“Disease is only a healthy response to an unhealthy environment.” -Brian Schaefer
After listening to the ladies from The QOD (Quote of the Day) book club talking about they believe that their thyroid conditions came from suppressing their voices or experiencing some kind of trauma, it got me to thinking. What if all autoimmune diseases starts this way? We are currently reading “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen. This book reminds me of “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. They both make good points but some things just don’t sit right and can piss you off. The topic we were discussing was coming from Chapter 3, Effect of Thought on Health and Body. In the book, Allen says “The people who live in fear of disease are the people who get it.” Also, “Disease and health, like circumstances, are rooted in thought.” I agree and disagree with these statements.
For some people, worrying about getting sick can stress you out and lower your immune system which can make you more susceptible to getting sick. That makes sense. But for diseases such as cancer, sickle cell, lupus, multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis and any other disease known and rare, that statement just doesn’t sit right. Like I said to book club on the call, I didn’t even know what hypothyroidism or multiple sclerosis was until I got them. I was/am not a person that put any thought into getting sick or being sick. I have never had the flu. I only got one flu shot when forced into it. And colds are few and far in-between. Therefore I cannot imagine my thoughts having contributed to my current health.
Now, when presented with other evidence by people who have also been diagnosed with a disease I carry, I have to give it thought. Even if in the end I don’t agree, at least I am willing to see the other person’s point of view. I developed a thyroid condition around the age of 23 or so. I was a pretty outspoken girl. I would cuss people put for the smallest infraction and my filter was not even half down. But…there was things I didn’t say. I learned that my brand of bluntness and honesty were not exactly acceptable. People were hurt by the things I said because my delivery was off. I still don’t know how to say things nicely. Is it possible that me holding back due to wanting to be accepted caused stress in my body that set something off? Hell I don’t know but why can’t it be possible?
Now for multiple sclerosis (MS). I have a whole different theory as to why I have this disease. It is a little long so I will discuss it another time. I read an article in Momentum, a magazine created by the National MS Society, individuals who are affected by MS the most is black women. I’ll be damned. If black women are not the most hushed up individuals, I don’t know who is. We can’t say shit for fear of being labeled an angry black woman. We can’t even wear our hair as it grows out of our scalp without criticism. We are talked about on every level of who we are born to be. We are expected to assimilate to be accepted in society and when we don’t, the doors of opportunity are not exactly thrown open for us. We usually have to kick them bitches down. Can you imagine a life where you are never really accepted or encouraged to be yourself? No wonder we are walking around with disease in our bodies.
Yes, I am aware that black women are not the only ones affected by MS or any other disease. Men and women of all races experience trauma. Men and women are silenced by parents, authority figures, siblings and their spouses. No one is exempt. Maybe doctors should’ve thought of this idea that was introduced by these wonderful ladies. Instead of just treating the diseases, sit down and find out what is going on in their lives. I bet most people are having issues or stressing about something. Send them to a psychologist if it is beyond their scope of practice. The way doctors are currently treating people is hurting. So it wouldn’t hurt to try something new or approach treatment at a different angle.
Sean Croxton, the book club originator and host, mention a book by Dawson Church. The idea he presented was that every disease has a frequency, an electromagnetic signature. Our feelings and emotions creates the frequency at which we vibrate. If our emotional frequency matches that of a particular disease over time we may develop that disease. That was interesting too. So many different perspectives thrown around last night. I am going back to watch the replay. I am sure I missed something. Who knows, someone may have given the steps for a cure. These are some pretty smart people in book club.
The question originally was geared towards people contracting the coronavirus in the US. I believe that no matter our thoughts, unless we don’t leave the house EVER, each and every one of us has a chance to get the virus. People who complain about their civil liberties and not wanting to wear a mask are selfish bastards. They have always said the mask is not to stop you from GETTING the virus but to stop you from SPREADING the virus. I see these signs that says “In This Together”, people need to start acting like it. Handitizer (Chalupa’s word for sanitizer) and masks 😷 on. Not fearful, but cautious. Stay well and whole. Much love 🧡 💚