In 2006 when I was experiencing severe depression I went to Carey Ohio and prayed the rosary before mass asking God for a peace of mind. Through power of prayer when I drove home. I visualized a website and Facebook group page that would help those with cancer. Getting out of this depression required a change of mindset from what was. . . . to what could be in the future!!! Videos of a gift of contrast ~ Abraham Hicks
To heal we have to learn how to “die” — to let go of all that we were — to embrace becoming a new, healed “whole” self.
Healing usually happens spontaneously, by accessing the deepest recesses of our physiology, beyond our conscious awareness. Awareness is what is impactful, just be aware of everything, bad thoughts, good thoughts, the birds flying amongst us or gentle breeze caressing your skin, this is YOUR freedom FROM DIS-EASE. Our beliefs about healing are crucial to all aspects of wellness. Specific emotions and cancer!!!
Our entire molecular system is mediated by hormones – the “molecules of emotion” – triggered by our thoughts and beliefs.
Autosuggestion is a psychological technique related to the placebo effect, developed by apothecary Émile Coué at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a form of self-induced suggestion in which individuals guide their own thoughts, feelings, or behavior.
The technique is often used in self-hypnosis. Coué graduated with a degree in pharmacology in 1876 and worked as an apothecary at Troyes from 1882 to 1910.
When he began working at Troyes, he quickly discovered what later came to be known as the placebo effect. Ordered by our thoughts and beliefs. Our brains are also hardwired based on our beliefs, which change our neurotransmitter balance.
Autosuggestion is the principle that if you imagine something possible, it becomes true. And its effectiveness is well-documented. For instance, it’s been reported that 60% of chemotherapy patients start feeling sick before they begin treatment. It also works in the reverse – if you imagine something to be impossible, it will become impossible.
The most-publicized case of autosuggestion is Sam Shoeman, who was diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer and given only months to live. Shoeman died within the expected timeframe. Yet the post-mortem revealed the diagnosis was wrong – Sam’s tumor was tiny and had not spread at all.
Doctors told Sam Shoeman of Nashville, Tennessee, that he had just a few months to live. Medical scans showed extensive cancerous growths on his left liver lobe. Sam Shoeman was devastated. He only wanted one thing: to survive three months until Christmas. If he could spend the holidays at home with the ones he loved, his life would be complete. Sam Shoeman had a meaningful Christmastime with his family. Then he was readmitted to the hospital on New Year’s Day. Within 24 hours, Sam Shoeman was dead.
There’s nothing strange about this true story … except that Sam Shoeman never had terminal cancer. That’s right. He had no physical reason to die. Sam Shoeman thought he had terminal cancer because of his liver scan, but … it turns out that his liver scan was botched. The autopsy revealed a tiny spot of cancerous tissue that could not have possibly killed Sam Shoeman. So what killed Sam Shoeman?
Doctors determined that he died of psychosomatic causes. His mind told his body when he was supposed to die, and his body obeyed, right on cue. Similarly, researchers have documented “voodoo deaths,” such as that of a Maori tribal woman who ate a piece of fruit and an African man who ate a wild hen. Both died within 24 hours of learning that the harmless food they ate was cursed with a killing taboo.
Like Sam Shoeman, both of these people’s sense of panic and helplessness was reinforced by the absolute conviction of friends and relatives that the victim was doomed and would surely die.
Like Sam Shoeman, their hearts stopped beating because their expectations became a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Like yin and yang, voodoo death is the dark side of a force that can also be used for good. The placebo effect is one expression of that powerful force.
Cases such as Shoeman’s may be extreme examples of a far more widespread phenomenon. Many patients who suffer harmful side effects, for instance, may do so only because they have been told to expect them.
What’s more, people who believe they have a high risk of certain diseases are more likely to get them than people with the same risk factors who believe they have a low risk. It seems modern witch doctors wear white coats and carry stethoscopes.
Patients in double-blind trials who believed they were receiving an effective drug or surgery – but who in fact received fake treatment – actually had ulcers healed, blood pressure reduced, bronchi dilated and warts reduced. Bald men who believed they were receiving legitimate treatment – but were not – actually grew hair.
Similarly, a large number of patients who were told they might experience negative side effects of a drug or treatment – but who in fact received fake medication – experienced the same symptoms they were warned of, which included fatigue, vomiting, headaches, memory loss and more.
Worse yet, surgery patients who were “convinced” of their impending death usually died during surgery, while patients who were merely “unusually apprehensive” about death, survived. You literally hold the power to shape your future. The question is, what will you do with this power?
Start “thriving” — or in other words, live life fully, from the day you are diagnosed.
See yourself as growing/ regenerating… not just new positive cells, but also new attitudes, new behaviors. How can you be “reinventing” yourself? Maybe cancer will push you in new and exciting directions… changes in the way you behave, the work you do, the services you offer. What does thriving mean to you?
So, perhaps you have been diagnosed or perhaps your loved one has been diagnosed. I urge you to not panic, but rather to begin this new curious adventure in your life. Nothing is accomplished by delving into the worst case scenarios. Well, yes, something’s accomplished — you scare yourself and everyone else around you. That’s not great for healing. Mindset is the most important part of the journey to heal.
A Healing MINDSET!!!
