It is common knowledge in our community (LDS) that we are each a combination of our spirit and our physical body.  This mix makes for an interesting opportunity to be tested and to learn and grow in the mastery of this duality which also is our greatest blessing as it is a necessary step in our progression to grow into our 'measure' and become like our heavenly parents.  One of the struggles is simply which part of us is in charge.  We have been taught that our spirit is and should be the dominating force, but that is what the test is all about.  It takes years of leaning and doing to become that way.  This higher nature can be achieved, but is always struggling inside of us and is there throughout our life from infancy to my old age and beyond.  At the same time that we struggle for leadership withing ourselves we also are learning to deal with the other natural deficiencies of our mortal body.  When 'it' doesn't feel quite right it makes it more difficult for 'you' to feel quite right.  In other words, when you are sick it is harder to feel strong and bright spiritually.  That is my dilemma at this moment.  I thought that I was over it, but it has returned and given me an opportunity for study and review, and I am trying to find a way to still be large and in charge, but it is a bummer.