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Since we are spiritual as well as physical beings, our thoughts, attitudes and emotions affect our health at least as much as the physical world. Profound healing becomes possible when we address both the spiritual and the physical aspects of a condition. Use the descriptions below to address the spiritual component, and seek medical attention from your professional healthcare provider to address the physical.
Results from our feelings of worthiness to be alive, to receive nourishment, to receive focused, loving attention, and to participate meaningfully in the family
Issues that can arise
ADD / ADHD Means literally being unable to hold our focus for any longer than a few seconds, and it means literally that we received too little or too much attention as a child. Hyperactivity is a physical response to a desperate need to get - or avoid - focused attention
Looks like Habitually over-reacting to life experiences as an excuse to ensure that we receive lots of attention. Attempts by others to soothe us are like an addictive balm, but the risk is that they will eventually tire of soothing us. If we do not get the desired response (favourable attention), our agitation can increase to the point of tears or even temper tantrums disguised as a fear response, in the hopes that they will give up and comfort us. Even if that 'comfort' comes in a negative form like yelling or shaming, it is preferable to going without attention
Change the pattern Work on building a relationship with your inner child. By paying better attention to our needs, we find it easier to pay better attention in daily life. Doing these things gives us something meaningful on which to focus... our happiness. The more we meet our needs, the easier it becomes to maintain focus - an extra benefit!
Learning disorders Includes auditory processing disorder, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia, language processing disorder, nonverbal learning disabilities and visual perceptual/visual motor deficit
Can result from any or all of the following:
The child feeling uninvited or unwelcome in the family
Parental failure to engage in the child's development
Absenteeism and chronic lateness are passive/aggressive forms of abandonment in which we are unable or unwilling to meet responsibilities. It is the source of many of life’s difficulties and can infuriate those who are waiting for us, and sometimes that is the whole point. See avoidance, dawdling, defiance, silent rebellion
Spiritual effects Unable or unwilling to follow through on commitments, depression
Note: Do you know someone who is always late to meet you? Try setting a limit for how long you will wait for them (your choice whether to let them know). Maybe it will be 15 minutes, maybe 30, but stick to whatever you decide and leave after your time limit
Guilt or shame can make us unconsciously seek punishment, or wish to prove that we are not as good as everyone thinks, or that we ought to be punished for doing well if a loved one is a failure. This can manifest in physical as injury-causing accidents that often occur just before our performance is to be judged or tested (fear of failure/success). Injuries are a way to show that we are in pain and distress and in need of nurturing or sympathetic attention. See bruises
Change the pattern Build stable self-esteem to enable expression of our emotional needs in a mature way
Result from a spiritual desire to avoidpain or run away from truth, from responsibilities, from our thoughts and emotions, and even from life. Can be to a chemical substance like food, tobacco, drugs or alcohol, or to any behaviour (like gambling, shopping, overusing a cellphone or personal device, etc.). See abandonment, obsessive/compulsive behaviours.
Spiritual symptoms of addictions vary from telling constant stories about how everybody has 'done me wrong' (victim pattern) to pathological lying, to using guilt trips to manipulate others, to avoiding making decisions (see hoarding).
Since addictions begin as thoughts which in turn create behaviours, they can be modified, and even, in certain cases, released completely. To bring about such dramatic change requires great strength, determination and commitment, but change is possible. Until the root cause of the need for the addiction has been recognized, resolved and released, the likelihood of recurrence exists. Very often, the root cause is the belief that "God must hate me" (see unconditional love), and therefore I deserve to be punished. Excessive gambling can be caused by a chronic need to win, to prove that "God loves me".
Breaking an addictive habit
Those who have tried to ‘break’ a substance addiction or a self-destructive habit may have noticed their habit is not just one habit. Let me explain. Thanks to joining a months long gradual cessation program provided by my provincial lung association, I can share my story as a Formerly Addicted Cigarette Smoker.
The association provided a wealth of helpful information which I read and took to heart, so I was prepared as well as I could be for the process about to unfold. Participants were to keep track of each cigarette they either had, or craved but didn’t have, noting the time, severity of the craving and possible reasons for wanting it. This was a new concept for me, as I was not exactly the most observant person when it came to paying attention to myself. Sure enough though, I began to see that I wanted to smoke at certain specific and even predictable times... with a cup of coffee, after meals, when starting and finishing a phone call, when starting the car’s engine, etc. This was not just one, but many habits. I saw too that smoking had become part of my reward system; even in the midst of physically demanding tasks I would stop for a smoke because after all, I deserved a ‘reward’, when what I actually needed was to just rest for a few moments. This observation practice enabled me to start thinking of myself as a non-smoker, which is a vital component of the process of change - seeing ourselves in the new and improved way.
Last smoke
About two months after starting the program, I was tiring of recording every cigarette. On Halloween of 1986, I had a huge argument with my mother. The moment we ended the call, I badly wanted a cigarette. As I sat smoking and pondering what information to record, it occurred to me that the argument was important. While I didn’t have the knowledge or foresight to examine this further than to say well, there’s no way I’ll give my mother that much power in my life, I decided, firmly, that ‘this’ was the last cigarette for me. Over the next few days and weeks, I noticed that my cravings would come after increasingly longer periods and last for fewer seconds. Like waves on the ocean, the first few days saw one every three hours or so. Luckily the program had prepared me for this, so I was able to ‘just say no, not now’ and the craving would pass. This gradually stretched to three days, then weeks, then months. I was amazed to have a craving - seemingly from out of the blue - three years after my last smoke. It lasted not even a full second, and since then, I haven’t had a single desire to smoke.
Spiritual withdrawal symptoms
Now here’s the tricky part. I mentioned cravings above, and certainly, cravings play an oversized role in changing thought patterns and behaviours. Whether we’re trying to give up certain substances or change negative behaviours though, cravings are very likely to happen. Another, possibly even larger challenge than giving up the substance or the behaviour, is dealing with the increase in obsessive thoughts about the issue(s) we are unable or unwilling to confront and resolve.
We think we are sustained by our addictions, but truly, our addictions are sustained by us, by our thoughts.
