Listen to Your Body, Not the Rules: The Wisdom of Nature Lives Within You

How lucky we are that our bodies don’t rely solely on our intellect — otherwise, they might not survive. All the essential functions that keep us alive are guided by instinct: breathing, heartbeat, digestion, circulation — countless processes happen inside us without us even thinking about them. Nature has gifted our bodies with wisdom, and thanks to that, we’re free to focus on other aspects of life without constantly worrying about what’s going on inside.

If we depended only on logic, we’d cause a lot of harm. Just look at what we’ve done to food — something that was meant to be simple fuel for the body. We invent complicated diets, cut out entire food groups, impose strict eating schedules, and sometimes stop eating altogether. We use food to soothe emotions or entertain ourselves. And in the process, we forget the most important thing: to simply feed our bodies balanced meals when they’re physically hungry.

It’s so important to remember that food isn’t just fuel — it’s a way to stay connected with ourselves and our bodies. Learning to listen to your real needs and trusting the instincts built into you by nature is a powerful form of self-respect. Your body knows what it needs — that’s its wisdom.

Allow yourself to return to simplicity. Savor every meal. And find joy in caring for yourself. You can learn more about this in my signature course, Body Mind Harmony by RO.