Sunday, January 27, 2008
mind-body connection
I had an unusual experience yesterday which I share, but first some background. I listen to the programs on public radio about the mind-body connection but really never connected to the idea. When I got sick I read Norman Cousins' books "Anatomy of an Illness' and "Head First" which dealt with his experiences as a patient and how the mind-body connection impacts a persons recovery and how attitude and frame of mind can influence the immune system and help patients overcome poor prognosis illnesses-particularly cancer. I believe his message and have made it a point to surround myself with positive people, humor, inspiring literature, good music and constantly remind myself how fortunate I am. In spite of this I have down days with fatigue, sleepiness, nausea, and discouragement. Yesterday was one of those days. I was running an errand and turned on the radio about 4pm and they announce that Obama was the projected winner in So. Carolina. Suddenly my symptoms disappeared and I felt ebullient. A man who has a message of hope resonated with me, and he had won a political skirmish, and I felt hopeful. The mind-body connection at work? I believed it before, now I know it! Eric
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Dear Eric, Thanks to you and all your wisdom and good thoughts, another milestone for me and Don.61 years!!!You continue in our prayers and I know God is listening.Many hugs and much love to you and Marjorie.
paulette
keep up the good fight! Obama is a much better person than Hillary!
Looks like our Smith R trip is off
with this high water, let me know when you want to go fishing? Don T
You know the Quantum physics "string" theory. We're getting close to proving the obvious here. It's all connected. Now isn't that funny. I feel connected to you though you might not feel likewise. I still feel compelled to say " I love you man ". I don't want to presume familiarity but here is my e-mail address I'd love to just listen to you talk, or read what you write observing a genious at work/play. It would be a great thing for this country to have a black man as president, and Hillary should be vice-. the office is now tailor made for her. Can't you just see Cheney giving transition report to Hillary. Hill-arious. Now that's funny. Love Tom E tome@mind.net
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