When changing behaviours, our brain kicks into high gear and reminds us of all the reasons we want and need that thing, but that is not all. Our thoughts obsessively return to the underlying issues creating our need, our trigger events, and everything will remind us of our pain, the pain of the hurts we can’t bear to face (or worse, that we have been trained to ignore or deny). The temptation to use that thing can feel overwhelming, and that’s if we’re paying attention to our thoughts. If we are not, we’re likely to experience even stronger and longer-lasting effects and cravings.
For example, someone with abandonment issues (see abandonment, fear of abandonment, reverse abandonment) is apt to recreate the very issues their addiction enables them to manage. Abandonment issues might cause us to pick a fight with a loved one so that they (a) blow up at us, giving us an excuse to leave the relationship, (b) leave the relationship thereby proving that we are in fact unlovable, or (c) and this seldom happens, they will lovingly soothe and comfort us. In this case, the addiction is the need to receive regular, ongoing proof and confirmations that we are loved and appreciated. Any information to the contrary causes our knee-jerk reaction of lashing out. We might suffer brain freeze, rendering us incapable of calm or coherent thought, making the situation worse. But we don’t have to give in or give up. We have tools... We have re-trainable brains. We have information. We have free will.
Addison's disease Can occur if we habitually play victim whenever someone tries to hold us accountable for our words or actions. The alternative, accepting responsibility, is out of the question since we believe that doing so would be devastating
Bleeding into adrenal glands Occurs after physical injury, which occurs after an extremely painful emotional injury that makes us question the reason for bothering to stay alive
Tuberculosis Belief that we are weak. Feeling at the mercy of those who are strong and in a position of power. Giving up on our ability to survive. See HIV / AIDS, lungs
Can manifest as a personality trait if one left a prior incarnation while suffering severe emotional trauma, or can manifest in the current lifetime due to psychological distress
Semen Unrecognized or unresolved issue with our mate. See infertility
Specific individual Extreme emotional discomfort when a certain individual is near and believing that we absolutely must not, CANNOT EVER, reveal our true feelings about them. Our feelings may be positive or negative
Allergic fungal sinusitis Unable or unwilling to acknowledge to others that we have suffered an incredibly painful experience, and there are reminders of it everywhere, making us feel it will be impossible to forget. We have built a spiritual dam to prevent our tears from flowing
Anaphylaxis Frustration with feeling that it is unsafe to share our true thoughts about the current troubling situation. See allergens, angioedema
As a young boy, my friend he would often visit his beloved grandmother, who happened to live just across the street from him. Grandma kept a beautiful flower garden that completely filled her front yard. Flowers bloomed from spring through autumn, and the air was filled with heavenly scents from spring through fall. When Grandma passed away, my friend was not allowed to attend her funeral, and he was ridiculed for showing his grief. He learned to suppress it, to the point that any flowery aroma - anywhere - would trigger his hay fever symptoms. Not only was he suppressing his sadness and grief though; his anger toward his parents and siblings for ridiculing his grief prevented him from learning to deal with his emotions in a productive way. By recognizing this, he began the process of healing.
Whether accidental or surgical, amputation is a physical manifestation of our failure to acknowledge the part we played in a traumatic or tragic life experience. See blame, denial, martyrdom, self-righteousness, victim. If amputation was accidental, see accident proneness. If amputation was surgical, see contributing physical condition(s)
Over-compensating for a perceived weakness in a particular area. Can develop after a joint has been injured, but releasing anger and blame over the injury can help to prevent it from forming
Bone spurs Physical outcome of chronic lack of forgiveness, whether of self or others
Feet Emotional pain from past experiences that has not yet been released (habitual lack of forgiveness for self and others). Every new emotional injury adds to the buildup
Fingers Placing excessive importance on what others are doing wrong (judgment, criticism, condemnation). Lots of finger-pointing. Fear that all that needs to be done will not get done in time. See affected finger
Hips Inability to move forward for fear of leaving someone or something behind, of being left behind, or of becoming useless. Unable or unwilling to release out-dated belief systems
Neck Over-compensating for a lack of belief in self
Psoriatic Habitually alternating self-condemnation with self-indulgence. Pattern stems from our caregiver(s) having been alternatingly, and unpredictably, too harsh/too loving. Our immune system becomes out of balance as a result of not knowing whether to expect cruelty or kindness from those around us, and over-compensates with self-protection just in case. See psoriasis
Reactive Concealing our true reaction to a threat to our self-esteem. Since symptoms do not usually start until from one to four weeks after the triggering event, it can be challenging to recall the thought. Try to recall what was happening at the time of the initial infection anyway, because the information will assist the healing process
Rheumatoid Unable to accept that we are good enough. Belief that we are bad or unworthy because after all, that is what we were raised to believe. Chronic griping about what everyone else is doing, saying and/or thinking in the hope that people will see our goodness. Anger, guilt, shame, victim
Shoulder Belief that we are indispensable, or belief that we are carrying a heavier load than everyone else. See bunions, bronchitis)
Spine (Ankylosing spondylitis) Firmly held, fundamental belief about a specific subject that is based in untruth and illogic, and of course that means that everybody else's belief is wrong, wrong, wrong. See self-righteousness
Beyond the physical aspect of this complex disorder, there are many spiritual components to be considered. Family history and behavioural patterns must be examined, along with the spiritual learning requirements of the family unit and those of the affected individual. Spiritual success is measured by the degree to which love manifests. See birth abnormalities, karma, reincarnation, required life experiences
The child has joined the family to experience what it is like to be reliant on the good will of one's caregivers. Whether the soul encounters kindness or cruelty, there is tremendous opportunity for spiritual growth
Cancer Hating self for living the lie that brought our success, but unwilling to let it go and reveal the truth. Feeling justified in holding onto it because after all, everyone else is just as 'bad' as us. See gallbladder, liver
(including genetic disorders) Physical manifestation of unresolved spiritual issues within the affected individual if congenital, or within the parental or family relationship if genetic.
Souls enter human form to reflect or amplify the spiritual condition of the family, in conjunction with the individual's learning requirements. We may experience an extremely short or long life. We could be sent in to become a physician to minister to those in need, just as easily as we could be sent in to become one who is in need. Only the Universal Intelligence knows what is truly required for our spiritual advancement. See Required life experiences, What is a legacy family pattern?, What is karma?, What is reincarnation?
