Chapter Six

You are the Lord who heals me.
Exodus 15:26

Miracle of Healing

As a small child, I remember watching my scraped, bleeding knee in utter astonishment as, before my very eyes, a clear substance appeared on the surface of the wound and hardened into a protective scab. Soon the scab fell off and there I beheld brand new baby skin!

Through the years this astonishment has matured into deep respect, reverence and love for the Creative Power that has formed us with all the necessary resources built in to be whole, healthy, and fully realized.

As life becomes more and more complex, we often lose touch with this simple miracle of healing. We develop negative beliefs and attitudes that hinder the natural function of our being.

And so, I lost my way. Under the illusion of being separate and alone, I failed to tap into the healing power that is a vital part of all creation.

And so, I suffered. In ignorance, I accumulated and buried the pain of a sick relationship, not understanding that there was another way.

Finally, pushed beyond my limits of endurance, I surrendered. I let go of everything. Yes, my very nature cried out for release from the prison of pain I had so tediously and carefully built.

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