Editor's Letter
Let’s talk about pain
I have a good friend who has been in physical pain for some years now. He is in so much pain that he cannot sit, stand or walk unassisted. When I ask about his pain he says wisely ‘…it is the agonising, confining, yet ultimately liberating portal through which we become. Form comes and goes, it is ever transient. But while we're in it, it is most important that we recognise the tasks and challenges we have put there ourselves. The challenges that hide their equivalent growth and power if we have but the honesty, courage and sincerity to take them on, no holding back.’
There are many who suffer from physical pain without a medical explanation or an obvious cause.
Seven of nine patients with functional dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods), who obtained little or no relief following a wide variety of symptomatic and endocrine therapy, were completely relieved of their menstrual cramps and discomfort following the use of hypnosis either by itself or with hypnoanalysis and age regression (Kroger & Freed, 1943).
Endometriosis has been linked to childhood physical and sexual abuse, according to findings published in the journal Human Reproduction (Human Reproduction, 2018).
This brings us to emotional pain. We seek our happiness, yet find our unhappiness in relationships. This predicament frequently arises from a lack of awareness, where we become wholly consumed by our thoughts and emotions. In the throes of such emotional intensity, we not only experience pain; we become it.
Eckard Tolle refers to this as the pain body: ‘Old accumulated emotion that lives in us as an emotional field, an entity. Inner thought is an entity, or an energy formation. A being that you give birth to. It’s life depends on yours. In deep unconsciousness and in mental illness, the mind can be completely taken over by the little thought entities and the mind is occupied (possessed) by these thoughts that pretend to be you.’
Remaining spiritually vigilant and alert is crucial for personal growth. By maintaining a background awareness in our daily lives, we can avoid being consumed by fleeting thoughts and emotions, preventing us from becoming solely identified with our pain. In our newsletter coming out soon, I will discuss ancestral trauma and pain.
But now, let's delve into different manifestations of pain: from bowel inflammation to the emotional anguish experienced during panic attacks, divorce, and the end-of-life journey (Eye of the Soul). Alongside, we bring you uplifting content on brain nourishment, herbal remedies for pets, techniques to alleviate anxiety, and the intriguing origins of energy medicine. Enjoy the read, and don't hesitate to keep the correspondence flowing. It enriches both our minds and souls!
Yours in Healthy Living
How Did Energy Medicine Come About?
Table of Contents ↑|Energy or bioenergetic medicine refers to therapies that use an energy field – electrical, magnetic, sonic or acoustic – to screen for or treat health conditions by detecting imbalances in the body’s energy fields and then correcting them.
Feeding the Brain and Slowing its Ageing
Table of Contents ↑|It is possible to slow down and even reverse the mental deterioration that occurs with ageing. While supplements are important, don’t forget about lifestyle factors. This article attempts to explain how this complex and precious organ works and suggests how we can keep it working optimally.
Unlocking the Power of Enzymes
Table of Contents ↑|Enzymes are ubiquitous in nature over 5 000 have been discovered and they make life possible. Without them biochemical processes would come to a halt, with a pile-up of toxins and other chemicals in the body. Through their action the chemical processes in the body move very rapidly and efficiently. Energy is produced, toxins removed, digestion occurs efficiently, wounds heal, blood is prevented from clotting and thousands of other reactions occur within and outside the cells.
Herbal Remedies and First Aid for Pets
Table of Contents ↑|Holistic pet care rests on the notion that the best way to cure a sick animal is to help the animal cure itself. We are not the true healers of our pets – they are.
Inflammation of the bowel
Table of Contents ↑|Dr Arien van der Merwe discusses natural treatment options and stress management tools to relieve inflammation of the bowel. This approach will of course alleviate symptoms of any disorder or disturbance in digestive tract function.
Ageing – choice or chance?
Table of Contents ↑|Ageing is any change in an organism over time - a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Reaction time may slow with age, while knowledge of world events and wisdom may expand. Research shows that even late in life potential exists for physical, mental and social growth and development.
Finding Calm Amid Panic Attacks
Table of Contents ↑|Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterised by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, or abdominal distress.
The Eye of the Soul
Table of Contents ↑|I want to know if there is passion left in you for life, if you still want to watch the birds flying past. I want to know if your heart beats faster when you see a beautiful sunset and if you can still dream great dreams.
Divorce – can your child survive?
Table of Contents ↑|Sometimes the Jerichos in our lives crumble overnight. In other instances it is a slow process, where one brick is removed at a time to eventually dismantle a stronghold. Marriages often end in divorce in just this way, and the process overwhelms not only the couple, but also the lives of their children. Walk this journey with Nicolette Ferreira as she explores one of the most profound changes that a child can face.
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