Wednesday, May 20, 2009

We know that we don't know!

It is one month since I was at home with my Mother, she is now 'on her own' as it were. Not that she doesn't have the love and support of those around her - but without my direct and constant intervention it is now up to her to 'stay on course', to continue monitoring her own diet, exercise and mind set using the tools we explored together.

During our time together we looked specifically at:

Diet;

Firstly attempting to strip her system of years of accumulated toxicity through gentle fasting (in this case simply skipping a meal or two, starting the day with juice before, or instead of solids) and regular intake of fresh, clean, life-giving water.
Secondly, reintroducing foods that will benefit the system by nourishing the body, rather than clogging it with excess bulk. Plenty of dark, leafy greens, gently steamed root vegetables and a high content or raw, enzyme rich whole foods. By providing our bodies with foods that will help rather than hinder, we are offering our cells the environment in which to thrive - remember that the very marrow of our bones is constantly at work producing new, healthy cells. Whether they are poisoned or not after production is largely up to us!

Exercise;

In my world that means yoga - the integration of breath to movement within the context of a conscious and deliberate head space. Swimming, walking, running... it's all good provided you understand that the body needs to be encouraged to strentgh and fitness through regular activity, not forced into some unnatural and sporadic attempt to fast-track our way out of previous bad practise. Mum is enjoying a weekly yoga class, regular swimming and plenty of stretching and toning of her physical form. EVERY BODY MUST WORK. We are 70,80,90% water? We must flow or else we stagnate.

Heart & Mind;

Happy heart, happy mind, happy body. As Mum's symptoms have improved (she now has bowel movements every other day as opposed to less than 1 a week previously) she has been empowered to believe that she has some element of control in returning herself to health and vitality. This joyous realization has bought about further commitment to her practises, in turn further and faster progress. A happy spiral of creativity, self feeding, self powering, effortless flow as light attracts light. Life's good.

On Tuesday May 19th 2009 Mum visited the National Hospital for Neuropathy and Neurosurgery for a check-up on her condition. Despite weening herself off vast quantities of prescribed medication (she now takes painkillers at night only - interestingly she struggles to sleep shortly afterwards!) for the first time since diagnosis her condition has stabilized ie. not got any worse. The doctors were thrilled at her physical appearance, observing how she has lost weight and gained clarity in her eyes. They have now offered that they can suggest no more treatment other than pain-relief, and have referred her to the National Centre of Alternative Therapy in Bath. Here she will be offered, amongst other things, acupuncture and reiki, and all on the NHS! They suggested that what ever it is she is doing she should keep on doing it, and that it is now up to her to monitor and control the symptoms of her condition. It is a shame that it took 3 year of intrusive surgery to come to this conclusion, but it is wonderful to see how in such a short space of time (less than 1 month of 'alternative' treatment) Mum has come to a point from where she can actively move forward and reclaim her vibrant and positive life.

The body is inherently healthy and well.

At every single opportunity ask yourself if the course of action you are about to take serves a purpose - and if not, are you prepared to face the consequences of your actions. It is obvious that bad food is bad for you. It is beyond doubt that you need to move your physical body. When did you last take a deep breath? Is it not obvious that you are supposed to breath?

We are quick to offer our power to others, blindly accepting the advice of someone "better educated". We are not experiments in laboratory conditions. We are unique and perfect manifestations of the Divine. What makes you feel good? That's GOOD... not indulged? Try it, if it works stick with it. If not, move on.

Yoga, as in life, is 99% practise, 1% theory.

Amen x