TCM. Our bodies are born with amazing wisdom. If the organ systems don’t operate in sync, the body will find a way to send a signal—in the form of fatigue, digestion issues, muscle and tendon problems, memory loss and more. Learning to communicate with this wisdom can be beneficial to all. https://www.tcmworld.org/how-to-read-the-bodys-signals/

Aches and pains as things shift.

Yesterday I had an MRI on my knee. I used to be able to walk a lot, but nearly 3 months ago my knee started hurting and even in bed, asleep, I was aware of pain, turning to get a better position would raise the pain even more.

Over this time, I stopped walking so much, and as I have been so tired, for so long, it didn't affect me but just allowed me to stop doing things.  But the sad thing is its the WALKING that I actually like to do. I was loosing the one exercise and active meditation that was something for me. I sometimes get to cycle, but with the energies being so crazy, intense waves with magical peaks and troughs,  for so long, sometimes I know it is unsafe for me to cycle, I can be that spaced out either enforced fatigue or zoned out in different dimensions....

Like I say, walking was the bit that anchored me and allowed me to process the movement of energy formats both, as they slotted in and around me, and,  as they left me.

Anyway the doc was saying, lets get you some physio, I said, great BUT what is the cause of the knee pain? So finally the doc agrees to arrange an MRI.

Undergoing the MRI was the strangest feeling, a contrast of being in a state-of-the-art, sleek in design, imaging chamber, but that it was also, comically clunky as it whizzed and whirred through the 20 minute process, sounding just like the time machine from Back to the Future.

So while I wait for the images to be analysed and pigeon holed into the various places, and it could take weeks to get them back to my doc, I shall just have to sit with it and listen to what its trying to tell me. I keep saying the same old thing, from April 2016 to April 2017, and extending to the here and now...I have been pushed and pulled, and, I have been doing the pushing and pulling. I have been physically and emotionally put through the wringer. I have been discombobulated and dislocated, in so many ways that I don't know who I am anymore.....Maybe that's what was needed to kick out those rigid beliefs.



I don't rely on pain killers so much, so I just desist and take it easy.
Sometimes I would just feel into the pain, trying to describe it and let it touch me. Its calling out saying something, its chatting to me.

I could be making my way somewhere, all be it slowly and methodically, everything fine for a while. Then the voice from my knee pops up and yells out something I can't make out. I can't hear what its saying, but can hear its voice.

A friend says that according to Hay House, pains in the knee are to do with rigid beliefs.

So, maybe it is to do with rigid beliefs,

(I have been intentionally, trying to clear  those rigid blocks, rigid blueprints and beliefs that come to my focus. See my previous post Repeating Patterns where the rigid block about being in service is revealed..."Without going into detail, I did some work on it, and I came back to an old 'thing' that translated to "my meaning in life .... is to serve."
So, ingrained is a very subservient status, whereby meaning in my life (relationships with others), is only interacted with by me,  if I am serving.. And I don't mean in a great way.
Ok, so I obviously agreed to this system at some point, <perhaps it was a reincarnation trick ????> but to keep ploughing down that path, a repeated pattern, lifetime after lifetime, has now become dull and eats into my systems.  Unwanted Repeating patterns.")

....It seems this stuff is very hard to shift,  and from what they say about energy and life force and dysfunction in the body ( fear and dysfunction in the kidneys,  see below), these rigid beliefs and/or fears of breaking from them,  is  actually eating into, and depleting my energy reserves.

The knee pain ties in with the time that I set my intention to find self love..... just saying.
It will probably all make sense soon.

I checked Hay House definitions,  found this on    http://alchemyofhealing.com/causes-of-symptoms-according-to-louise-hay/

Knee: Represents pride and ego. Stubborn ego and pride. Inability to bend. Fear. Inflexibility. Won’t give in.



SO in other words you could say
 knee: rigid beliefs (which includes all unconscious/subconscious rigid beliefs and the blocking systems therein, AND  the inability to either see them, or to break free from them 

Michaela 

http://healyourbody.livejournal.com/1228.html

Compassionate Dragon   states:  Knees represent Pride. In spiritual practice it is suggested that one must go down before one can rise up, as Jesus did before John the Baptist, before taking up his own ministry. Pride or Ego keeps us from surrendering to the Will of God or the Universe. In practice, every time we move forward in Life or approach change, we approach the unknown. We may feel vulnerable or unsure. We may stand still, stiff kneed resisting the winds of change. It is interesting to note that stiff, sore knees are a symptom of Kidney deficiency, whose emotion is Fear. Rather than admit our fear, we resist it until it overwhelms us. While knees represent Pride, and it is said that 'Pride goes before the fall', knees can also represent Humility which is the wisdom to be yielding in the face of change.  Briefly, Knee problems may be said to indicate being stuck in the Ego, too proud to bend. Louise Hay also suggests that Knees represent Pride and the Ego.

and

http://in5d.com/metaphysical-explanations-of-specific-physical-aches-pains-and-sicknesses/

KNEES

‘BOWING TO THE GREATER GOOD.’ Life often puts us in situations where, in order to serve what we see as the Greater Good (such as the needs of the family, company or society) we must ‘bend the knee’ and BUCKLE-DOWN to our ‘duty.’ Such situations can trigger a sympathetic response in the form of pain, nerve abnormalities or other problems with the Knees. The holistic recommendation is to EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS FULLY while going on with whatever you feel you MUST do for the Greater Good. This can give you the inner feeling of properly honoring your own best interests as well as those that are ‘greater’ than personal in importance. Long-term knee-stress would indicate a need for greater emphasis on the Self, and less on ‘duties’ that are obviously stress-producing for you.

and from.   http://www.ecoutetoncorps.com/en/resources/metaphysical-definitions-20-illnessesdiseasesdisorders/knee-problems/

KNEE PROBLEMS

PHYSICAL BLOCK

The knee is the articulation point of the leg, responsible for mobility and flexibility. It carries the full weight of the body when standing, walking, running and bending; it plays a primary role in standing from a sitting position, going up and down stairs or simply lifting. The following reference pertains to any problems inhibiting the natural movement of the knee and to pain in the knee joint.

