DEAR BONNIE: I cannot begin to tell you the pain I have been in after the passing of my loved one. I almost ache. Am I just imagining this? Thanks, Cash

DEAR CASH: In addition to the heartbreak that comes with losing someone close to us, we can often feel physical pain, complicating our ability to recover or receive messages from our loved ones.

Pain can manifest in many ways. Both emotional and physical pain are messages from our body that we need to stop and pay attention. While emotional pain can let us know that something in our psyche needs some attention, focusing in on our inner awareness, physical pain can provide us with proof that we need to dig deeper and see where all this pain is manifesting from, getting to the root of the problem and hence easing the pain. Both physical and emotional pain can wreak havoc on our lives if not dealt with and are swept under the rug.

When someone passes our heart can feel like it’s breaking. But other symptoms may also occur. We need to uncover the message of our pain. Our bodies know how to send signs to us that something is going on and needs our undivided attention. With a broken heart over the loss of someone or something, we need to ask ourselves if this is the normal grieving process and will we just need some time to adjust to our new normal? Or in cases where the pain is lingering or taking a toll on your life’s day-to-day activities will we need to do something more to get through it. If it’s the latter, don’t be ashamed to ask for help. Friends and relatives usually have a good listening ear, and a counselor would also be a good choice.

Physical pain can be manifested in all different forms in our body. We are made up of an energy system. The Chakra system (our energy centers) runs from the top of your head to the tip of your spine. These centers are all vibrating and spinning at different rates of speed and have a different color associated with each.

The Chakra centers are where energy comes into and goes out of our bodies. These centers can become slower or not running at full capacity, and a dis-ease can take place. Sometimes it’s a good idea to have a professional Reiki practitioner appointment with someone that knows how to clear those chakras and put your body back into balance. A Reiki appointment can do no harm, and the energy will go to where it is needed most psychically, mentally and emotionally. Remember to always consult with your own doctor about any pain you might be having. If we listen to our pain, we will know how to evaluate it and come up with the solution that is right for us. The next time you feel a pain try listening to your own intuition about how to relieve it. The message, in the end, is not about the pain but the healing.

Bonnie Page is a psychic medium, intuitive healer and mentor. If you would like to ask Bonnie a question for her column please send it to bonnie@bonniepagemedium.com