There Are Many Different Routes Towards Personal Healing

By Ronald Carter


When people are not well, either mentally or physically, they tend to see a professional, such as a psychologist or a doctor. They expect medication or treatment that will make things better, preferably quickly. An increasing number of people believe, however, that it is perfectly possible to heal oneself. This movement towards personal healing is partly a spiritual move, but also because more and more people realize that that the complications from invasive treatment and side effects from medication can be dangerous.

The concept of curing oneself is not related to the practice of solving health problems with over the counter drugs, home remedies or alternative medicines. The philosophy rather states that each person can cure illnesses, physical or mental, themselves by applying the force of the power of the mind. Anyone van learn how to harness this great force and use it to cure every type of ailment.

Self cure believers say that every person is surrounded by a unique energy field. They sometimes call it the aura. Healthy people have a healthy energy field but they can become ill if the flow of energy is blocked in any way or if the energy is directed in the wrong manner. A cure can therefore be made possible by restoring the health of the energy field.

Faith is very important in the process. Once the power of the mind has been directed towards a disease it is important to have absolute faith in the process. Some people find it very difficult to maintain their faith. Therapists active in this field say that it is perfectly possible to believe unconditionally. They point to the example set by devout Christians or Muslims, for example.

In order to take control over the power of the mind it is necessary to be at peace with oneself, to be happy and content and to live a balanced life style. To achieve this state of being, many people take up disciplines like meditation, yoga and reiki to help them focus on their inner strength, to identify the areas where they need to grow and to increase their focus and concentration.

It is not only the inner being that needs to be developed and nurtured. The earthly body and the mind must be in perfect balance. It is therefore necessary to follow a healthy diet, to exercise regularly, to enjoy quality sleep and to deal with stress in a healthy manner. Good physical health, combined with inner contentment and a healthy self image is necessary to fully use the power of the mind.

Bookshops, libraries and the internet offer a bewildering variety of self help options. Most beginners, however, prefer to get help, at least initially, from a therapist, teacher or counsellor that specializes in this field. In most cases it is necessary to experiment for a while until the ideal disciplines and routines are discovered. A teacher can help beginners to remain focused and disciplined.

An increasing number of people want to avoid invasive treatment for ailments or use drugs. They feel that it is unnatural and that the danger of complications and negative side effects are too great. They firmly believe that they are fully equipped with the ability to heal themselves. Rapidly increasing numbers of people agree and have embraced the concept of self curing.




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