Imagine This:
You’ve just packed the car for a long-awaited road trip! The itinerary is set, the snacks are stacked, and you’ve queued up the ultimate playlist for your adventure. The sun is shining, the open road is calling, and you’re anticipating the memories you’ll make.
Fast forward 45 minutes. As you crunch on a handful of Cool Ranch Doritos, a bright orange glow catches your eye—the dreaded check engine light.
“Oh no,” you mutter, but you brush it off. “It’s probably just a glitch. It will go away.”
Hours pass, and the light is still on. As the sun sets, it’s a little harder to ignore. You rummage through the glove box and find a roll of masking tape. Problem solved! You slap a piece of tape over the light and continue on your way, no longer bothered by the annoying glow.
The next morning, you set off again with great anticipation for another day of beautiful sights! You hear a faint rattling noise. “Weird,” you think, but your thoughts quickly turn to the things to you’re planning to see and do! You crank up the music and sing along, drowning out the unsettling sound.
By afternoon, the rattle has grown into a full-on clunk. You don’t want to mess up your itinerary but promise yourself you’ll stop at the next gas station...
Suddenly, the engine sputters, and smoke begins billowing from the hood. You pull over, heart sinking as you realize you’re miles from the nearest town.
There you sit, staring at the check engine light, glowing under the masking tape, wishing you’d taken it seriously when it first appeared.
Our Bodies Are Just Like That Car
Just like that car, our bodies give us early warning signs when something isn’t right. The question is: Are we paying attention?
At first, the signals are subtle whispers:
- Energy crashes or Fatigue
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Recurring headaches
- Digestive upset
- Skin issues
- Mood swings or anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
But ignoring the whispers doesn’t make them go away—it gives them time to grow into something we can’t ignore. Those whispers turn into:
- Burnout
- Gut disorders
- Arthritis
- Metabolic Syndrome or Type 2 Diabetes
- Cognitive decline
- Depression
- Autoimmune Disorders
Life Is a Journey
We each have our own map, itinerary, and dreams of what we hope to see, do, and accomplish.
But to get there, we need a body that can take us the distance. Otherwise, we risk being stranded on the road of life, unable to finish the journey the way we planned.
The Good News?
The amazing thing is, our bodies want to heal—they’re designed to bounce back when we give them the care and attention they need. Unlike the car, our bodies are self-healing when we address the root cause. It all starts with asking WHY:
- Why is my body sending me this signal?
- What’s the underlying issue?
- What's going on in there?
By listening to our bodies and addressing the whispers, we can avoid the breakdowns—and the regret. Often, it’s the small manageable changes that can make a big difference over time. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can make choices each day to support a healthy journey! You can support your body back to health and YOU ARE NOT destined to a life of pharmaceuticals to manage symptoms!
Ready to Listen to Your Body?
If you found this helpful, head over to my private Facebook group where we:
- Learn to listen to our bodies
- Ask the right questions
- Make manageable changes to address those whispers before they become screams
Join us to uncover how to tune into your body’s signals, take meaningful action, and create a life where you thrive—body, mind, and soul.
Have a wonderful day!
Tracie
PS - If you have questions, reach out!I'd love to hear from you!
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