Friday, 20 June 2025

Grounded Healing & Integration Series – Chapter 26

 


The Body Speaks More Than Pain

Sometimes we think “the body feels unwell” simply means we caught a cold, have diarrhea, or sore muscles. But at a certain point on our spiritual path, the body becomes more sensitive—it is no longer just a physiological system, but a “speaking vessel” that holds messages from the subconscious, unresolved emotions, even ancestral stories left unfinished.

I once experienced chronic stiffness in my shoulders and neck. It felt like a hand gripping tightly, refusing to let go. Massage, acupuncture, and physical therapy didn’t help much—until during one meditation, I asked myself: “What am I trying so hard to hold onto?” A whisper arose: “I’m afraid if I let go, I’ll lose control.”

It was a belief seeded in childhood—the need to control in order to feel safe. My shoulders were not just carrying weight; they were holding onto a false sense of security.

This is not unique. Some suffer from stomach pain rooted in repressed anger; others with lower back pain often carry invisible responsibilities of “holding the family together.” The body never lies. Every discomfort is a form of communication.

Healing Practice Suggestions:

  1. Find a quiet time. Close your eyes. Ask: “Where in my body feels tight or painful?”
  2. Imagine that part of your body as a conscious being. Ask it: “Who are you? What do you want to tell me?”
  3. Don’t rush the answer. Allow emotions, images, or memories to surface gradually.
  4. Write them down, or say: “Thank you for showing me.”

Your body is never your enemy. It is your soul’s most loyal companion.

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