Multiple Sclerosis

So in my quest to be part of a new healing paradigm in medicine, I am healing myself. I was fortunate enough to have the "Liberation Procedure" early in its American course and I have reaped immense benefit. I am now "back in the game" with a world of possibility and promise. Part of me has still struggled despite my marked physical improvement. My writing is my attempt to "find my voice." I have always been afraid of authority figures and the medical system is one giant authority figure in my eyes and mind. So, while my body is healing, my mind and spirit have not yet broken through. My veins are open but my voice is still choked. My spirit is calling for freedom and it does not want to be denied. While I feel my brain is being cleared of the accumulated blood, iron and inflammation, my mind needs more for true health to unfold. I need to find my voice and my true power.

Thank you for letting this blog be my training ground. Health is not just physical; it is mind,body and spirit. For my mind and spirit to sing, it will take more than open veins. It will take a warrior mentality and a whole lot of energy. Physician heal thyself.

Comments

Michael McCafferty said…

"Physician heal thyself". Indeed.
And we are all our own physicians...

June 14, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Anonymous said…

I hear your Spirit singing loud & clear! Being true to your heart IS power! Letting go of expectations and simply accepting the outcomes as they evolve can be very liberating. Writing from your heart keeps the figure 8 flowing and that generates more energy than any warrior could muster. Keep it flowing...you're in the zone... 'B'

June 16, 2010 at 9:22 AM

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