It seems of particular importance that, before I go into the meat of this piece, I offer this little 'disclaimer'. I offer it so as to encourage you to read, but remember while reading that choices are your own. You must decide for yourself what works and what doesn't. So...
Not everyone knows what 'holistic medicine' is, nor does everyone who thinks they know, have it right. {If you'd care to know more, I suggest you find the article entitled "Holism-What Does It Mean?". You'll find a bit more detail about the workings of holistic medicine.} I'd also like to remind you that none of what I write is meant to be in ANY WAY medical 'advice'. It is my intention to offer suggestions, experiences, and inspiration so that you may choose for yourself what feels right for you. I am NOT a doctor or holistic practitioner, nor do I hold any sort of biology, medical, or health-related degrees. I want this to be known, right from the start, because it's become clear to me that many people use my articles on their sites, and some of those sites DO offer medical advice. I'm grateful for the reads, but I do not wish for my words to be in any way misconstrued. Yes, I wish to help. No, I am not a doctor. These offerings are merely depictions of my own experiences and may give you ideas that you might not otherwise have considered.
Okay then...onto the matter at hand...
For as long as I've been involved in holistic medicine (for my own purposes) I've always known that regardless of what kind of practitioner I chose to see at any given time,
I was the one responsible for my healing, not said practitioner. I learned this early on, when I met the man who would later become my 'teacher'. He gave me the push that got the wheels of my learning rolling, guiding me in the gentlest way and always keenly aware of my constant thirst for more knowledge. I was the little sponge that always had room for "more".
One of the things he reminded me, nearly every time we saw each other, was that it was I,
not he, who was doing the healing. He said that his job was to facilitate. My job was to engage my mind, my body, and my spirit to act as a whole so as to return to wellness. Note that I said "return to wellness". It was his belief that we are never 'sick'; merely that we have some kind of imbalance and must regain that balance in order to 'be well'.
The first time he told me this, I felt a surge of power run through my body, as if given an electrical jolt. The hairs on my arms stood straight up and I was covered in goose bumps. He'd hit a 'nerve', so to speak. His words were like a resounding echo from something deep inside of me, that already knew what he'd just shared. He had, from my perspective, awakened something that had long been asleep.
From that moment on, whenever I felt the need for his help I'd always start with two questions to my Self: "what is it that is out of balance? What have you done to your Self that now needs re-balancing?" I'd ask this so I'd know before I walked through his door. He always asked "what's going on in your life?" the moment I'd sit on his table.
Good question.
To this day, I firmly believe that it is MY job to maintain wellness in what I call my 'holy trinity': Mind/Body/Spirit.
When I am less than balanced, my body lets me know instantly. Sometimes, I can regain that balance just as quickly as I have my realization. Other times...not so much. Just depends. BUT, regardless of how long it takes or what I must do to regain my balance, and return to wellness, I am ALWAYS aware that it's ME that heals myself. NOT the doctor. NOT any drugs. Only me. They may assist. They may offer some temporary relief from pain when I'm unable to manage it. But ALWAYS it is me who heals myself.
It is with this mindset that 'miracles' occur. When we take responsibility for our Selves and stop relying on others to make us 'better', whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually, only
then are we truly in harmony with our Being. Only
then do we manage our lives in a joyful way, rather than struggling with some illusion of burden. Our 'job' is to find that balance, hear those exquisite harmonies, and trust that wellness is an inside job.
Because...
it IS.
Camille Strate
Camille Strate is a blossoming Being who spends much of her time writing. She also spends an immense amount of time crafting magickal treasures out of wood. When she makes time for it (which is often!), she rolls around in the grass with her dogs and cat, pretending to be 9 years old. More often than not, she's got a smile on her face & a whole boat-load of love in her heart. Visiting
her website is highly recommended.
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