What do I mean about a mindset? The dictionary defines mindset as: a fixed mental
attitude or disposition that predetermines a person’s responses to and interpretations of situations. It refers to habits of mind formed by previous experience, an intention or inclination, your outlook. So, how do you approach “bad news” when you get it?
• Do you wring your hands?
• Do you exaggerate?
• Do you reach out to others?
• Do you hide under the blanket?
• Do you go into denial?
Truly, how do you handle it?
FIRST STEP FOR MANAGING YOUR MINDSET:
Take it on fully. in order to beat it you have to take bad news and stay positive through it.
I believe the key to changing any problem is to change the beliefs that caused it originally. I am constantly learning more about my beliefs and how they affect my own life – this is an ongoing process which will continue throughout my life.
Using our minds to heal ourselves requires mental focus that supports, also facilitates, and in some cases, activates healing. Our thoughts have been shown to alter our neurochemistry.
The placebo effect (positive outcomes from positive expectations) and nocebo effect (negative outcomes from negative expectations) are well-documented, and in some cases, have even shown more dramatic results than the so-called “active” drugs.
So with that, here are seven ways to heal with the mind:
1. Dream
I believe all change starts with a dream.
Dreaming our way to health may sound unrealistic, yet the realm of the subconscious is accessed by dreaming, and that’s where a lot of our bodily functions reside.
The dreaming phase is mind-expanding, and your special way of accessing a world of imagination and possibility.
Dream your way to wellness.
2. Intention
Create a vision of healing for yourself in your mind’s eye.
Visualization (guided imagery) techniques work because the mind thinks in pictures.
Intend for the healing to manifest in your life. Intention is powerful – it propels you forward in your journey, and creates a clear and powerful goal. Intention stimulates desire.
3. Desire
Sustained positive emotions are integral to healing. Desire is an emotional trigger to keep you on your journey. The stronger the desire, the more potent is the force of will that will keep you going even when times get tough.
4. Mindfulness
Mental focus removes other barriers that distract you. It brings the fullness of your energy into the present moment. Focusing your attention on one thing will enable you to bring all your resources to its achievement.
Meditate on transforming yourself via sacred healing.
To learn how to master some of the most powerful mind-healing meditation exercises, click here.
5. Believe
You can change any aspect of your health through changing your belief about it.
To stimulate healing, it helps to believe you are worthy of being healed. It’s essential to believe you can be healed. What other beliefs can you create to help you to heal?
6. Hope
Hope sustains you even in the darkest hour. When it seems all is lost, we cling to hope.
7. Tap into the soul
Healing is accessing our spiritual nature, nurturing grace, and the deepest aspect of surrendering within our souls. Healing engenders peace no matter our situation – a pure acceptance of our challenges with our blessings.
Surrender to a Higher Love. Relax away all stressful thoughts and doubts.
Tap into the Universe ask it to assist you in your healing.
(Psalm 91:11)
Call on your angels to protect you.
You are living in a walking, talking miracle, and you mind is at the helm! Kelly Noonan Gores explores the mind-body connection in her documentary HEAL.
Director Kelly Noonan Gores’ documentary takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey
where we discover that our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. The latest science reveals we are not victims of unchangeable genes, nor should we buy into a scary prognosis.
The fact is we have more control over our health and life than we have been taught to believe. This film will empower you with a new understanding of the miraculous nature of the human body and the extraordinary healer within us all. HEAL not only taps into the brilliant minds of leading scientists and spiritual teachers but follows three people on actual high stakes healing journeys. Healing can be extremely complex and deeply personal, but it can also happen spontaneously in a moment. Through these inspiring and emotional stories, we find out what works, what doesn’t, and why.
She wants to empower and inspire people dealing with illness by showing them what is actually possible, and how huge of an impact our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have on our health! This episode is about how changing your mind can change your body and how shifting your perspective can change your life. Listen to Bulletproof Radio: Episode #461
When we heal, a dimension is activated beyond what we can see with the eyes. It also requires us to surrender what we wish to become. Our ability to heal is far beyond what most people believe. Reprogramming your beliefs is a deep, constant, and mystical path requiring full immersion, dedication and commitment.
What does it take to truly heal?
Kelly Turner has recently adapted her NY Times bestselling book ‘Radical Remission’ into a fictional, feature-length screenplay entitled OPEN-ENDED TICKET.
This emotionally moving film tells the story of a cancer patient who takes her best friend on an around-the-world journey to try to find her estranged father before it’s too late. In their race against time, a string of unexpected events makes them question everything they thought they knew about life, death, and healing.
Dr. Alia Crum overcomes her nerves and delivers a great TedTalk,
She says the biggest game changer is “YOU, by harnessing the power of your mind.” She explores scientific results that show the influence of the mindset on the body, and how changing the subjective mindset produced different outcomes. Dr. Crum’s work is inspired in part by the placebo effect, and has implications that stretch far beyond the realm of medicine.
Dr. Crum is a professor, psychologist, and researcher investigating how mindsets affect health and behavior.
Dr. Crum’s research focuses on how changes in subjective mindsets—the lenses through which information is perceived, organized, and interpreted—can alter objective reality through behavioral, psychological, and physiological mechanisms.
Her work is, in part, inspired by research on the placebo effect, a notable and consistent demonstration of the ability of the mindset to elicit healing properties in the body. She is interested in understanding how mindsets affect important outcomes outside the realm of medicine, in the domains of behavioral health and organizational behavior.