EMOTIONAL BLOCK

Knee pain, stiffness or inflexibility reflects inflexibility in your perception of the future. It occurs more often in those with an arrogant or stubborn personality, who are unable to bend to new ideas or to the ideas of others. An inflexible attitude keeps you from finding easier ways to face your future and guarantees dis-ease in going forward physically and psychologically. Refer to OSTEOARTHRITIS or RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS as appropriate.

MENTAL BLOCK

Your body is providing a painful reminder that you are not as flexible as you want to believe. Remember that your body will warn you of things you are not conscious of. You don't have to fear losing control by bending to the will of others or accepting new ideas. Allow yourself the flexibility to see things from another perspective. You have misinterpreted bending to mean "on your knees in submission." You may have some latent fear of being too flexible related to one of your parents. Address this and realize that you are distinctly different from either of them and, although the apple may not fall far from the tree, your life is your own. It doesn't hurt, however, to be a little flexible and accept some help once in awhile from those who care.

Whilst I can relate to most of the above, and all of these things are interesting and helpful, I really like this about Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM. 

I had already had some acupuncture and herbal massage on my knee, and it did do something for my knee. But I hadn't known that it is linked with the kidney. So maybe I just need more internal warmth  to keep my flame going. See Below.

https://www.tcmworld.org/how-to-read-the-bodys-signals/

How to Read the Body’s Signals

Whatever condition exists at the visible level of the body means something deeper is happening within. This “something” is an imbalance in how the organ systems are designed to cooperate, since all the organs are in constant communication.

Most messages zip around faster than the speed of light! They are also intimately connected with beliefs, thoughts and emotions. Nothing is separate. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the root cause of conditions exists at the invisible, energetic level first, then migrates to the physical. If there is a disconnect between organs, the body has the wisdom to send us a warning signal.

How do we decode the signals? Grand Master Nan Lu offers the following insights. In TCM’s Five Element framework, the Liver and Gallbladder work as partners. One of their jobs is to protect nail health. If the nails have ridges, are thin, brittle and break frequently, the Liver is seeking out help performing its functions. If the nails’ half moons are small or non-existent, Qi or vital energy is low. It’s like a warning sign that the body is running out of gas.

Migraines, particularly on the left side, are a sign the Gallbladder meridian has energy stagnation. The Liver also takes responsibility for eye function. The eyes are the Liver’s opening to the external world. Vision problems, blurry, red or dry eyes indicate Liver dysfunction. The Liver also handles smooth blood flow, making this organ extremely important to women. Virtually all menstrual problems can be traced to sluggish Liver performance.

The Spleen and Stomach are another organ pair that sends messages to the body. The tongue is a good indicator of Stomach imbalance. A white coating on the tongue indicates excess cold—viewed by TCM as a disease-causing agent. Excess heat—displayed by a greasy, yellow tongue—can be damaging as well.

Belching, bloating, and burping are all signs of a Stomach-Spleen imbalance. Provide this organ pair with some TLC by avoiding foods and beverages with a cold essence, like salads and iced drinks. Those with a warm essence, including herbs such as ginger and cinnamon, support the Stomach-Spleen. A skilled acupuncturist can also help re-balance Stomach and Spleen function, allowing the body to do the rest of the healing work.

The Kidney and Bladder also work harmoniously as a team. What kicks these hardworking organs out of balance? Often, it’s emotions—like deep-rooted fear—or overuse of the Kidney’s inborn Qi. The Kidney uses the ear—often through a challenging condition called tinnitus, or ringing in the ear—to send a signal to the body.

TCM associates the Kidney with the knee, lower back and heel—places where people commonly experience pain. These painful joints, muscles, and tendons are signs of a deeper imbalance in the body. One unmistakable sign of Kidney dysfunction is cold hands and feet. The body is begging for more internal warmth to keep its flame going. How do we respond to these signals and start to rebuild our low energy reserves? Rest is a main ingredient, as is warmth. Drink a simple hot tea made with real ginger root, honey and lemon juice, and warm the Kidney with a heating pad. Would-be parents need to know infertility and low sperm count are associated with poor Kidney function.

Each of these organ pairs has to cooperate with the body’s other two pairs, Heart-Small intestine, and Lung-Large intestine. Western medicine devices are designed to test the body’s physical “hardware,” so even if the physical organs test perfectly, there could be an imbalance that disrupts the communication between the organ systems. TCM, on the other hand, evaluates the body’s “software,” or energetic system. There are many natural tools and techniques a TCM practitioner can use to help the body return to balance. Taken together, the three organ systems discussed comprise the vital triangle for healthy metabolism function.

Our bodies are born with amazing wisdom. If the organ systems don’t operate in sync, the body will find a way to send a signal—in the form of fatigue, digestion issues, muscle and tendon problems, memory loss and more. Learning to communicate with this wisdom can be beneficial to all.