Represent unresolved issue(s) from prior lifetimes, or from legacy family patterns in their current family. The child will seek to learn the ways in which their caregivers deal with strong emotions. It may be hard to believe that babies and children could have the capacity to understand such concepts, but since this condition arises from past life experiences, we must allow that while the baby may not yet have language skills, its soul has vast intelligence. See Birth abnormalities (including genetic disorders)
Infantile hemangioma The unresolved issue(s) may arise from the way in which the soul left a prior incarnation, possibly through a violent injury, whether inflicted by self or another, whether accidentally or intentionally. It would be beneficial to be patient and tolerant with the child, teaching by example rather than, "Do as I say and not as I do"
Represents patience and tolerance for self with expression of our needs or strong emotions
Issues that can arise
Cancer Obsessed with the injustices one has suffered (lack of forgiveness). Unwilling to take responsibility for self, yet feeling forced into accepting it
Substance that transports the vibrations of our thoughts, attitudes, emotions, beliefs and desires to each component of our physical body. Can represent our innermost desires, or can be a message that someone is behaving like a victim or martyr
Issues that can arise
Anemia Giving up. Feeling powerless and angry that everyone else seems to have so much power. See blame, victim
Cancer (leukemia) Represents our beliefs about the Universe, our place in it, and our right to exist, that are incorrect and impossible due to the true nature of the Universal Intelligence. In children, can be a reflection of parental belief systems or a karmic situation
Cholesterol Represents our ability to recognize that which is helpful or harmful for our health, and to maintain appropriate boundaries over our impulses, choices and actions
Hematoma Note: Does not refer to those with physical conditions that can cause excessive bruising. See hemophilia
Difficulty in processing a recent emotional blow to our ego or self-esteem. Chronic bruising can indicate a need for sympathetic attention, or a desire to paint oneself as a poor, defenseless victim. See accident proneness
Hemochromatosis Belief that we are carrying a far heavier load in life than we deserve, and also that it is far heavier than anyone else must carry. See diabetes, heart problems, liver disease
While physical injury can cause so-called "good" blood clots, the spiritual component of abnormal blood clots is one's system overreacting to spiritual injury, self-inflicted or not. The following factors and/or serious conditions are associated with abnormal blood clots:
Arteriosclerosis andAtherosclerosis Unable or unwilling to "go with the flow". Arguing with anyone who challenges our authority, in the belief that self knows best - about everything
Deep vein thrombosis Profound desire to make everyone drop whatever they are doing to help us, because we are unwilling to actually do anything ourselves . Crippling desire to make everyone else as miserable as self. Look to the condition or the belief that is causing inactivity. See phlebitis
Hiatal hernia Living in an overly controlled environment; too much pressure to follow rules and live up to others' expectations. Anger, repression, suppression
Obesity Trying to cover up shameful secrets. Unable or unwilling to express strong emotions. Habitually using food as a reward, or as an excuse to avoid meeting responsibilities or dealing with issues. See addiction, arrogance, survivor's guilt
Phlebitis Fury over our inability to control everyone and everything. Chronic refusal to simply let go and trust. Crippling desire to make everyone else as miserable as self
Pulmonary embolism Stubborn refusal to budge - on anything - ever - unless there is absolutely no other option than to concede. Chronic need to be in charge. Viciously critical and quick to condemn. Unwilling to forgive others yet desperate to have everyone's approval. Expecting that everyone will just go along with us because they know we will make life miserable for them if they do not
Smoking Find and resolve the underlying reason for starting and/or continuing to smoke. See addiction
Stroke
Emotional and cognitive inability to process a difficult experience that occurred prior to the stroke. Feeling strong emotions about it and either bursting to express our thoughts about it and frustrated with being unable to describe everything accurately, or forcing ourselves to bury the secret and never speak of it again
Surgery Look to the physical condition that necessitated the surgery
Orthostatic hypertension Unable or unwilling to just slow down due to wanting not to miss out on getting the things that everyone else appears to be getting. See self-esteem, and know that, in life, whatever is truly required for our soul’s ultimate good will be provided
Spider veins Wishing we were someplace - anyplace - else, or with someone - anyone - else, and feeling stuck in the planning process to bring change
Varicose veins Wishing we were someplace - anyplace - else, or with someone - anyone - else, but unable or unwilling to do anything about it (victim). See vein eczema
Osteogenesis imperfecta Parents’ unrecognized issue of having - or not having - faith in a loving God or a similarly impactful belief that forms the foundation on which the child will stand or fall. See birth abnormalities
Osteoporosis A cherished belief is found to be untrue and a positive replacement seems impossible to find. Can be a loss of our faith in a loving God, a crumbling spiritual infrastructure, fragile or unsound spiritual beliefs or fragile spiritual health
Paget’s disease Deep regret for not having done more in our life and wishing to go back and do it over
Represents our ability to release that which is no longer needed
Issues that can arise
Anal fissure Blaming someone for pressuring us to hurry up and perform but not seeing that the pressure - the stress - comes from our own need to win their approval
Diarrhea
Wanting to hurry into the future, yet afraid to let go of the past. Condemnation, distress, fear. If a baby or toddler has the condition, can indicate that someone is trying to make them hurry up and get going. See stress
The brain is the soul’s wheelhouse during physical incarnation; the pineal gland is its helm, and the pituitary and hypothalamus glands are its commanders. The brain is the first place in the human body to react physically to our thoughts, attitudes and emotions. From there, signals are sent to the nerves in the spinal column and from there, to the area of the body that is affected by each particular thought, attitude or emotion
Issues that can arise
Abscess Obsessive nasty, poisonous thoughts about a specific person, place or thing. See infection
Hijack
Unable or unwilling to accept responsibility for our actions when we feel strong emotions, and habitually using our strong emotions as an excuse to behave irresponsibly Change the pattern Meditate and practice doing the Self-esteem exercise
Aneurysm Obsessively repeating a lie to self, hoping that if we say it often enough, we will become able to accept it as truth
Anosognosia Unlike denial, where we know we have a personal or medical issue but refuse to acknowledge it, this condition prevents us from being able to recognize that we have a medical issue. See stroke, traumatic brain injury
