A collection of writings, links and information about the joys, power and challenges of "sharing" and the gift-economy. Also contains articles we found funny or inspiring -- not necessarily related to "sharing".
As many of you know, Chris has been dealing with the fallout of two whip-lash injuries from when he was much younger. This has effected his balance, his digestion and he's been dealing with almost constant tingling in his feet and legs for several years now. We have surmised that all these symptoms could be the result of pinched nerves in his neck. Chris is not really one to put his faith in doctors but he's not willing just to succumb to ever decreasing mobility either so we've been researching alternatives that feel aligned with our beliefs and values.
We are both avid students of A Course in Miracles and read from it every day, seeking to put its principles of radical forgiveness (of self and other) into practice. It's helping our relationship immensely; our communication and sense of shared purpose has been increasingly profoundly, especially in the past year or so. But unfortunately, we hadn't noticed any significant changes in Chris' bodily healing.
Recently, we came across the teachings and practices of Dr Joe Dispenza. Dr Joe (as he's affectionately called) healed himself from a devastating bike injury that damaged six of his vertebra. The surgeons and doctors on his case all told him he was lucky to be alive but that he would probably never walk again and they were all encouraging him to undergo radical spinal surgery.
Dr Joe opted to commit himself to deep and profound meditations for many hours a day and through the power of connecting to the "quantum field" (God? Life? Source?) he was able to re-frame his perceptions of his body and its injuries such that he experienced a total healing! You can read about some of the highlights of his journey HERE.
Over the years, Dr Joe has researched the scientific basis for his healing and created a system whereby others can also generate profound healing in their own lives. these healings have not been limited to structural damage such as he suffered but range from chronic illnesses, cancer, allergies and just about everything that ails humans!
Chris and I have begun to incorporate videos by and about Dr Joe into our regular viewing queue. We are happy to report that he is experiencing noticeable signs of healing in the conditions outlined above. He's doing other things on a physical level as well but would say that he's getting the best results from the combined practices of meditations based on A Course in Miracles and Dr Joe's teachings.
What follows is an incredibly moving testimonial from a woman helped by Dr Joe's methods. It is followed by a synopsis/interview with him which explain his philosophy and practice succinctly and clearly. May you find inspiration, hope and healing for whatever ails you!
There was a man who died and found himself in a beautiful place,
surrounded by every conceivable comfort. A white-jacketed man came to
him and said, "You may have anything you choose--any food--any
pleasure--any kind of entertainment." The man was delighted, and
for days he sampled all the delicacies and experiences of which he had
dreamed on earth. But one day he grew bored of it, and calling the
attendant to him, he said, "I'm tired of all this. I need something to
do. What kind of work can you give me?" The attendant sadly
shook his head and replied, "I'm sorry, sir. That's the one thing we
can't do for you. There is no work here for you." To which the man answered, "That's a fine thing. I might as well be in hell." The attendant said softly, "Where do you think you are?"
From Prosperity is God's Idea by Margaret M. Stevens
