Senses Of Love

One of the key factors that has shaped my journey in the last few years has been through the senses (both physical and spiritual) – the process of developing them, trusting them, opening to what my senses may bring and adapting to changes that were unexpected.

In 2001, I was told by doctors that I was partially sighted and my central vision would fade, similar to having a large blind spot in the middle of my vision (a condition known as Stargardt's macular dystrophy) - a condition which not too many people in my daily life pick up on, as it is unnoticeable with no difference on the outside.

In the beginning, I developed a love-hate testing relationship with my eyes (in particular my vision sense) as I came to terms with change, which then gradually evolved into an exploration of enriching my life through the senses, energy healing and holistic health. I would ask my Self: Does changes in the senses mean I have to lead a "different" way of life? I soon realised that adjustments and adapting to change is just a normal part of the life journey.

I wanted to share some thoughts with you that have been good exercises for reflection in exploring the senses …

A few questions to reflect on:


What is your definition of physical, mental and spiritual sense?

Decide how you will define the positive and negative effects of your whole sense spectrum.


Use your eyesight as a camera.

What if every time you blinked, you can visualise it as being a snap of a camera? What pictures would you capture with your eyes? What can you focus on that would stimulate your emotions? We are constantly surrounded by details and actions in our ‘Now-moment’. Use your vision as a tool to surround and divert your attention in everything around you that makes you feel great – What are you really seeing now?


A different route.

Are you taking the same journey to work everyday? Is there a particular spot that you always return to? What if you could change your routine and take the time to explore new physical routes in your life?

New places, new experiences for your senses to fuel and feed on.


Close your eyes.

I was talking to a colleague a few months ago who is also partially sighted – he mentioned there was a restaurant in London where every visitor is in complete darkness for their whole dining experience. The general feedback from people was amazing – apart from feeling unique in this environment, there was a real sense of the food and atmosphere – the smell, the taste, the touch, the energy connecting with other diners who you couldn’t see. Sounded like fun to me lol!

But in getting back to the point of this story, I feel that our vision can be a sense that we often rely on far more than any other physical sense. When one of our strongest key senses is no longer open, it’s amazing how the body adapts and the rest of the senses sharpen up.

What could you learn in any random now-moment by just closing your eyes?


Expression-able.

If eyes are the windows to our soul, then maybe our facial expressions are divine insights? There is something about people’s expressions in their face that amaze me – when talking, laughing or in quiet moments. And as we age, the marks begin to show in more obvious ways, with the expressions in our wrinkling/aged skin… the laughter lines, the deep dents, the movements that can’t hide how we have expressed our Self through our face and emotions throughout our life. It’s a precious thing!

What are you observing about others through their facial expressions alone? And what do your own reflect to others?


The simple life.

Your possessions are often an extension of who you are and what your senses enjoy connecting with.

The simple life can have so many meanings to each individual – what can you do in your environment (home, office, planet, etc.) to make simple living a rich experience for your senses?

With every random object you pick up in your home environment, what senses do you feel are being stimulated by this item?

As simple living can often mean removing clutter, what can you remove from your daily environment that causes negative effects to your senses?

By living simple, we can enhance our daily life experience by choosing our material-spiritual connection carefully.


Sound off.

Try watching a favourite movie without any sound.

You can now compare what you remember to what you now can observe without your hearing sense.

What can you see and feel about the movie that you may have missed before?

What is body language telling you in the movie?

Can you tell what the actors/actresses are saying without hearing them?

How sensitive are you to the emotional energy of the film?


Sixth, seventh, eighth, infinite sense.

If not all our senses are physical – then how many other tools can you use to discover your senses?

Let your senses of love energy guide you!


Copyright © Linda K. Romera


Give thanks for the opportunity to share and love with this circle!

Live Be-You-To-Full.
Linda
Holistic health, creativity & well-being
@ www.purelyholistic.co.uk ~ www.myspace.com/alma2254