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.
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.
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