Aphantasia Karmic condition resulting from past life inability or unwillingness to trust self due to having made catastrophic or life-ending choices. Can create a need in the current lifetime for others to tell us what to do. See co-dependent relationships
Cancer Firm belief in our own badness (chronic self-condemnation). Extreme regret over something we have done or not done, and this may set up a karmic situation
Spontaneous (sporadic) Firm belief in a false story that developed from our negative reactions to life experiences. Any attempt by others to question or challenge the belief is met with firm (and possibly explosive) anger and refusal to consider any other possibilities
Familial (inherited) Firmly believing a false truth that our caregivers repeatedly reinforced in a negative way, that they believed was nurturing
Intracranial pressure
Represents our ability to balance doing that which we want to do with that which we are asked to do, without feeling grief or guilt. See self-esteem
Meningitis Our home and/or work environment is infuriating and there is no way to change it. Fearing that protection from it is impossible and it is only a matter of time until we become just like them (self-righteousness)
Progressive supranuclear palsy Frustrated desire to be in control and feeling that everyone else has it all - in other words, feeling like a victim. Feeling that God has singled us out to punish us for something we have done that we believe is an unforgivable sin that everyone does. Unwilling to acknowledge our error and seething suppressedanger, guilt, shame, self-hatred
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure Unconsciously holding self back from reaching out for assistance in processing traumatic life experiences
Change the pattern Meditate to identify the trauma(s) and the thought patterns arising from it, so that they can be resolved and released. See Spiritual decluttering
Synaesthesia - Mirror-touch If from birth Karmic condition provided in accordance with the soul's need/desire to experience that all in physical form have feelings and experience pleasure and pain, not just self
If acquired Results from the Universe cooperating with the soul's profound desire to feel
Synaesthesia - Visuo-spatial / Odour-Colour Karmic condition enabled by the soul's desire to assist in building humanity's understanding of, and capacity for, experiencing life in physical form
Chronic Placing self in situations where repetitive brain injuries occur, can indicate feeling extreme guilt that requires punishment. See accident proneness
Tumour Obsessive negative thought patterns that eventually manifest in physical within the brain
Cancer There are more than 80 types of breast cancer, hence the spiritual component can be any or all of the following factors: Taking on a persona that we feel was thrust upon us by others or by negative life experiences. Belief that how we treat self and others is nurturing, when it is not. Feeling unloved or unlovable. Nursing grudges (resentment). Needing to mother or be mothered. Feeling unloved or unlovable. Living with the constant threat of someone's emotional abuse, feeling responsible for it when it happens, and feeling unable to stand up for self. Appreciating self for saying, "No" to an abuser, yet still wanting the abuser to somehow magically change into a good person (control). Longing to be loved and appreciated, craving everyone's positive attention
Fibrocystic breast disease Tired of having to deal with the same old stuff every month and aching for change but not knowing how to make it happen
Size Although not a problem as such, breast size creates much turmoil for our lives no matter our gender. The most important consideration in breast
size (or any part of the physical body) is our thought patterns. Some people with breasts sized larger than their frame might suggest can be either very nurturing or kind, or very cold and cruel. The opposite also holds true, some with smaller breasts than their frame might suggest can be among the kindest, most nurturing - or coldest, cruelest - people. If someone has smaller breasts and gains a substantial amount of weight, their breasts might get bigger, but that would not necessarily mean that their thought patterns had changed. Likewise, someone with larger breasts might have reduction surgery, and their thought patterns may or may not have changed at all. But the breasts do represent nurturing and kindness, so if problems arise, the place to start looking for the spiritual component of the issue would be our nurturing and kindness, either need for, lack thereof, or provision of. Do we receive enough nurturing? Are we kind to others? Do we feel worthy of receiving kindness or nurturing? Do we provide others with care and consideration?
Habitually thinking, “Give me a break” (judgment, criticism, condemnation, victim). Time for a break with the old days or the old ways but unwilling to let go of the past
Ankle Regretting a recent life choice and wanting - yet not wanting - to change it back (indecision)
Arm Wanting a solid, visible reason to be excused from commitments we wish we had not made. See elbow, humerus, radius, ulna, wrist
Leg Fear that a recent decision was horribly wrong or that a recent negative experience proves our inability to navigate life. See femur, fibula, tibia
Nose A recent experience left us feeling exposed and vulnerable but we have done nothing to protect self from threats. See victim
Ocular or orbital fracture New information from a credible source is causing us to question a core belief. If found to be Truth, it could mean having to reconsider our life choices. See accidents
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Parents’ unrecognized issue of having faith in a loving God, or lack thereof, or a similarly impactful belief that forms the foundation on which the child will stand or fall. See birth abnormalities
Osteoporosis A cherished belief is found to be untrue and a positive replacement seems impossible to find. Can be a loss of our faith in a loving God, a crumbling spiritual infrastructure, fragile or unsound spiritual beliefs or fragile spiritual health
Radius Unable or unwilling to grasp the potential negative impact of our actions
Shoulder Trying to do anything and everything that is necessary to gain everyone’s approval
Skull A recent emotionally traumatic event has created the need to reassess our life including relationships, career, hobbies, education - in short, everything. See Paget's disease
Tibia Fear that our strongest support will be ripped away from us
Toes Sudden realization of a painful fact in a particular area. Habitually thinking, “Give me a break” (victim, judgment, criticism, condemnation). Time for a break with the old days or the old ways but unwilling to let go of the past. See affected toe
Ulna Unable or unwilling to accept that our role in the family is under threat
Note: Does not refer to those with physical conditions that can cause excessive bruising. See hemophilia
Difficulty in processing a recent emotional blow to our ego or self-esteem. Chronic bruising can indicate a need for sympathetic attention, or a desire to paint oneself as a poor, defenseless victim. See accident proneness
Adrenal glands Severe erosion of our faith in human decency after being on the receiving end of harsh criticism, even though we are extremely critical and judgmental. Attitude that says, "It is only all right for me to be honest"
Armpit Desperate to hide a dirty secret and living in constant fear of it being exposed
