I've been
studying very hard the aspects of herbology with a friend and the subject of
how I came to this alternative health path came up.
I thought
back to when I believed health involved doctors and medicines, tests and worry
about weight and the continuous fear of cancer and diabetes always in the back
of my mind. This treadmill of feeling that I had no choice; that I had no say
in what to do about it was very depressing. I considered as most do, the
eventual betrayal of my body was just a matter of time.
Yet I always
thought that there must be a better way; a simpler way to health and with it the
happiness; peace of mind. So when my health was worse; my mental state was
down; I decided that I needed to heed the ideas being shown to me from an
alternative health source. This led me to my new career as an herbalist and a
sense of confidence that I’m finally making a difference in the lives of my
family and others.
I can’t say
that it’s been a cake walk. I was more than a little surprised that although most
people didn't agree with me (some finding me humorous at the least; dangerous
at the most) their attitude was a bit disheartening. I guess I didn't realize the
extent of people’s belief system would be so entrenched in the ideas that they
held dearly as to be threatened by mine.
You see I've always been the “why” kind of person; you know the kid that always asks that
question? That was me. I didn't necessarily disagree with someone all the time
but I did want to know the path to that conclusion. I just thought everyone was
like me with this idea of always questioning why. I could not have been more
wrong.
I've been
criticized several times in the last days; by people I thought to be my
friends; my neighbors….I realized that when people feel threatened by what they
seem think is an attack on the status
quo; will do anything to hold onto what they feel is safe. They may even strike
out.
I have tried
to always analyze people’s behavior to read them for my own protection and
understanding. But this just baffled me. I mean didn't these people that I
talked to want to heal? Don’t people want to understand how the earth holds
secrets with help in every direction? Apparently not from where I sit.
So that led
me to try to figure out the human condition; the thought processes by which we
reach the conclusions of our life. I realize that although I’m a pretty analytical kind of person; not all are. Most would rather have an “expert” in a
field tell them what’s safe; what’s important and what’s good for them. I am
not in that category at all.
Now you will
say that maybe I’m just trading my belief in one to a belief in another area;
allowing another set of “experts” to show me the path to health rather than a
physician. No that’s not the case. When I took the Masters course I studied
everything. I took notes and then compared them to experience with using the
supplements and ideas given to me. I studied my family while they took
supplements and read tons of bits of information pro and against this line of
thinking. Remember, I’m the “why” kind of person and don’t just follow willy
nilly into a spot because someone says to.
All studies
that I did, I took with a grain of salt; and although I trust my teacher very
much have to find the answer for myself. It’s just my nature to do so. Again
and again I found this information to be correct, every time! That was amazing
to me. I couldn't believe that the previous path by which I’d been led to
health was going in such a wrong direction as to make me sicker. Furthermore, I realized that the people in
charge of this locomotive of health weren't caring about the damage they had done
and would do to me and countless others but just mowed us all over in their
effort to get richer.
After years
of soul searching I've come to the conclusion that we are basically just
children at heart. We want to believe; we want to feel safe; we want to have a
“mommy and daddy” take care of us. It’s a big scary world out there and the
idea that a fatherly type doctor or a government agency can make it all better
is pretty powerful stuff. I should know as I did it most of my life.
I also
realized this week that we are easily swayed by important figures in our
society. I don’t know why that took so long to sink in; after all aren't most
of us glued to the TV set this week for Super Bowl? Aren't we cheering for our
“heroes” on the field? Or maybe we’re watching the presidential inauguration
today with misty eyes; convinced a president is the answer to all our ills in
society.
This was
brought home to me today when I watched a story on TV about a boy who lives by
a Nazi concentration camp. He befriends a boy in the camp that’s Jewish. When
he asked his parents about the “boy in the pajamas” he’s told that they aren't really people. How does a nation; in fact how do several nations of people come
to the conclusion that a race of people are sub-human? How do intelligent,
loving, caring parents, teachers and heads of state believe such a horrendous
thing?
I won’t go
into the long version that smarter people than me have concluded, but suffice
to say they are brain washed by a person or groups of people that make them
feel better because they are the “experts” who just want to help them. And so
millions were murdered because a psychopath decided to try to rule the world.
And we almost let it happen.
Now I find
that the world has many “experts” who want to have a monopoly on the world;
through control by money; they are stealing the most important thing we
have….our health. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve watched those
commercials in the media about medicines that are held in a romantic light of
making things all better even though they state the obvious dangers right in
the commercial! And yet we go to the doctor and get a prescription, hopeful it
will help! We have been led to believe that that is NORMAL to have those side
effects; even though there are many other alternatives that work as well or
better than them. And the cost of poisoning ourselves is horrific while they,
the “experts” get rich off your suffering.
We are
paying for people to kill us slowly.
I just have
to shake my head and remind myself that I cannot save everyone; and in point of
fact I am not SUPPOSED to! People are supposed to care for themselves! People
are supposed to make their own conclusions on how to care for themselves!
If we learn about
our health; our body….how medicines affect it and how diet and supplements can
help; THEN we will have optimum health!
Be careful
of anyone (including a person like me!) of telling you what’s good for your
body. Don’t just accept that if someone you trust says something you follow
what they say. Be informed and most of
all listen to your body and how it reacts to what you put on and in it!
The
government is not looking out for your health because they are in the money
making business; not the health business. Yes I have a business as well but
will never tell you what you have to purchase; I’ll never look you in the eye
and scare you with my ideas just to make a sale for my benefit. I give you information and a place to buy
supplements IF YOU WISH. I do not diagnose, treat or cure. YOUR body does! God
does! The government and I don’t heal you. That is your job.
If you want
to be a “sheep” being led to slaughter that is also your choice. I have no say;
nor should I, in this decision. Just make sure that you make an informed one
for the best choice for you and for your family.
.jpg){kind=link}