The Language of Pain

Pain shows up in a lot of different ways. We experience physical, psychological, energetic, and spiritual pain.

Physical Pain shows as symptoms in our body. When our body expresses discomfort, it is trying to tell us something is amiss. Immediate pain from a bump, injury, or cut might just be saying, "Hey, be more careful." Chronic pain is a much deeper symptom. It reflects ongoing imbalances in your physical body related to more serious conditions. Not just physical conditions, but the accompanying beliefs, emotions, and energetics. This is a huge gift if you take the time to decode what your body is trying to tell you.

Psychological Pain is connected to our thoughts and emotions. It can show up in many forms. Depression and anxiety are psychological pain. So is negative self-talk, addiction, mean-spirited behavior, anger, judgment, hatred, verbally abusive or threatening behavior, low self-worth, and so forth.

When we have trapped emotional and mental pain, it eats away at our ability to focus, feel joy and love, and live in alignment with our spiritual self. The good news is, rooting out, addressing, and transforming trapped emotions and negative thoughts is easier than you think. This can lead to freedom of expression, better overall physical and mental health, and authentic connections.

Spiritual Pain is much harder to self-identify. A good spiritual relationship with our higher self and source energy (God) is reflected in positive feelings, hopefulness, trust, faith, and unwavering practice of what we believe to be true and right for us.

Spiritual health is reflected when we live in joy, peace, excitement, and passion. Poor spiritual health shows up as a breakdown in all areas of our life. A questioning and doubt of who we really are. A cynicism of life and lack of trust in ourselves, in others, and in a higher power. It can be subtle, or it can be shouting at us, loud and clear. It depends on the person, the life theme, and their beliefs.

The language of pain shows up in many areas of our life. If we are not careful, it will consume us and wear us down until we feel like bits of us are lost.

The truth is you are always whole and complete. Any lack is simply a separation you have created within your mind. If the separation can be created, it can also be eliminated. The right support and expertise in healing deep wounds can free the trapped beliefs, emotions, and pain in your being, allowing you to feel restored and optimistic about life again.

If you're not sure where to begin, that's okay. This isn't stuff we are naturally taught.

A good first step is to sit with yourself and just ask your body and mind, "Where can I feel trapped or hidden energy and emotions in my physical body?" Notice what feels tight, uncomfortable, warm, cold, tingly, or stands out to you.

Next, ask yourself, "If I were to begin my healing journey to address this, what emotions would I need to address?"

Last, just acknowledge the information, and tell your body you are grateful for all it has carried and you're willing to now release it.

While this won't create a breakthrough for everyone the first time they do it, what it will do is begin to train your body and mind that you are willing to acknowledge something else is going on and you're receptive to listening to what it needs.

This begins the journey of self-discovery and self-healing that is so crucial for every person on this planet.

Growth requires the good and the bad. Healing requires looking at both and recognizing the parts of ourselves we still need to bring into balance.

There is no shame or guilt in acknowledging we have unconsciously created things in our life that have resulted in pain. It's simply an opportunity for self-exploration and trust in our body's ability to teach us to pay attention to the deeper meaning of our pain. By doing so, we can root out the pain and continue our life journey with a lighter, more spirited connection to the world around us.