Our bodies are designed for movement and continuous renewal. When injury or illness occurs, the body seeks to heal. We can help expand or limit the scope of that recovery, and it all begins with the expectations that we set. For me this is undeniable. When I was in a coma, the stark disconnect from my physical body showed me a new connection to it. My brain was no longer directing physical movement, so I learned to talk to my body in a different way – one that freed me from the coma and fueled my healing journey. (For more about my story, please read Part One of this article.)