Pain and illness are experiences many of us would prefer to avoid. But what if pain is not just a discomfort to be fixed, but a message? What if your body is not working against you, but communicating with you?

In Western society, we tend to view pain as something that needs to be “fixed,” a flaw in our system. But what if we looked at it differently? What if pain is a signal from our body that there is resistance, that we are not aligned with our true self? This idea—that pain stems from a deeper, inner resistance—is not new, and it is also recognized in various spiritual traditions.

The role of beliefs in chronic pain

When pain persists, it can indicate an underlying belief that has not yet been fully understood. Sometimes, we carry pain not just for ourselves, but for others. Perhaps we have (unconsciously) adopted the belief that we must experience pain in order to better understand others, to feel connected, or to show empathy. But is that truly necessary?

By becoming aware of these beliefs and questioning them, we can begin to release them. We can recognize that we can understand and support others without having to suffer ourselves. Pain does not have to be a prerequisite for connection.

Healing as a natural process

Physical healing has its own timing. Just as a wound does not heal instantly, inner work takes time. Sometimes, pain persists because it touches a deeper layer of ourselves that has not yet been fully understood or processed. But once we have learned the lesson of the pain, once we have truly received the message, the pain has no reason to remain.

The key? Trusting the process and allowing yourself to discover new ways of connection without using pain as the gateway.

The influence of diet and energy

Diet also plays a role in how we feel. The more conscious and pure our food choices, the better our body can align with its natural frequency. But forcing it doesn’t help—it’s about listening to what your body truly needs, not following a rigid, so-called “spiritual” diet. What matters is awareness: eat with intention and feel what your body needs in the moment. And if that’s sushi or a steak than that is absolutely fine, no judgements needed.

Shifting to a new reality

We are constantly evolving. We shift from one version of ourselves to another, from one reality to the next. Pain can be a sign that we are on the threshold of a new phase. Sometimes, it’s the last echo of an old pattern, sometimes an invitation to look deeper. But one thing is certain: once pain has served its purpose, it will dissolve.

So, instead of fighting pain and illness, we can ask ourselves: What is my body trying to tell me? Once we find the answer and work with it instead of against it, a new path opens—a path of softness, awareness, and healing.

Perhaps that is the true transformation: from resistance to trust, from pain to freedom.