A misnomer in life is that the external world will help you find your true self, but it does so in a roundabout way by repeatedly showing you who you are not.
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.
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.