I like your basement analogy. I think you'll also agree that we can affect change from the outside to be reflected back inside. Whenever I feel blocked energy, I always find a quick declutter and tidy up of my house frees my mind to reveal what the real issues are. Also, when I used to do a lot of liver flushing, as the gunk was being cleaned out, I was aware of my repressed emotions and stories.
It is impossible to disconnect the mind from the body, although many people try.
Have you read any Byron Katie books? I think you would really resonate with her, she's quite the modern zen master.
I really enjoy your posts and the way you write Turiya, I do hope you will consider a personal forum of your own to share what you have learnt.