We have all experienced parts of our body not functioning optimally. How to remediate? We must address our attitude as focus on body, mind and spirit.
Louise Hay, a leader in the self-help movement, metaphysical teacher, and founder of a publishing house to foster such work, encouraged us to shift our thinking to facilitate healing of bodily conditions. [1] (To go deeper into how specific conditions relate to specific thoughts use this link https://theflowguy.com/louise-hay-list-of-symptoms/)
Yes, we use a variety of medicines, herbs, supplements, with Jin Shin Jyutsu, other forms of energy medicine, yoga, exercise and more. In doing so, we awaken to the power of our attitude to assist us further. We know ourselves to be already whole, breathe in the Well Being pouring into us at all times. We can bask in attitudes of Ease, Appreciation and Well Being.
Two Illustrations
- Catherine Ponder
In 1966 Catherine Ponder published her book The Dynamic Laws of Healing.[2] Ahead of its time, the work is filled with many stories of dramatic healing from a shift in attitude.
In one account a woman who had failed to get relief from her doctors came for a session. After listening to the client’s long list of woes, the author Ponder asks the woman to tell her something that was currently going well with her. A few seconds transpired with no response from the client,
Catherine persisted pointing out that this dear one had walked into her office, did not live in her bed and appeared to see, hear, smell, taste and touch. The client responded after some contemplation– her right little finger was perfect.
The counselor told the distressed person to go home and focus on the perfection of her little finger, to praise its health, to give thanks for Life and refuse to think of her ills. In three days the patient returned and felt better in her whole hand. In her improvement, the client gladly continued to see Catherine and before too long the list of healthy parts grew and grew.[3]
II. Penelope’s Success
Penelope sought Jin Shin Jyutsu[4] with two bodily conditions to address: a type of cancer and a blood condition. P had been acculturated to focus in on what was not going well (like so many of us). Seeing physicians often she took their grim tones and dire predictions to heart. As she came to the first session this dear woman focused on being a sick person.
In the hands-on art of JSJ students are trained to view a client as already whole, not a pile of disharmonies. Enjoying, Penelope chatted while she was receiving her hands-on treatment, soaking up the relaxation, the words and the attitude of the practitioner.
Our heroine absorbed the message that she was mostly well. Her being was so much more than her diagnoses, and her contribution vaster than her current job. Penelope loved this revelation and practiced it.
Early on P reported on her check up with the blood doctor: the doctor was surprised to see her improved condition—since that physician had predicted rapid deterioration.
This client kept with these JSJ sessions. After a year or so she went into remission from the cancer. Penny knew deep down her change of attitude “Mostly well: Already Whole” had made an enormous contribution to the course of her condition. Our star has stayed well for years and continues to focus on wellness!
Thoughts to Remember
A. We have awesome power available to use for bringing ourselves back to balance: align our inner state to that of love, peacefulness and joy.
B. We are wise to notice on what our attention is focused. Is it a list of complaints and worries? Instead, we can shift to a vision of the able bodied, harmonious state of our being that we prefer. We can notice all the myriad positive developments all around us. We attune to Well Being.
Want to share some tales of how focusing your mind was part of your regime to heal a condition? Please know how your story contributes to the health of all of us! Thank you for telling us about it.
About the Author
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.
[1] Hay, Louise, Heal Your Body (Santa Monica, CA: Hay House, 1988) p.1
2 Ponder, Catherine, The Dynamic Laws of Healing (West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing Co, 1966)
3 Ibid , 99-100.