from trying harder to find answers, but from creating enough quiet to hear what’s already being communicated.

 

Your Week 2 Challenge

This week, I invite you to focus on your body as a primary source of wisdom. Choose one of these practices to implement daily, preferably at the same time each day to build consistency.

As you move through this week, notice with gentle awareness:

• Which physical sensations consistently guide you toward or away from choices
• How your emotional landscape manifests in your body
• What happens when you respond to physical signals rather than overriding them
• The connection between rest and receptivity to body wisdom

These observations strengthen your relationship with embodied intuition, creating a foundation of trust in your physical knowing.

 

Join the Journey

I’m loving walking this path with you! Throughout this week, I’ll be sharing practices on social media to support your exploration of body wisdom. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn for regular inspiration and practical exercises.

I’d love to hear about your experiences with embodied intuition. What physical signals guide you most reliably? What helps you stay connected to your body’s wisdom? Comment through socials or reach out directly to share your journey.

Remember, your body carries wisdom that your mind may not yet recognize. By honouring these physical messages, you access guidance that’s been supporting you all along, waiting to be acknowledged.

With warmth and belief in your embodied wisdom,

Gemma-Lee

 

About the Author:

Gemma-Lee Harvey is a Holistic Counsellor and Lifestyle Coach based on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. With a diverse background spanning psychology, business, counselling, and coaching, she creates a nurturing space for exploring one’s full potential. Her gentle yet practical approach kindles the transformative spirit within, guiding individuals through life’s challenges as they rise through empowerment.

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