The Powerful Link Between Your Organs and Your Soul’s Healing Journey
- Gwenda Smith

- Aug 18
- 4 min read

Emotional and Spiritual Health Connection :Understanding the Mind-Body-Soul Connection
The mind, body, and soul are deeply connected, influencing each other in ways that are often subtle but profound. Holistic health approaches recognise that emotional and spiritual well-being can significantly affect physical health. This concept has been explored by various healing traditions, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurvedic medicine, and modern psychology, all of which agree that the state of your emotions and spirit can impact the functioning of your body’s organs.
The Science Behind Emotions and Physical Health
Research has shown that emotions have a physiological effect on the body. When we experience strong emotions like stress, fear, or sadness, our bodies release hormones (like cortisol) that can affect the immune system, digestion, and cardiovascular health. This connection between the mind and body is evident in the following ways:
Stress and Immune Function: Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, making the body more susceptible to illness.
Emotional Impact on the Heart: Emotional pain or heartbreak can have a direct impact on heart health, sometimes contributing to conditions like heart disease or arrhythmia.
Digestive Issues from Anxiety: People often experience digestive problems, such as stomachaches, nausea, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), when they are anxious or stressed.
It is important to me that I share with you that I am not a great fan of "the Science" because it is theory and based on a bias of who wanted what from the research.
Whereas the spiritual connection is eternal and not influenced by science or bias but by our personal connection with our soul spirit and Higher Consciousness, be that with the Quantum field or Quantum Consciousness.
The Spiritual Aspect: Energy and Emotions
Spiritually, the body is seen as a vessel that carries energy. Every organ, muscle, and cell in the body is believed to hold energetic frequencies. Emotions, in turn, are often considered energies in motion—“e-motions.” When we suppress or ignore certain emotions, this stagnant energy can manifest physically in the form of illness or discomfort. Spiritual healing practices focus on clearing these blockages and restoring balance to the body’s energy systems.
For instance, in chakra healing, each chakra corresponds to a part of the body and certain emotional and spiritual traits:
The root chakra, associated with the kidneys and bladder, relates to feelings of safety and security. Emotional instability in this area may manifest as physical issues such as lower back pain or digestive problems.
The heart chakra corresponds to the heart and lungs and is tied to love, compassion, and forgiveness. Blockages in the heart chakra could lead to heart disease or respiratory issues.
The solar plexus chakra influences the stomach and digestive system and is linked to self-esteem, power, and control. Emotional issues around confidence or anger can manifest as digestive discomfort, such as ulcers or acid reflux.
Emotional Blockages and Their Physical Manifestations
Certain emotions, when not properly processed, can "get stuck" in the body and cause physical ailments. Here’s how some of the most common emotions manifest in specific organs:
Anger and the Liver: The liver is often associated with anger, resentment, and frustration in holistic health practices. Unresolved anger can accumulate in the liver, causing symptoms like irritability, headaches, or digestive disturbances.
Fear and the Kidneys: Fear is deeply connected to the kidneys, which are considered the seat of vitality and life force in many cultures. Prolonged fear can lead to issues like kidney stones, adrenal fatigue, or low energy.
Grief and the Lungs: The lungs are linked to grief and sorrow. When we are grieving, we may experience tightness in the chest, shallow breathing, or even respiratory infections.
Worry and the Stomach: Worry, especially chronic worry or anxiety, can affect the digestive system. People often experience stomachaches, nausea, or discomfort when feeling anxious, and long-term stress can lead to more serious gastrointestinal issues.
The Role of Emotional Healing in Physical Health
Recognising the emotional root causes of physical ailments is a powerful tool for healing. Addressing the emotional and spiritual dimensions of an illness often leads to faster and more lasting recovery. This can include practices such as:
Therapy and Emotional Processing: Working with a Holistic Spiritual therapist can help you process repressed emotions, allowing you to heal emotional wounds that might be impacting your physical health.
Meditation and Higher Awareness Practices: Help you become aware of your emotions and release emotional blockages, promoting inner peace and emotional balance.
Energy Healing: Techniques like Energy touch, Divine
Frequency, Reiki or acupuncture are believed to clear energetic blockages in the body, facilitating emotional healing and improving organ function.
Forgiveness and Letting Go: Learning to forgive—both others and yourself—can be incredibly freeing. Holding on to grudges or issues that are yet to be resolved can create long-term emotional and physical stress.
5. Moving Toward Holistic Healing: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit
Healing is not just about alleviating physical symptoms; it is about addressing the mind, body, and spirit as a whole each part beautifully melded with the other creating a flow of harmonious energy and higher frequency. Holistic healing encourages you to:
Cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence, recognising how your feelings impact your health.
Practice mind-body techniques like yoga, tai chi, or breathing exercises to harmonise the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your being.
Explore spiritual practices that promote emotional healing, such as prayer, gratitude, or visualisation, to nurture a deeper sense of connection with yourself and the universe.
The Power of Emotional and Spiritual Healing
I know from personal experiences and the amazing , even miraculous changes I have seen with clients that when we take the time to listen to the signals our body and soul send us, we gain the ability to heal not only our physical ailments but also our emotional wounds. By fostering a deep connection with both our emotional health and spiritual well-being, we open the door to holistic healing—restoring balance, vitality, and inner peace. Remember, healing one part can transform the other.
When we heal ourselves we heal others. We have the power to heal the past, present and future.
Become a beacon of healing for you, your family and humanity today.




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