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Angel Medicine:
How To Heal The Body and Mind


by Dr. Doreen Virtue

Why would anyone be afraid of health? In my healing work, I’ve seen the following reasons:

"FEAR OF “GOD’S WILL”

Some people fear God is willing their ill health, and they’re afraid of violating a greater will than their own.

Yet, if we truly believe God is loving, and if we trust God is good, then why would the Creator will anything but love and goodness for us? One who is all-love would never “test” us, or use pain as a way to make us grow. Wouldn’t we be more useful to God’s plan if our energy and health were vibrant and radiant? 

When you pray for health, be very clear that this is God’s will for you. You are one of the much-needed troops of Earth angels on this planet. All hands are needed for the smooth operation of God’s plan of peace. When one lightworker opts out of his or her appointed task, it leaves another lightworker to do the work for two. 

AMBIVALENCE ABOUT SUFFERING 

Some individuals believe all life is about suffering and suffering is inevitable. Freedom from suffering isn’t achievable, in their opinions, so why bother working on its attainment? 

Many have told me they believe suffering is the only route to personal and spiritual growth. Their souls will be shortchanged if they try to bypass the important life lessons inherent in pain. The angels have told me, though, that while we can definitely become stronger through our suffering, we can also grow much faster through peace.

When we become peaceful, we make an important contribution toward world peace. We also inspire others through our peacefulness. Being ill or injured never inspired anyone. But transcending or healing physical limitations is always uplifting to witness. 

FEAR OF CHANGE

Chronic illness or injury can become a lifestyle—and a long-term project. Being healthy would leave an empty gap, which some people instinctively fear. A Course in Miracles: The Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers says that, “all forms of sickness, even unto death, are physical expressions of the fear of awakening.” In other words, ill health can keep our minds and schedules so busy we avoid looking inward at ourselves and our life’s purpose.

SECONDARY GAIN

Let’s admit it: We’re rewarded for illness and injury with lots of sympathy, cards, and bouquets. We might also receive time off from work or school, as well as payment for long-term disabilities. We may unconsciously desire the continuation of these rewards, and resist mending our bodies as a result. 

SELF-ESTEEM

Many whom I’ve counseled have admitted, deep down, they don’t believe they deserve happiness and health. They also wonder whether they warrant Heaven’s attention, having lived less-than-perfect lives. 

I help them see that, while none of us live perfectly, we’re all still God’s perfect children. We’re all equally loved…unconditionally. 

FIXED IDEAS ABOUT HEALTH

Some have firm beliefs they’ll inherit a genetic family trait, illness is inevitable, or a certain condition is untreatable. In a way, doctors put curses on patients when they give firm diagnoses, and if we buy into these diagnoses, we may manifest the symptoms. We can also be influenced by advertisements about illness and medications, and media hype about epidemics. 

CLEAR EXPECTATIONS, CLEAR RESULTS

Clarity about your desire for an instant healing, and acceptance of an instant healing are both equally important. A busy spa owner from San Francisco told me she’d been diagnosed with cancer. As she was being wheeled into the operating room, she exclaimed loudly, “I don’t have time for this!” She meant it, too—her business demands kept her occupied everyday, and she had no time for an operation or recovery time. The doctors opened her up and were amazed to see there was no evidence of cancer. 

PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN TO THE UNIVERSE AND TELL IT YOUR CONDITIONS

Some will ask, “But what about God’s will?” This is an individual concern. I truly believe each of us has a “time” when we’re to go home to Heaven. We preplanned this time, in conjunction with God and our angels before incarnating. 

I also believe God is omnipresent, within each of us. This means God’s will is everywhere, overlapping your own. And a loving God would never want you to suffer in any way, just as you’d never will your own children to suffer. 

It’s true you can grow through pain, but it’s also true you can grow through peace. Demand, command, and expect peace in all ways, and it shall be yours.

Doreen, known as the "Angel Lady" is a well-known author, lecturer & world traveler. For info and seminar schedules visit her website at  www.angeltherapy.com 

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