Basal cell carcinoma Holding onto a spiritual wound that we are unable or unwilling to acknowledge or deal with. See affected body part, grief
Bile duct Hating self for living the lie that brought our success, but unwilling to let it go and reveal the truth. Feeling justified in holding onto it because after all, everyone else is just as 'bad' as us. See gallbladder, liver
Bladder Obsessed with the injustices we have suffered (lack of forgiveness). Unwilling to take responsibility for self, yet feeling forced into accepting it
Blood Beliefs about the Universe, our place in it, and our right to exist, that are incorrect and impossible due to the true nature of the Universal Intelligence. In children, can be a reflection of parental beliefs or a karmic situation
Bone Belief that is not based in Universal Truth: That we are unlovable and therefore unloved. In children, can be a reflection of parental beliefs. See leukemia, unconditional love
Brain Firm belief that "I am bad" (chronic self-condemnation). Extreme regret over what we have and have not done
Breast There are more than 80 types of breast cancer, hence the many possible spiritual components. Can be any or all of the following factors: Taking on a persona that we feel was thrust upon us by others or by negative life experiences. Belief that how we treat self and others is nurturing, when it is not. Feeling unloved or unlovable. Nursing grudges (resentment). Needing to mother or be mothered. Feeling unloved or unlovable. Living with the constant threat of someone's emotional abuse, feeling responsible for it when it happens, and feeling unable to stand up for self. Appreciating self for saying, "No" to an abuser, yet still wanting the abuser to somehow magically change into a good person (control). Longing to be loved and appreciated, craving everyone's positive attention
Cervix Obsessive/compulsive thoughts about the child (or children) that one could have, should have, or should not have, birthed
Choroidal melanoma Focusing on a fault or flaw in someone (could be self, another, or humanity at large) and believing that they cannot/will not ever change. Resigned to living with what we see as permanent imperfection, rather than taking steps to change our opinion
Colon Holding onto every little hurt and making sure that everyone knows we are wounded. Each new offense adds to the burden and strengthens our resolve to not do anything about it
Gallbladder Poisonous thoughts that have infiltrated our beliefs about life and the process of living, and hating self for thinking them, yet feeling they are fully justified and so doing nothing to change them
Kidney Processing our life experiences with a chronic “poor me” attitude (victim)
Leukemia Represents our beliefs about the Universe, our place in it, and our right to exist, that are incorrect and impossible due to the true nature of the Universal Intelligence. In children, can be a karmic situation or a reflection of parental beliefs
Acute myeloid leukemia Sudden suspicion that our childhood fear of God’s wrath and/or retribution is true. While ultimately in the hands of the Universal Intelligence, justice is always tempered with forgiveness and mercy. See birth abnormalities, karma
Liver Processing our life experiences with an “everybody else is an idiot and has caused all my problems" attitude (blame), or "I am an idiot and everybody else is better than me" (self-condemnation). Deep-seated, long-standing anger and feeling fully justified in holding onto it. Fear of abandonment. See liver diseases
Lung If the individual smokes, look for the real reason for starting to smoke. If the individual has never smoked, could be a “smothering” attitude (smothering the truth, smothering a loved one, or being smothered by a loved one, etc.). Is the individual in a co-dependent relationship?
Lymphatic system Unable or unwilling forgive self or others. Extreme, chronic resentment that creates the need to inflict pain on others. Living in emotional turmoil. Victim, seemingly unable to protect self
Lymphoma Unable or unwilling to pay attention to signals due to feeling that no one really cares about us, or that we are meant to suffer
Melanoma (skin) Covering self in a shroud of negativity, can be self-hatred or self-righteousness. Look to the affected area of the body for understanding
Mesothelioma Feeling abandoned and/or betrayed by those who are supposed to protect us
Mouth Chewing on poisonous words. Incorrect beliefs that negatively flavour all of life's experiences
Ovary Unable or unwilling to let go of the life that could have / should have been with the child we could have / should have had. Fearing that God has forsaken us or is punishing us by not giving us what we want. Strong belief that something is terribly wrong with us and with anything we create
Pancreas Chronic need to control everyone and everything. Deep frustration with any imperfection that might risk
our losing anyone's approval. Always feeling second- or third-best
Prostate Refusal to accept responsibility for the negativity in our life (blame, victim)
Sinus cavities Knowing that others are suffering and that we could help, but withholding assistance because after all, no one ever helped us. They deserve to suffer
Skin (melanoma) Covering self in a shroud of negativity, can be self-hatred or self-righteousness. Look to the affected area of the body for understanding
Stomach Eating a spiritual diet filled with sickening thoughts about self, others, God, or the world in which we live. Chronic distress about our life experience
Testicles A negative idea or belief about self, others, God, or the world in which we live has formed and fear of it manifesting in reality is growing stronger
Throat Trying to swallow a false story, or trying to feed someone else a false story; living a lie. Feeling stifled. Chronic choking back of tears or words. Wanting someone to meet our unexpressed emotional needs
Thyroid Failure to monitor our spoken words and filter out judgment, criticism, and condemnation, believing that it is ok to share hurtful information because we think it is truth and they need to hear it
Ankylosing spondylitis Firmly held, fundamental belief about a specific subject that is based in untruth and illogic, and of course that means that everybody else's belief is wrong, wrong, wrong. See self-righteousness
Arthritis Over-compensating for a perceived weakness in a particular area. Can develop after a joint has been injured, but releasing anger and blame over the injury can help to prevent it from forming
Damaged cartilage Resistance to life changes that cause us to examine our spiritual self
Rheumatoid arthritis Unable to accept that we are good enough. Belief that we are bad or unworthy because after all, that is what we were raised to believe. Chronic griping about what everyone else is doing, saying and/or thinking in the hope that people will see our goodness. Anger, guilt, shame, victim
Unrecognized suppression of profound grief and feeling like a victim of, yet also feeling responsible for, the tragedies in our life. See gangrene, infection, sepsis
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, “Chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases or NCDs, are diseases that are persistent and generally slow in progression which can be treated but not cured.” By the definition of the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, “a chronic disease is one lasting 3 months or more. Chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication, nor do they just disappear.”
