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Glossary Definition • Emotional Intelligence

Pain-Body

/peɪn ˈbɒd.i/

An accumulated energy field of past unexpressed emotional suffering that periodically activates to trigger mental drama.

In-Depth Meaning & Context

Coined by Eckhart Tolle, the pain-body is an energetic structure formed by unresolved emotional wounds from childhood and past experiences. When triggered, it compels the mind to generate negative thoughts that perpetuate emotional pain.

Core Principles & Insights

The pain-body feeds on negative thinking and emotional conflict.
Brought into the light of conscious presence, the pain-body cannot survive and turns back into pure awareness.
How to Practice Today in MindGym

Daily Somatic Ritual for Pain-Body

When an irrational wave of grief or anger arises, refrain from telling a story. Just feel the physical ache directly until it subsides.

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