"The world is won by those that let go"
Lao Tzu
One thing I value above all others in my new medical practice is making time and space for longer office visits. Of course, this is not always necessary; sometimes, people need an antibiotic for a straightforward infection or a rapid solution that modern medicine and pharmacology can certainly provide.
However, when an issue is long-standing (years or decades) and is "locked-in" to the individual's body, psyche and life, then time is essential to go deeper into the roots and core of the challenge and explore it with a new spirit and approach. By going slow and allowing a client to lead the journey while I listen and clarify, I believe with all my heart that those "locked in", sabotaging conditions can be seen with new eyes and the ice can be melted and the "stuckness" resolved.
This is the path to healing and helping chronic illness. Movement and fluidity can evolve. Letting go of rigid, negative beliefs can initiate change. Forgiving oneself or another can open up space where there was no space before. Diving into the root source of a wound can allow healing to happen.
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