The concept of needing to toughen up creates a barrier between what we desire and what we get. It puts us in a defensive mode, which attracts the very things we don’t want.
Guilt, shame, and anxiety all feed off each other. To break the cycle, you can choose anyone to release; the others will also release their emotional grip.
Healing occurs when the body is of service to the soul rather than a servant to the mind. In service, the body gives the soul feedback on what’s needed to restore good health, and the soul facilitates healing.