According to the Universal Intelligence, the spiritual component of chronic disease is having suffered unrecognized and therefore unresolved traumatic events. Science is verifying the connection. Watch How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime - a TED Talks presentation by Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris
Habitual feeling that there is no way to get out of commitments that we felt pressured into accepting because of our fear of losing someone's approval if we just say, "No"
Represents our ability or willingness to let go of that which is no longer needed
Issues that can arise
Cancer Holding onto every little hurt and making sure that everyone knows we are wounded. Each new offense adds to the burden and strengthens our resolve to not do anything about it
Colitis - Ulcerative Taking on responsibility for everyone's negative experiences and feeling the need to be punished for them
Crohn's disease Over-reaction to a perceived threat. Always feeling like a victim and blaming anyone except self for our failures. "I want my Daddy!". See colitis
Diverticulitis Blaming others for failing to prevent unpleasant experiences from happening and refusing to forgive them for it
Fistula Feeling pressured into taking shortcuts that we know are likely to fail
Hemorrhoid Trying to win the approval of an authority figure who stubbornly withholds it. Feeling pressured to hurry and feeling that there is just not enough time. Pushing too hard/trying to force self or another into doing what we want
Polyps
Trying to hold in that which needs to be released
Ovarian cyst Wanting to do or create something that is outside of our realm of experience, but not knowing what it is or how to bring it into existence. See hormonal problems, pregnancy, endometriosis, pelvic infection
Cystadenomas Wanting to express our spirituality in a new way
Dermoid cysts Wanting to create something new in the physical world
Endometriomas Unrecognized desire to stay stuck in the past that makes us want to avoid change, yet craving change
Pilar cyst Nurturing worrisome or troublesome issues in our thoughts, rather than actually doing something about them
Pilonidal cyst Belief that what we ‘are’ doing is not what we ‘should’ be doing, but unable or unwilling to make any behavioural changes and feeling like a victim
Act of revenge designed to annoy someone by delaying doing that which we have been asked to do. Form of passive/aggressivemanipulation often done when we feel we have no voice and no other options
Looks like When asked to do something we then then decide to do a multitude of other things that we tell ourselves must be done first (even if they are not related to the task); or we pretend not to have understood the request and ask all sorts of questions about it, or we start doing it - but as slowly as is humanly possible. See avoidance, silent rebellion, victim
Spiritual effects Chronic unhappiness that they want us to hurry
Lack of faith or hope that the future can be good or belief that it will not be good. Chronic state of distress; habitual belief that something bad is about to happen. Giving up hope
Gestational Fear that the baby's potential for unhappy life experiences due to the father's negative behaviours, will cause unending grief and guilt for us
Hyperglycemia
Overcompensating for our perceived failure to prevent the family from coming to harm or having negative experiences
Type 1 Can occur after the family receives a devastating blow, and no one sees that we are taking on full responsibility and blame for it
Type 2 Chronic, crushing sadness because we know the happy stories we tell others (and ourselves) about our family are false, but hoping that they will believe them anyways
Burping Fear of being forgotten, ignored or lost in the shuffle
Celiac disease Unable to accept nurturing yet believing that we are nurturing others, or feeling compelled to nurture others, either to gain their approval or because we think that no one else cares enough. Can occur when our job ends or if a child leaves home. Feeling that life has lost purpose
Choking The thought that just happened was judgment, or our attention wavered. See signals
Diverticular perforation Blaming everyone but self for our toxic, dysfunctional relationships, and astonished and furious that they will not change. Since we play a crucial role in creating our relationships, if we change, our relationships will change. See victim
Diverticulitis Blaming others for failing to prevent unpleasant experiences from happening and refusing to forgive them for it. See victim
Food allergies Deep need to receive loving attention from a specific authority figure. Chronic fear that we are in imminent danger but not knowing what to do about it and believing that no one will help. Physical result of an unresolved traumatic situation that we fear is bound to happen again
Food poisoning Signal that we strongly dislike the topic of conversation during a meal but unable or unwilling to state our true thoughts or feelings
Gastroparesis Unable to stomach or digest (absorb, utilize and release), the cruel spiritual food that we were fed as a child or are now consuming. Can result from child abuse, including feeling that our basic spiritual needs were not met
Gluttony Fear that we will not be given our fair share, so taking everything that is offered and more. Applies to food and other substances as well as attention. See greed, self-importance
Heartburn/Indigestion (including gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD) Just waiting for the next irritating experience. Strong dislike of much of what we take in (hearing / seeing / thinking / experiencing)
Hiccups Wanting to change the subject of conversation in order to avoid talking about something; or wanting to take back words that were just spoken (form of control). See signals
Malabsorption syndrome Unable to accept that we are worthy, that we are no worse than any other soul in human form
Physical effects and/or components Infection, inflammation, trauma. If resulting from surgery, look to the physical condition that necessitated the surgery
Change the pattern Meditate to learn the thought patterns preventing self-acceptance (guilt, shame)
Mineral or vitamin deficiency Unable to grasp and absorb the key meaning of an ongoing issue. A missing piece of crucial information would connect the pieces of the puzzle, if only it could be found. Meditate to find the answer. Note: If you know which electrolyte is affected, please Google it. The search results will likely show the risk factors and symptoms for its imbalance, and you can check out those on this page of my website
Motion sickness Anger, frustration and despair that we will still be stuck in our current life situation, even when the road trip, air flight or sea voyage ends. Feeling trapped
Desperate for love and approval but not knowing where to look for it. Worry, worry, worry. Trying to do make sure that everything is done (control) and gets done perfectly. Trying to avoid seeing an uncomfortable truth, denial. See labyrinthitis, Ménière's disease, nausea
Represents a need to develop our spirituality. See affected area
Ears Craving spiritual understanding and growth but fearing we will fail
Eyes Lacking compassion, empathy for self. “No one cares about my hurts, so why should I?”
