Freedom Comes From Within
- Angel Altman
- May 16
- 5 min read

Freedom comes from within!
Have you ever noticed how pain, tension, or discomfort shows up in specific areas of your body when you're going through emotional stress or life transitions? The truth is, your body is always speaking to you. It reflects your inner beliefs, experiences, thoughts, and emotions. Let’s take a closer look at how specific parts of your body may be asking for your attention:
Calves, Shins & Ankles
These areas are emotionally tied to your direction in life. Pain, discomfort, or instability here can be a sign that you're feeling unsure about your path—or perhaps resisting change. When your body sends signals here, it may be time for personal reflection: Are you walking the path that aligns with your purpose? Are you holding back from stepping into new territory?
Forearms & Thyroid
Your ability to speak up, express your truth, and set boundaries is reflected in these areas. Pain or imbalance here might point to suppressed emotions, especially around things that have been done to you or situations where your voice was silenced or you have chosen not to speak your feelings or needs. It’s an indication to reclaim your voice and find healthier ways to communicate your needs.
Heart, Aorta & Circulatory System
These systems are deeply impacted by long-term fear, sadness, and unexpressed emotions. Your emotional heart and physical heart are closely connected. If you're experiencing issues here, consider exploring the emotions you’ve been holding back or trying to avoid dealing with such as; grief, anxiety, heartbreak. Give yourself permission to release them. If you need support in this area, seek out those that can guide you through this process.
The Emotional Landscape Around Us
I In today’s world, we are constantly surrounded by negativity—on the news, on social media, and even in casual conversations. What once took days or even weeks to reach us now floods our minds in real time. We no longer wait to hear about tragedy or injustice—we watch it unfold as it happens, again and again, on loop. Our brains were never designed to handle this level of emotional bombardment.
The human nervous system was created for acute stress: a moment of fear, followed by rest and recovery. But in this modern reality, the stress never stops. The fear never ends. The outrage is constant. The human brain, under this unrelenting exposure to negative stimuli, becomes overloaded—trapped in a fight-or-flight loop that leaves no room for clarity, peace, or healing.
But it doesn’t stop there. This isn’t just random exposure to bad news. We are now at the mercy of algorithms and agendas (political, cultural, social) intentionally designed to hijack our thoughts and our focus. These platforms capitalize on our emotional reactivity—especially to content that provokes fear, anger, hatred, and division. The more emotionally charged we become, the more we engage, and the more we engage, the more we are fed.
Suddenly, our thoughts are not our own. We are drawn into narratives designed to incite:
Racial and ethnic tension
Religious division
Gender and age discrimination
Sexual division
Fear of the future
Hatred of others and even of ourselves
This isn’t just unfortunate—it’s intentional. The goal? A society so emotionally charged and overwhelmed that we are easy to manipulate. When we are steeped in fear, shame, anger, and division, we become low vibrational beings—and that is exactly the environment where illness thrives.
Low frequency states support:
Inflammation
Infection
Mood disorders
Emotional and physical violence
Fatigue
Mental fog and confusion
Immune dysfunction
Addiction and compulsive behaviors
Add to this the toll of poor eating habits, nutrient-depleted diets, lack of movement, and chronic stress, and you have a perfect storm for physical, emotional, and spiritual breakdown.
The danger is not just in what we see—it’s in what we become when we marinate in that energy day after day. We become angry. We become suspicious. We become tired. We become sick. We become divided. We become distracted from our higher purpose.
And a distracted, depleted population is far easier to control. It is also easier to make a “forever client” in the pharmaceutical world!
But here’s the hope: awareness is the beginning of freedom. You don’t have to participate in this energy! You can choose to rise above it. You can CHOOSE what you consume—with your eyes, your ears, your mouth, and your spirit. You can choose what you allow to permeate your being.....negative, anger inducing stimulus? Or positive, love filled and peaceful vibrations?
When we raise our frequency—through intentional thought, nourishing food, spiritual grounding, and emotional healing—we become immune to the control of fear. We no longer ruminate on things that do not align with love. And from that place, true healing—on every level—can finally begin.
Learning to Communicate Without Anger
Anger and harsh words rarely lead to transformation, they don't ‘Change someone’s opinion” and they don't get your point across! In fact, they often shut down conversations and create distance. That doesn’t mean you stay silent. It means you choose to speak with clarity and compassion. Speak with love—even when you’re being bold. You have the power to make noise without causing harm.
When conflict arises, take a breath before you respond. Reflect on what’s really being said. Even if someone speaks from a place of anger, there may be truth hidden in their message. Consider how you present yourself—your tone, body language, and posture—and ask: Am I helping this conversation grow, or am I shutting it down?
Every reaction we witness in another person is often the result of a pendulum effect. We see the outswing—the angry outburst, the defensiveness, the cold silence—but we rarely pause to ask: from where did that pendulum swing? Was it launched from sadness? Fear? Loneliness? For many, these reactions are not truly about the moment at hand—they are the overflow of unhealed wounds, unresolved trauma, and the constant bombardment of negativity confirming they are unsafe, unseen, oppressed, or unloved. When we understand this, we can meet others with more compassion. We stop taking their reactions personally and start asking deeper questions. This is not about excusing harmful behavior—it’s about seeing beneath it and choosing to respond from a place of love rather than reactivity.
The Call for Emotional Freedom
You might feel a strong urge to rebel, to break free from old patterns, or to reject criticism. That inner rebellion is asking you to claim your freedom—emotionally, mentally, spiritually. Don’t ignore it. But don’t react impulsively either. Pause. Reflect. Ask yourself: What am I really afraid of? What belief is keeping me stuck?
Freedom begins with self-awareness.
True change starts from within. You can’t fix the world until you’ve healed the parts of yourself that are still hurting. You can’t raise someone else’s vibration until you’ve lifted your own.
Raising Your Frequency
If you're feeling emotionally out of balance, start with grounding practices. Meditate, journal, unplug from media that drains you. Take a break from negativity—yes, even if it's "important news." Feed your body high vibrational foods like fresh fruits and vegetables. Use essential oils like cedarwood, grapefruit, or frankincense to support your energetic body.
If you feel steady and centered, work to expand your energy even further. Reflect on what you’re here to create, what legacy you want to leave, and how you can serve from a place of authenticity. Set intentions. Nourish your mind. Speak your truth with grace.
Your Energy Has a Ripple Effect
Every small shift you make within yourself ripples outward. You’re not just healing your body—you’re healing your relationships, your family, your community.
So ask yourself:
What beliefs am I ready to release?
Where in my body am I holding emotional pain?
Am I truly living in alignment with my purpose?
This is your personal uprising. Your personal protest. Your personal movement.
Because freedom begins within.
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