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I was recently thinking about how much we are conditioned to ignore our bodies. It's considered normal to push them to the limits of their ability to work and handle stress. Then if you notice any uncomfortable or painful symptoms, just go see a specialist! Hopefully you can get a drug or two to calm things down.

I'm not against consulting with health care professionals. Sometimes that is necessary and that should be your own decision. I think we have a deeper problem which is that we have been encouraged to abdicate all responsibility for the health and balance of our own bodies.

The overall cultural message is "Push your body until it drops, and then when things go bad as a result, see a doctor."

Which also brings me to the subject of age. I find it so bizarre on social media that sooo many people feel compelled to announce how old they are as a preface to their comments. It seems like there are two groups. The people over 60 seem to have a deep need for everyone to know how OLD they really are. And people under 60 are meticulous in chronically referring to the decade they used to be in, the one they are in now, and the one they are getting close to.

And birthday parties are getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER! (Especially for little kids.)

What in the world is this all about???

"Well, that's completely normal, Saratoga. What's your problem?" some might say. Well, I don't think it's normal at all. I think it's weird.

Here's why...

It's all part of the conditioning. It's a measuring system to see how well we're measuring up when we're younger, coupled with an excuse for decline as we get older.

We are constantly being measured.

But there's something even more insidious going on with all this. When you are focused on age, you bring many conditioned thoughts and beliefs into that focus. When you're younger it might manifest as stress and pressure to compare yourself to others, while you strive to measure up to where you think you're supposed to be in life. Your physical health and well-being can easily take a backseat to all of this striving to be 'good enough'.

When you're older you will unwittingly start to send devastating messages to your body and mind. Every little ache and pain will be excused and justified. Instead of seeing it as a message from your body that something needs to change and improve in how you're living, why bother changing anything now? After all, you're just getting old!

The inner dialogue will go something like this - "Well, this is to be expected because I'm old now." The body's breakdowns will be validated with every passing birthday celebration.

And thus begins the countdown to death...

This is no way to live, if you ask me. And it will most definitely impede your ability to evolve as a human creator because it obstructs your ability to be with your own body as it is in the NOW.

Our bodies are remarkable vehicles for our human evolution. They exist as the seat of our presence here on Earth. We need to develop a very high-level relationship with them.

So here's a suggestion. Consider putting the age games aside. Come back to center with your own body and learn to connect with it in the present moment. What does your body need from you in order to thrive and be healthy? Are you fulfilling its most basic needs of exercise, nutrition, and adequate sleep? If not, and if you've been neglecting these needs for years, it might explain why you feel the way you do. You might have a great deal of repair work to do when it comes to your relationship with your own body.

Without our bodies, we wouldn't be here at all. That's how important your body is. If you want to heal your body, then start by first healing your relationship with this marvelous vehicle that houses you. Your body is not meant to be a proverbial "pain in your behind" because it won't perform endlessly in this one-sided relationship where everything is for you and nothing is for the body.

If you treat your body well and take care of it, it will be able to serve you as it was meant to. If your relationship has been one of neglect, then now is the time to turn that around.

You can start by reciting this beautiful Hawaiian prayer directly to your own body. It's called Ho'oponopono and is renowned for healing and forgiveness.

I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.

This is a beautiful way to reset your entire relationship with your amazing human body. Repeat this prayer often!

Maybe take this weekend to start a new process with yourself and how you view your physical presence here on Earth. Let go of the judgement and negative projections. Move away from unconsciousness and shift into LIGHT. Your love and presence alone can serve as a very healing start 🧘🏻‍♀️💜.

I don't have a new YouTube video this week, but will have a new one this coming Tuesday, July 16th. So stay tuned for that.

Have a beautiful day, my friend, and always remember to make peace and balance your priority 🌸

I'll see you next week!

Much love,

Saratoga 💖