Healing Hearts: How Emotional Wellness Relates to Joint Pain
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Understanding the Connection Between Heart and Joints
Dealing with injuries can be a painful and perplexing experience. In the Western approach, we often focus on individual joints—shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. Conversely, the Eastern perspective emphasizes healing through understanding the body’s organs and energy centers, such as the brain, liver, kidneys, and heart.
Is one approach superior?
No, this isn’t about superiority; rather, it’s about holistic healing and understanding the root causes of our discomfort.
When my own physical issues began, I noticed a vivid sensation—a pulsating red light enveloping my lower back and pelvis. This prompted me to reflect on my psoas, a crucial muscle linking the spine and pelvis and recognized as a center for emotional health. I wondered: What unresolved emotions might be trapped there?
I believed I was holding onto intense feelings that needed to be expressed and released. I’ll share more about that journey in a future post, but for now, let’s focus on how healing can originate from various places in the body.
Instead of succumbing to anxiety or obsessing over potential injuries, I encourage you to turn your attention to your heart.
The Heart: A Source of Healing
The heart is not merely a physical organ; it serves as a vital spiritual center. In my opinion, it functions like a Master Chakra, capable of channeling healing energy throughout the body. However, the heart can only fulfill its role if it is treated with love and care.
For a long time, I tried to give from a heart that felt broken. I repeated affirmations of self-love, but my mindset was misaligned with that intention. Just like the division created by the Berlin Wall between East and West Germany, a conflict existed between my heart and my mind.
Where did this conflict originate? What caused my joint issues? Ultimately, those answers are less important. What truly matters is that whenever you feel lost or in pain, you should turn to your heart.
The heart is an endless source of love, connection, and gratitude. Recognizing the vastness of your heart can help you understand that you are a part of something larger.
Instead of seeking healing, focus on the love and wholeness that already exists within you. This love, akin to a vibrant green aura, can nourish your body’s cells. Much like taking a pain reliever that targets areas of discomfort, engaging with your heart will infuse your wounds with healing energy.
To truly overcome the internal struggle, we must acknowledge that these conflicts are remnants of the past. Every one of us has faced a battle between our minds and hearts; that’s simply a part of being human.
The Journey of Self-Love
If we were born with the innate ability to embrace ourselves unconditionally, perhaps our existence would be very different. Part of our life’s journey is learning to love ourselves deeply.
Affirmations, self-hugs, and expressions of love are meaningful, but they must resonate on a cellular level. If every cell in your body isn’t in agreement with this new truth, the transformation won’t take place.
Here are two ways I’m learning to embrace self-love: by receiving compassion from others and by inviting my mind to accept the pure love radiating from my heart.
As I listened to author Steven Pressfield discuss the concept of Resistance, he framed it as a barrier erected by the Ego, obstructing our ability to express our highest selves.
We all face Resistance so we can grow together and learn to create connections where there’s disconnection. I believe that the heart possesses everything needed for healing and elevation.
As Pablo Picasso once said, “The meaning of your life is to discover your gift; the purpose of your life is to give it away.” However, I would argue that the true purpose involves collaborating with others to share your gifts.
This means engaging in conversations, embarking on adventures, and connecting deeply with others, especially when the Ego feels at odds with the Heart.
To nurture this relationship, we must allow the Heart to guide us when the Ego feels threatened. It’s about embracing joy and creativity, even when fear arises.
Recognizing the Signs of an Overactive Ego
When our joints feel tight and our bodies ache, it often signals an overactive Ego. The Ego needs to allow the Heart to take charge.
This transformation—an alignment of energy and elevation of love—can lead to profound change. Regardless of the ailment—real or perceived—turn to your heart for unwavering belief in your potential.
By consistently appealing to your mind to align with your heart’s wisdom, you can foster internal change and rediscover your strength. You will reconnect with your limitless self that awaits you.
The first video, "4 Ways Your Arthritis Can Impact Your Heart," explores the intricate relationship between joint health and heart conditions, shedding light on how emotional factors can influence physical pain.
The second video, "Ask the Experts | Don't Wait: Relieving Joint Pain," features expert advice on managing and alleviating joint pain, emphasizing proactive approaches to healing.