Grandma climbed up the flight of stairs, without taking a break

As soon as I met her, I experienced warmth and positivity of an angelic person. She is a lovely 73 year old woman, who keeps quite fit with her regular yoga practice. I was blessed with a wonderful yoga session with her, where I realized that she flowed in yoga like doing a musical worship.

During a discussion after that, she told about few recent issues of health due to reaction of a medicine. I checked and treated her with acupressure for health problems. It was her first acupressure session and few points of pressure were found painful.

After the session, she was bright and happy and walked up to her son’s house on 5^th storey, like always. Later that evening, she told me that she felt light and healthy after the acupressure, so much so that she did not have to take her regular stop during climbing up the stairs and could do it all in one go, quickly. She said she felt more energetic the whole day with a bright smile.

This story of flight of stairs, made me experience flying too, as my heart went gaga. 

Why did God punish me?

Conversation with a 73 yr. old patient (referred as uncle below), during a holistic healing session:

Me: 'Do you pray?' (I asked, looking at the resigned / stubborn and unhappy expression of the patient).
Uncle: 'Yes', perplexed at this first question

Aunty (Uncle's wife): 'He doesn't pray now, he used to pray earlier. He is upset with Lord for his condition.'
Uncle: 'Yes, I did so much for God, but he gave me this paralysis.'
Me: 'What can anyone do for God?"
Uncle: 'I built ashrams and did so much charity work'
Me: 'We do such kindness, for our own happiness, isn't it? (a short pause) And what has God done for you? Do you realize that this body is given by God and He has full right to take it away. In fact, every single breath you take is a gift from Almighty.'
Uncle: 'I used to be so strong, you know.'
Me: 'You are still strong, you think anyone can face such problems.These are strengthening in different ways, teaching lessons, we missed learning, so far.'
Uncle: 'I have always been good. I worked at very high posts. I did a proud job with foreigners, which is difficult for any Indian. I gave jobs to others as well. Still, I am suffering'.
Me: 'When we do such work, we develop ego, hence God gives us disease. This is a punishment to help us realize that without divine support we cannot even eat our food.'
Uncle: 'Why did God punish me, that's why I am upset? I am unable to sleep for 3-4 hrs., after I go to bed and keep thinking this, all the while.'
Me: 'When you held big posts and did so much work, you also took a lot of stress, right? That stress is stored in your body. This disease happened because of that and is a way to express & release stress for your betterment and liberation. God could have given worse, isn't it, you may have died instead of just a stroke?'
Uncle: 'I would have been happier if I died instead of becoming paralyzed and face so much difficulty.'
Me: 'But God does not give difficulty alone, He sends people to help as well. Do you realize that you have been sent to this clinic and healers here, are directed by God to help you?. Your health has improved much in past few months, it could have gone worse, isn't it?'
Uncle: (gives an amazed look, while I continue to provide him acupressure)
Me: 'During my prayer, I asked God, when it is a punishment, should I help sick people? He answered 'Yes', that's why I feel like coming & treating patients, here. Did you notice that I happened to call you, though I didn't call any other patient, from my side, today. It's only because He directed me to do so, right?'
Uncle: 'I agree with you, God sends people to help, I never thought of this before, but now I can relate. My whole family could have died when my son was 2.5 yrs old. We were all drowning but some tall, dark, hefty man came from somewhere and saved us all. Now, my son is at a very high post in a large MNC, but he could have died 25 yrs ago. I never thought of this, you have enlightened me.'
Me: (Smiling) 'yes, now everyday, when you are unable to sleep, you can thank God and even if you do so every moment that you live now, you cannot express enough gratefulness, for whatever He has done for you. Please, try to remember what all good has happened in your life and realize that the credit for all your education, career, people and everything else you cherish, goes to the Almighty.'
Uncle: 'Yes, now when I am awake, lying on bed, I will definitely think in this direction. Thank you so much. I have learned something today.'
Me: 'Everyday, when you are going to sleep, please thank God for 3 things he has given you during the day. It could be for example, the support from your wife etc. Every morning when you get-up, please ask Lord to give you divine energy for three good things you will do during the day. That will also inspire God to give you more energy, for your need.'
Uncle: (looking at his paralysed body as to what can I do?)
Me: 'Many good things can be done by mind only, you don't always need a body. For example: Think of someone who has done something good for you, in the past; thank and bless him in your mind and similar such activities.'
Uncle: 'Sure, I will. Thank you so much (with folded hands)'