Hair Tendency to overthink every little thing for fear of making a mistake. Feeling that we are at risk of imminent emotional, physical or verbal attack. If breakage occurs, can result from anger that the perceived attack has not happened yet
Heels Depriving self of enjoyment and blaming someone else for making us do so
Lips Unable to satisfy our thirst for something that we know is better left untouched. Feeling deprived
Hearing loss Fear of hearing what is not being spoken, avoiding hearing whatever is being spoken, wanting the noise to stop
Selective deafness Pattern of pretending to be unable to hear - not everything - just information we dislike or with which we disagree. Blocking out information that disagrees with our beliefs can be a crippling pattern, preventing open discussion about any potentially contentious matter (politics, religion, healthcare, etc.). Can result from a desperate need to be correct and in control. See echo chamber
Change the pattern
Meditate to learn why we need to be right, and visit WikiHow to learn How to deal with disagreement
Earache Distress about our spiritual environment (lots of blaming and finger-pointing happening), and feeling hopeless that it will ever change
Eustachian tube blockage Unwilling to pay attention to our emotional needs for fear of causing havoc in our family or group, and/or condemning self for inability to control our emotions when stressed
Fungus Low or unstable self-esteem, shame, unshed tears over what is being heard or not heard
Itchy Pay attention to what you are hearing or thinking. See signals
Labyrinthitis Confusion about our life purpose; feeling like we are just putting in time. Unsure of which life path to take and afraid that our entire life will be wasted in the wrong pursuit
Mastoiditis Tired of all of their noisy arguing; feeling responsible for it but not knowing how to make it stop. See infection
Ménière's disease Refusing to do what we know we ought to be doing, and making all sorts of excuses about it
Misophonia Loathing our personal environment and furious that no one understands or sympathises with our painful dilemma. Our constant fury toward the idiots around us, plus feeling impotent to smarten them up, makes us feel that these people will irritate us forever - we will never be rid of them. This constant stress lowers our vibrational frequency and creates so much tension that certain sounds actually seem to hurt us physically
Otosclerosis Family pattern in which affected members refuse to hear what certain other members have to say. If the unwillingness to hear is not addressed, it may eventually manifest in physical by altering the ear's bone structure
Pain Feeling trapped into listening to something you do not want to hear, or not hearing what you do want to hear. See signals
Polyps Trying to avoid hearing what others are saying
Seborrheic dermatitis Habitual griping in our thoughts due to feeling helpless against life’s many annoyances. Changing our attitude is the key to reducing and removing the condition. See self-condemnation
Tinnitus
Unable or unwilling to confront what we know we are avoiding. See signals
Tinnitus - Buzzing or humming Signal to let us know that our guide has specific, timely information for us. Ask and then pay attention to your thoughts, and to whatever is happening around you
Tinnitus - Ringing Thinking we know best and not wanting any disagreement about it. Irritation (anger)
Trapped water Hurrying through a normally enjoyable task to meet someone else's needs and unhappy about it
Wax build-up Meeting everyone else's needs before our own and unhappy about it. Unable or unwilling to speak out against unfair treatment. See fear of abandonment
Anorexia nervosa So desperate to have some control in a chaotic environment, that withholding food from self seems like the only solution. May be used to punish self or to spite an authority figure
Muscle dysmorphia Belief that we are ineffective, powerless, incompetent and incapable of fixing all the emotional turmoil in our family. See victim
Night eating syndrome Trying to avoid feeling the feelings surrounding a traumatic event that happened during the night and that keeps replaying in the thoughts, especially at night. See insomnia
Orthorexia nervosa Punishing self by building a persona of one who is dedicated to healthy eating - as a way to make amends for having caused the family to suffer. The more difficult it is to find “pure” foods, the less appetizing they are, and the more expensive they are, the better. The pattern has the added benefit of diverting attention from our supposed failures
Pica Blaming the person or people responsible for all the pain and suffering in our life, unwilling to forgive anyone - ever - just in case they played a role in it, and wanting them to see how badly we are suffering because of their failures. See grief, spite, revenge
Purging disorder Abject misery over the direction our life is taking, and feeling powerless to change it (feeling like a victim)
Rumination syndrome Wanting the family to know that we do not believe the spiritual food they are feeding us, and that it is sickening
Ligament damage Unable or unwilling to stay committed to our chosen path, or living without a firm purpose and so veering from one project to another without ever accomplishing anything and hating self for it
Subluxation
Not knowing which way to turn or where to look for guidance or assistance
Tennis elbow Feeling forced into wasting our time and energy in the wrong pursuit
Saying "No" but either being ignored or coaxed into agreement, or feeling that there is no way to get out of commitments that we felt pressured into accepting because of a fear of saying, "No". And it keeps happening. See mononucleosis
Chronic, habitual self-condemnation and fear of retribution for over- or under-reacting to the constant onslaught of challenges that life brings. See affected body part
Astigmatism
Unable to find something valuable in life on which to focus
Blepharitis Chronic sadness and not seeing that we have the power to change our circumstances. Waiting for somebody / everybody else to do something different or be different
Blindness If from birth A strong family pattern is occurring and no one sees it, and everyone is blaming someone else for making them be that way
If acquired Feeling that one has been 'blind-sided' by life. Deep fear of confronting a difficult or painful truth or a desire to hide the truth (see echo chamber)
Bloodshot Belief that someone is not seeing / appreciating all that we are supposedly doing for them, supposedly unselfishly
Cataracts Wanting to see the world not as it is, but as we want it to be, or as we think it used to be
Chalazion (eyelid cyst or meibomian cyst) Taking on other people’s responsibilities because we are unable to say, “No” to them for fear of losing their approval. See self-esteem. Or... Rushing in to do someone’s job for them because they will probably do it wrong. See perfectionism
Change the pattern
Learn to allow others the chance to experience the consequences that can come from not doing their job, or from not doing their job well
Choroidal melanoma Focusing on a fault or flaw in someone or something (could be self, another or humanity at large) and believing that it cannot/will not ever change. Resigned to living with what we see as a permanent flaw, rather than taking steps to change our opinion or helping another
Lazy eye Seeing our parents or caregivers not working together as a team, and fearing that it is only a matter of time until we get thrown off the team too
Presbyopia Inflexibility. Is it time for a new outlook on life?
