Trust Who Your Body Breathes Easy Around
When Environments Heal: The Power of Safety and Ease
We’ve all had moments where we enter a space or meet someone, and our body instantly feels lighter. It’s like a breath of fresh air, a sense of deep calm washing over us. This is not a coincidence. Our bodies have a unique ability to sense when they are in a safe, nurturing, and healing environment. This instinct, our intuition, is a powerful guide for us to follow when we’re seeking growth, peace, and connection.
But how often do we ignore that feeling? In our busy lives, it’s easy to dismiss the subtle signs our body sends us. We might stay in places or relationships that don’t feel entirely right, because we think we should be there, or because of external expectations.
However, true healing begins when we trust ourselves enough to honor the spaces and people that make us feel safe. Notice that people, like spaces, hold their own energies and can transform the energy around them. Trust who your body breathes easy around.
Why Your Body Knows Best
Your body doesn’t just respond to what’s happening around you, it reacts to what’s happening within you. When you’re surrounded by environments that bring you ease—whether it's a person’s presence, a community’s energy, or even a place—it’s like a deep exhale. Your nervous system settles into rest and digest mode. You feel grounded.
Your heartbeat slows down.
This is when healing happens.
A truly nurturing environment is one that supports you emotionally, mentally, and physically. It’s a space where you feel seen and safe. It’s a space where you can show up as your authentic self without judgment or expectation. And it's essential to our overall wellness, as we cannot thrive in places or with people who drain us.
How to Identify Your Healing Spaces
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to what makes us feel at ease. Each of us has different needs and desires. Here are a few ways to tune into your body and identify those healing spaces:
Notice your breath: When you’re with someone or in a space that feels nurturing, notice how you’re breathing. Is it slow and deep, or shallow and tense? Your breath can reveal whether or not your body feels safe.
Check your energy levels: After spending time in a certain space or with specific people, do you feel energized and recharged or drained and depleted? Trust your energy levels to guide you.
Observe your emotions: Are you feeling calm, centered, and at peace, or are you constantly on edge? Pay attention to the emotional shifts that happen in different environments.
Listen to your intuition: Sometimes, it’s as simple as listening to that gut feeling. Does something about a person or a place feel right? Or does it make you feel unsettled?
Creating Safe and Healing Spaces
As we strive for wellness, it’s important to not just find healing spaces, but to create them. Surround yourself with people who uplift and inspire you. Seek out environments that encourage growth, creativity, and connection. And don’t be afraid to walk away from places or people that make you feel uneasy or drained.
Healing is not just about self-care practices... it’s about aligning with people and environments that allow your body to breathe easy. Trust your instincts. Your body is a wise guide, leading you toward peace, safety, and ease.
When life feels heavy, go where your body can breathe freely.
*Inspired by Lalah Delia’s quote: Trust who your body breathes easy around.