Uncle came back to me with hands folded in 'namaskar' mudra and smile of gratitude, on his face, before leaving the clinic, repeating the words, 'I feel enlightened, today'. As for myself, I am still feeling great and smiling with deep content, within. I believe that this realization will release the root cause of his disease (the negative thought process) and support positive physical & mental development, in permanent ways.

Million dollar smiles

The reward of being a therapist lies in relieving the patients of their pain or health issues and see them as wholesome, fit, active and happy again. The role is like that of a mother to every patient irrespective of age. A healer sees the weakness and need of the patient and tries her level best to give strength and support.

When a patient who expressed much difficulty or pain initially, feels better and smiles at the end of treatment, it is like a treat for the health care provider, who finds much happiness in that moment.

I treated a patient of stress, who came back laughing the next day , expressing gratitude and it was such a delight to see that. Another old granny, kept groaning in pain, complaining throughout for around half hour of treatment, and then suddenly smiled, blessing me for the relief. A child with tumours growing all over his body, could not help laughing innocently, when a fly was disturbing me during his treatment. It was such a precious smile.

Smiles which are surface after a long history of pain and tears, are most beautiful. Such smiles of patients, bring bliss, deep content and happiness. I call them 'Million Dollar smiles' and consider them as a component of my earnings :)

Words born from living an experience

My quotations around nature, human body, health, healing etc.:

As per Ayurveda, if there's poison in body, then milk shouldn't be given - as that acts as a carrier and spreads poison all over. 

First step is to detox.

Same applies to deep-rooted, harmful negativity. 

Body is but a lump of mud and water, without the divine intelligence which flows through it.

Vulnerability is the mother of Discipline.

Each wrong food, habit or thought causes loss of life energy; as the body needs to work to clear it off.

Most precious & beautiful smiles are born, when tears & pain recede :)

Five senses fail for a Divine experience, that’s why Gods don’t need a human body.

Nature never says no, it keeps cleaning & rebuilding us each time, without judgement or complain for our mistakes.

A practitioner can see much more than a patient who sees only symptoms.

Gain Health through Lifestyle

Listing 10 habits, which are useful for almost everyone  to maintain a good health naturally and prevent sickness:
1. Daily routine - Early to bed and early to rise, timely food and early dinner (2-3 hours prior to sleeping)
2. Some physical work and exercise (yoga, pranayama, walk etc.) for around total 2 hrs, in a day is essential.
3. Include minimum 25% raw food in daily diet - salads, fruits, juices, dry fruits etc.
4. Cooked food - take as fresh food as possible - avoid packaged food or food with preservatives/ other chemicals - (e.g. Most Indian traditional food recipes are generally better in this regard, as compared to Continental options or Fast food)
5. Chew your food well (until it becomes very fine paste in mouth) and eat with interest & focus on food. (Avoid watching TV, using internet or mobile, or engaging conversations etc. while eating )
6. Sit & Sip water and all drinks slowly (do not gulp them, avoid standing or walking & drinking liquids)
7. Take 1-3 glasses of water, as needed, every morning, as first food.
8. Take sunshine for around 40 min in a day. You can be outside in sunshine for around 20 min , twice daily. 

9. Oil massage your head and body, regularly, for nourishment. A good frequency for head oiling is alternate days and for body atleast once a week.
10. Give minimum 20 min in a day to oneself, sitting quietly contemplating alone. It's a good practice to write one's thoughts but refrain from reading books, using mobile or any mental activity, during this self time.  Practice before sleeping, for better quality of sleep.