Proprioception: The Modern Mystic’s Superpower
Once mastered, proprioception becomes a practitioner’s superpower, offering a deep understanding of how emotions and feelings are processed within the body. This quantum-level awareness is a true “boss-up.”
The body constantly sends messages, much like notifications on your phone. Ignoring these messages causes them to back up until addressed, similar to a computer processing data before it’s fully functional. Your body works the same way!
Scientific evidence now supports the body’s somatic memory processes. In “The Body Keeps the Score,” extensive research explores how trauma and stress manifest in the body, leading to both physical and mental health issues. Ignoring these signals can result in blockages that manifest as diseases such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, anger issues, avoidance, disassociation, and communication difficulties.
By clearing these messages of pain and discomfort, we can begin to notice subtler energetic messages. Slowing down to align with the body allows us to perceive energy movement more clearly, enhancing our connections and perception.
Many people seek help to quiet runaway thoughts. While speaking rates are limited to 100-150 words per minute, our brains process at an astonishing 1,500 words or concepts per minute. This constant data processing involves every sensory perception, filtering primarily environmental factors like hunger, pain, fatigue, joy, and safety.
Meditation and Proprioception
The initial goal in meditation is focusing on box breathing and proprioception. The first sessions are often about comfort and awkwardness, alleviated by meeting your body’s needs beforehand. Ensure you are warm, hydrated, stretched, and free from immediate discomfort. This foundational practice in meditation is about embodying the process, listening to your body, and committing to impeccable self-care.
Honoring your body’s needs consistently builds trust within yourself and can reduce anxiety. This practice of self-care also strengthens your trustworthiness with others. Commit to caring for your body throughout the day, incorporating yoga, stretching, and regular exercise to maintain balance and release stress-induced chemicals like cortisol while promoting dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.
The Discipline of Meditation
Meditation is a discipline that begins with mastering the basics. As you grow in your practice, you will start to notice the subtle messages from spirit and energy flow. Understanding your body and mind helps you discern natural sensations from external influences.
This heightened awareness enables you to perceive energy shifts, such as the opening or blocking of chakras, and understand physical responses to emotional states. Beyond mental clarity, meditation can lead to experiences like astral projection, remote viewing, accessing Akashic records, developing psychic abilities, and more.
Setting Goals and Consistency
Once you have a disciplined meditation practice, set clear goals to fine-tune your abilities. Discipline and consistency are key. A regular practice builds a routine you look forward to and even crave.