I have witnessed many miraculous recoveries. And these include of some of the most intense and complex combinations of problems that people face – depression with anxiety and chronic pain and addictions and eating disorders and insomnia. From what I saw, those who got better embarked on a journey of self-discovery, which culminated in their own healing. First they had the faith to believe that healing was possible. From there they sought out new ideas and healthful practices. Their increasing self-awareness brought with it confidence, personal insights and an increased tolerance for distress. In the end, participation in a daily self-care practice results in health and happiness.

This may sound too simplistic, but it’s true. Just as you can grow to become distressed, scared, addicted or sensitive, by changing your perspective, thinking and behavior, you can recover your lost health and vitality. Just as there are causes of your present ailment, there are causes of healing. Letting go of the former and taking up the latter makes all the difference.

I’m convinced that people want to learn how to help themselves. Bouncing from specialist to specialist is tiresome, especially if none of them takes the time to listen, connect and empathize with you. And it may be that all you get for your effort is a medicine cabinet full of pills – that’s not healing, it’s symptom management. But long-lasting illnesses are complicated and hard to heal without expert guidance. So what do you do? Find a teacher. Find someone who will teach you about the physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, social, and spiritual dimensions of your problem so you can heal it. I offer you my knowledge, experience and compassion if you decide to start down the path of self-healing.