If we are experiencing physical pain there is something that needs our attention. We have a choice. We can either be with it or we can ignore it. Ignoring it will often lead to more symptoms as our body will keep trying until we address the underlying need.
Dreams are a good place to look when we are stressed, anxious or feeling ill. They often reveal what we are trying to avoid by giving us the images that we don’t yet have language for. If we tend not to remember our dreams, we can keep a notebook near the bed to jot them down as soon as we wake up. Over time, remembering our dreams will become easier.
If there is a particular part of the body or area in our life that needs processing — if we are holding on to grief, clinging to a person, disconnected from our creativity — we must allow ourselves the space to mourn and heal. We can be our own best advocate as we navigate transformation and change. This means, too, creating nurturing environments that our spirit can thrive in.