Alternative therapeutic approach of a disease
The title is not pompous, but, full of meaning.
I thought of writing a few words about “alternative therapies”, that I would normally call – if I was involved in the creation of this term – “the therapies of 3”, where 3=soul, spirit, mind. My inspiration for this name is their complementary, meaning the western treatment of an issue = therapy of the body.
I think it would be important to give some clarifications on what to expect when one decides to look into these “alternative” fields.
A crucial difference between the two approaches is that the western one deals with the symptom acts fast and directly and alleviates pain. The alternative approach deals with the cause, alleviates pain, treats holistically the body and the symptom, acts in a long term basis and, at times, it urges us to “accept” the pain and not bypass it. In a broader sense, pain refers to something unbalanced or unsettling, something that needs discipline or forgiveness or acceptance or patience and physical pain.
These treatments usually take time. The body needs time in order to awaken the self-treatment codes that have fallen asleep over the years, due to medication taken and abuses.
When a physical symptom appears, it is the result of months or years. The disease is the result of internal conflict and pain piled up in our body, mind and heart and indicates that something is out of balance.
People rush to treat the symptom and ignore that internal disharmony will bring along another physical symptom (or the same one) in the future, and actually in the near future. Picture a steam engine. The steam needs to come out and it will do so. It will actually come out with greater intensity when we suppress it so that it doesn’t manifest itself.
The therapy proceeds at a slow pace, but, it is profound and opens gradually whatever needs to be “lightened up” every time, so that each person can continue working, interacting with others etc. You might not know it, but, if in one day we could remove all those that make us sick, then most probably we would experience a total break-down of the system that maintains us, a freeze of activity, numbness, confusion and depression, deep detoxification, pain and other symptoms. Therefore, it is better to approach our core step by step, carefully and patiently.
Ultimately, it’s a matter of priorities. True healing requires commitment and action. When someone consistently complains about money, spends on superficial items, or claims they lack time, it’s challenging to believe they’re genuinely invested in their personal growth. Healing demands that we make time; time won’t simply present itself. Even with 50 hours in a day, we’d likely fill them all. Regarding finances, there are often ways to economize for essential self-care. Most therapists are willing to work with clients to find financially viable solutions. After all, investing in therapy is an investment in our future well-being. It offers the potential for psychological and physical balance, ultimately leading to greater happiness and fulfillment. The journey to healing may require sacrifices, but the long-term benefits to our quality of life are immeasurable.
A crucial aspect of healing is self-trust. When we overlook our innate potential, it’s natural to view self-healing as an insurmountable, painful, or even dubious process, even with proper guidance. However, the core of this doubt often stems from a lack of faith in our own capabilities. If we don’t believe in ourselves and our inherent power, the journey to self-healing becomes significantly more challenging.
Our reluctance to trust others often reflects a deeper mistrust of ourselves. To truly heal, we must embrace responsibility for our lives. Envision yourself as the master artist, carefully selecting the colors that will paint the canvas of your existence. This choice belongs to you alone, and it begins today. No one else can make this decision for you.
I am not trying to refute western medicine. No way. We have taken great steps of progress and our doctors save lives on a daily basis through their marvellous practices. It is about time, though, to stress the importance of prevention regarding our mental-spiritual health. A time will come when we fully acknowledge the essential role each individual plays in their own healing journey.
