Going through life we occasionally experience an uncomfortable bodily condition. When we feel that, let’s employ the tool of scanning our dear being for discomfort in our state of mind also.
Those taking responsibility for what shows up may have some mental habits to shift. In the past did we blame some outside influence for this kind of thing? Some of us have the outdated habit of mind to blame ourselves for unwanted aches and pains.
As we understand how the laws of the universe operate, we can move past any blame. We can accept the discomfort and flow with the experience. What if we skip a dramatic story and heightened emotions; skip anger, remorse, panic and fear. We skip eagerness to get to the favorite practitioner, doctor or health remedy. We can stay present with the flow of life.
A Story from Susan
Susan thinks to herself, “Oh look, this leg is swollen. I think this is more swollen and sorer than yesterday. Hmm. I will breathe into it.”
Susan recalls, “When a pain comes up, in the past I have times when I don’t recall my natural remedies immediately. I do know I don’t want this condition, “thinks Susan.
Our star continues, “I want to get my mind on something I do want. Okay, I scan I realize that I have reviewed what I don’t want a good bit this last month. Let’s face it: I have been unhappy about this dating relationship.”
As a balance, S gets back into present time and does the tasks she can in the day.
At one point this dear woman remembers, “Pain means that help is on the way. Wow.
My cells are all attuned to Well- Being and seeking help there. They want the harmony of Good pouring down and around.
The heroine layered in some distractions with tv reruns. She got good nights of sleep.
Hunch about the Cause: Buried unwanted feelings seeking expression
As the episode unfolded, Susan recognized her deeper feelings. That week driving in her car, this protagonist was doing errands, stopped at a streetlight. S offered soothing words to her sore leg. Surprising herself, her tears poured down her cheeks. The deep feelings were ready to release. It lasted not even two minutes: welcome relief!
Next morning in her quiet time she got an inner voice suggesting she listen to “5o ways to leave your lover” on youtube. So up she got to her feet, listened, sang a long and danced.
She took a yoga class. Some of the poses brought up some pain. It did not stay painful as she moved along from position to position. The class was designed to be relaxing on a deeper level. Sure enough, as she lay in the final pose, she found tears coming up. (Fortunately, she was online and was “muted”.) when she sat up to share at the end, she felt quite a good chunk better, calmer and no pain at that moment. She walked with more ease.
Take away points:
- Pain? Be on notice to be extra kind to oneself
- Making it ok to have a physical hurt is so much easier than being very upset and blaming with it.
- Facing the deeper feelings behind a hurt may take some time and attention. Allow it to take as long as it takes. Accept this internal journey.
- Make note of the lessons popping up from experience of the unwanted. Hey I know I want more of ____ deeper connection, shared interests, shared fun….
- Appreciating the richness of my life, the new awarenesses.
We can make falling down in the metaphorical mud easier and richer. Let’s go for it! Susan is glad she is learning how to experience, learn, feel and flow!
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-six year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.