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TED Talks Daily: An aerialist on listening to your body's signals | Adie Delaney on Apple Podcasts
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The Body Gives Signals
When we watch a horror movie or are on a roller coaster, we feel certain tingling sensations in our bodies, which is telling us to be cautious, warning and signalling any danger that may be around us.
Our bodies have a primary directive: To protect our life, and a person who is taking any kind of risk, like a trapeze artist, for example, has to actively listen to the various signals given by the body.
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Trusting Our Intuition
- As soon as there is an imposition from a parent, spouse, boss or partner, the body senses and provides us with signals of resistance. These signals are often overlooked or dismissed.
- We need to trust the natural indications and signals that the body is providing us with, understanding the communication that is often neglected.
- Youngsters need to listen to their bodies and trust their ‘gut instinct’ more than what is being thrust upon them.
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