Back when I was still walking around on my bone-on-bone knee, I noticed something strange. Every time someone at work would ask, “How’s your knee?” and I answered, “It hurts,”… it got worse.I know that sounds weird. I’m not saying I made it up or was pretending. The pain was real. But the moment I gave it voice? It almost felt like it doubled.
Eventually, I stopped saying “it hurts.”
Instead, I’d say, “I’m actually really looking forward to having it replaced.”
And my friends thought I was lying.
They’d laugh and roll their eyes like, “Sure you are.”
But I wasn’t lying. I was practicing. Because every time I said how miserable I was, I felt worse. That language kept me stuck. So I flipped it. What if I just tried something different? What if I aimed for a higher frequency?
Everything Carries Energy (Yes, Even You)
Here’s the thing I learned—before surgery even happened. Every word you speak, every emotion you sit in, every belief you hold… it all carries a frequency.
And energy responds to energy.
You, me, your dog, the oregano plant on your windowsill—we all carry energy. It’s measurable. It’s real. And it’s always in motion. Even stuff that doesn’t seem “alive,” like a rock or your metal knee implant, still holds energy at the atomic level.
But living energy? That stuff shifts. That’s where it gets powerful—because your body responds to the energy of your thoughts and feelings. Literally.
The Oregano Analogy
Think of oregano. Fresh vs dried.
I’ve had both next to each other—and the difference is wild. The plant smells alive, potent, and bright. The dried stuff? It’s still oregano… just muted. The life force is still there, but it needs more to do the same work.
We’re the same way.
When you’re lit up with gratitude or hope or faith, your energy feels vibrant. But when you’re drained, discouraged or hurting, your energy dries out. That doesn’t mean it’s gone—it just needs rehydrating.
Pain Lowers Your Frequency—But You’re Not Powerless
Pain is dense. It slows your vibration. You feel heavy. Foggy. Exhausted.
But here’s what I want you to know: pain is feedback, not a death sentence. It’s your body saying, “Hey, I need your attention here.”
And the second you bring compassion into that space—like saying, “I’m safe. I’m healing. I’m grateful for this body”—you start raising your frequency again. You bring light into the density. That’s where healing starts.
Real Life: Shifting Energy Mid-Recovery
Not every day was sunshine and smooth steps. On the half-recovery days—the ones where everything felt dry and off—I’d grab a favorite movie, or go sit outside. Something simple, something soothing. That’s how I rehydrated my energy.
One day in PT, I was in real pain. I wanted to leave. But instead of spiraling, I focused on the person I was talking to. Just that little shift pulled me up a notch. From “this hurts” to “I’m here and I can handle it.”
Even one notch higher makes a difference.
The Yetter Getter Way
This mindset—refusing to see things only through the lens of pain—it saved me. It still does.
Inside the Knee Replacement Hub, I’ve got audios, videos, worksheets and faith-based tools that walk you through this exact work. You don’t have to be perfect. You just need a place to start.
If this energy stuff feels out of reach right now, that’s okay too. Let it land. Let it sit. If it helps, use it. If not, come back when you’re ready. No pressure. Just options.
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You’re not alone in this. Let’s raise your frequency—one belief, one breath, one brave moment at a time.
