I have witnessed many miraculous recoveries. And these include of some of the most intense and complex combinations of problems that people face—depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, every kind chronic pain and addiction, chronic fatigue, eating disorders, insomnia, and so much more. From what I've seen, each person who healed embarked on a journey of self-discovery, which eventually culminated in their healing. First and foremost, they had the faith to believe that healing was possible. From there they sought out new ideas and healthful practices. Their increasing knowledge and self-awareness brought with it confidence, personal insight, and an increased capacity to let go, and not resist what is. Learning not to fight, but rather embrace whatever has arisen ultimately changes everything. In the end, participation in a daily self-care practice not only consolidates the healing, but also results in a life full of peace and joy.

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. It all comes down to actions: thoughts and behaviors. Change your actions and you change your results.

I'm convinced that most people want to learn how to help themselves. Bouncing around from specialist to specialist is tiresome, especially if none of them takes the time to listen, connect and teach you something different. It may be that all you get for your searching 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 come to understand healing, and, how not to get in the way of it. I've been down the road you're now traveling on. If what you're reading inspires you, I offer you my knowledge, experience, and compassion. I want you to be happy. If you decide to start down the path of self-healing, I'm here to help.








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