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I recently attended a wedding and although I communicate well with my body I was slightly anxious about going and also having my parents stay in my home for 5 days. My body and me picked out this gorgeous pink, chiffon cocktail dress; from that moment on, I was very conscious with my body with what I ate and how I moved with her during the weeks preceding this event.

Events give us a challenge to be more with our bodies and hear what she really wants.

Let’s face it events form the moments of our lives. We look forward to them with excitement and joy (usually). We cherish the times when we can all get together, when we deepen the bonds with family and friends. That’s because events are something that usually involves a hug! The warmth we feel when we share our lives with others, it illuminates our experience and creates the fabric of our life’s story.

Let me define events. They are anything that takes you out of your routine – they can be happy moments, or they can be transitions – all joyful, all full of movement. (You can go more in depth with my book Body Knowledge System ).

That’s why it’s important to get in touch with your body’s first response to the news of the event. This will guide you in sorting out where your expectations and those of others meet.

As you practice being more clear about your relationship with your body, you can adapt to any event. The secret is preparation.
Caution: Some events can take us out of our comfort Zone and this is when you are susceptible to slipping out of your relationship with your body.

So let me give you 3 Body Knowledge Steps that will make all the difference in the world:

#1 Prepare with your Body Knowledge Style©

When you prepare for an event, you want to move with it. Ask your body how she feels about this event, and move with your body. Take her for a walk, do movement, clean out the garage, weed the garden, walk the dog. Whatever feels natural to you, do it. Stretch – or run. Go to the place where you can ask your body – in movement – to tell you how you want to negotiate this event.

The days, weeks and months of your life leading up to an event are inflated with expectations—
yours and those of others. Your body has expectations, too.

#2 Create a Game Plan

Think of an upcoming event. Prepare (as much as you can) ahead of time with how you can compromise with your body so she feels as comfortable as possible.

#3 Get Practical

Expectations of others may challenge our relationship with our body. Some of these are spoken (perhaps in the invitation when the hours and attire of the event are announced), or perhaps by family members or loved ones who will attend with us. Very likely, the reason we’re going to the event is to experience it with these people. So, remember to bring your body with you to the event.

Sidebar: Enjoy yourself with your body so that both of you have an enjoyable time with everyone around you.

Remember movement creates energy and energy breathes life into your soul©.

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