You cannot heal a body you do not trust
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You cannot heal a body you do not trust

There was a time when we trusted our bodies completely.
As babies, we didn’t question our needs — we simply felt, and responded.
Over time, many of us learned to override that trust.

This article is a gentle invitation to remember. To rebuild. To return.

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Embracing Change: A Somatic Perspective
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Embracing Change: A Somatic Perspective

Change is a constant in life, yet many of us experience it as a disruption—something to brace against or manage. From shifting seasons to transitions in our relationships, health, or identity, change has the power to stir both possibility and discomfort.

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Boundaries: Your Body Already knows!
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Boundaries: Your Body Already knows!

In many ways, our first boundary is the skin, the physical edge between our inner world and the outside environment. But beyond the skin, there are invisible yet tangible boundaries: the space we take up, the energy we extend, the way we let others come close—or hold them at a distance. Our body is constantly communicating where these boundaries are, whether we are aware of them or not.

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