Ptosis
Pattern of fighting with self over every single decision we make due to not having been allowed to make age-appropriate decisions during childhood and adolescence. We can become unable or unwilling to trust in self to do what is right. See contributing factors: cancerous tumour or cyst in the spinal column, neck trauma, stroke
Twitching Signal that something needs to be examined more closely
Vitreous detachment Belief that life is harsher for us than most others, and angry that our loved ones are not doing everything they can to make life easier for us, and providing us with a soft place to land
Chilblains Wishing to live in a different environment but seeing no way to get there, and feeling impatient and frustrated. See affected body part (face, fingers, toes) for more detail, as well as lupus, Raynaud's disease
Pain Wanting to hide from that which we fear will be a painful revelation or confrontation
Represents the manifestation of self-esteem into physical matter. It reflects our spiritual ability to protect ourselves from attack or recover from injury, and indicates our level of spiritual flexibility in meeting the challenges of life. See pain, signals
Myofascial pain syndrome
Spiritual pain that manifests in physical as small bumps on muscles that radiate pain if they are irritated. Resolve the spiritual pain to reduce physical discomfort
Arthritis Emotional pain from past experiences that has not yet been released (habitual lack of forgiveness for self and others). Every new emotional injury adds to the buildup
Athlete’s foot Feeling like an unknowing, unsuspecting victim of someone’s lack of caring
Broken foot Wishing for a troubling situation to change but unable or unwilling to do anything to make the change happen
Bunions Avoidance of our true calling, of truth, of desire. Habitually holding anyone or anything else but self responsible for our problems and failures, yet always feeling responsible for everyone and everything. Aggravated by having to carry someone else’s load or feeling that we are carrying the whole load alone and not being appreciated
Tailor's Bunion Unwilling to do a certain task and expecting others to do it for us because after all, it is easy for them so they should not mind doing it
Bursitis Unable or unwilling to adapt to unexpected changes on our life's path. See affected toe
Claw toes
Hanging on desperately for dear life due to feeling unsupported by those responsible for caring for us. See affected toe
Fungal infections Wanting to hide, and wanting to hide from, the (supposedly) shameful, dirty truth. Remember that while God does not ever judge, criticise or condemn us, he does allow us to experience the logical outcomes of our spiritual choices. See free will
Ganglion cyst Pattern of denying our true calling, both to self and to anyone who will listen
Haglund’s deformity What is gnawing at us? Unhappy with the path we are walking. Deep sorrow over a poor life choice and possibly blaming someone else for it
Hammertoe Fear. Clenching. Living in dread. Feeling as if constantly walking on broken glass (can show that our life path is filled with pain and needs to be swept clean). See affected toe
Heels
Represent core beliefs about the role we have taken on in this current lifetime
Dry or cracked Depriving self of enjoyment and blaming someone else for making us do so
Narrow Fear that we will never be able to do all that we are being expected to do
Metatarsalgia Unable or unwilling to comfort self, believing that we deserve to suffer - every step of our life’s path. See ball of the foot - pain
Morton’s neuroma Habitually selling self short to gain sympathy or to escape responsibilities, or habitually over-stating our abilities or accomplishments in order to gain someone's approval. See neuroma
Numb Belief that something we want to happen will never happen
Plantar fasciitis Regret over a life path taken that we did not desire or choose. Not that we are unhappy with the current situation; we just wonder what it would have been like to have been able to follow our chosen path
Plantar fibroma Fear that when our current stage of life or project is complete, no new 'next step' or project will be revealed, and we will become useless. Can be the "empty nest syndrome" manifesting in physical
If arising from the mother-to-be unintentionally exposing her unborn baby to alcohol, required life experiences are being presented for the entire family.
If arising from the mother-to-be intentionally exposing her unborn baby to alcohol, a karmic situation or debt exists between mother, baby and entire family.
Conviction that no one cares more about anyone or anything than us. Unable to discern the value of differences between people. Wishing to be left alone. Fear of the next attack, not only of the condition, but also from a loved one or a supposed friend. See autoimmune diseases
Represents how we feel about marriage or being single, partnerships and friendships. If injured, can be unrecognized or unresolved issues with a partner or associate
Represents our comfort or lack thereof with our place in the family. If injured, living in a dream world and feeling it is being threatened. If bent, can indicate that there will be childish, whiny behaviour if we do not get what we want or when we feel threatened
Arthritis Placing excessive importance on what others are doing wrong (judgment, criticism, condemnation). Lots of finger-pointing and shaming. Fear that all that needs to be done will not get done in time. See affected finger
Can occur if we are about to be tested and fear failure or success. Often used as an excuse to get out of commitments that we wish had not been made (avoidance) - just saying "no" can be a vaccine. The fear of being held responsible can make us wish we were sick and, since the Universal Intelligence responds to our thoughts, lo and behold, we get sick. Fear of being a victim. Deep need for one-on-one attention or to receive the same special considerations as our sick friends, or a desire to be looked after
H1N1 Wanting to be taken seriously, or to be rewarded in spite of our failures or shortcomings
Represents holding onto negative ideas or beliefs about self or others
Fungal infections / diseases Wanting to hide, and wanting to hide from, the (supposedly) shameful, dirty truth. It is important to remember that while God does not ever judge, criticise or condemn us, he does allow us to experience the logical outcomes of our spiritual choices. See free will, guilt
Athlete’s foot Feeling like an unknowing, unsuspecting victim of someone’s lack of caring
Sinus Unable or unwilling to acknowledge to others that we have suffered an incredibly painful experience, and there are reminders of it everywhere, making us feel it will be impossible to forget. We have built a spiritual dam to prevent our tears from flowing
Skin (pityriasis rosea or tinea versicolor) Wishing to be pitied for all of the pain we have experienced, and wanting to cover self in a protective blanket to prevent against further offenses
Valley fever Exposure to the fungus occurs within a few days of having made a decision to do (or not do) something and gradually starting to doubt self, but not willing to admit to anyone that we would like to change our choice for fear of looking stupid or weak-willed
Represents our ability to process, or digest, our thoughts, attitudes and emotions
Issues that can arise
Abscess Obsessive, poisonous thoughts that are focused on justifying our reasons for choosing to act or not act in a certain way
Attack Condemning self for a decision we made a short time ago, up to a day or two before the attack ("What have I done?!"). We might justify the decision in different ways, but inside, we fear that others think it was made for purely selfish reasons and are condemning us for it
Biliary dyskinesia Obsessively repeating our reasons to believe that nothing seems to work right for us - EVER. Could be something like, “God hates me” or, “Nobody ever helps or supports me”. See blame, victim
Cancer Obsessive, poisonous thoughts that have infected every belief we have about life and the process of living and hating self for thinking them, yet feeling the belief is fully justified and so doing nothing to change them
Common bile-duct Obsessivelyworrying about what others are thinking about us or our choices but wanting no argument or discussion about it because whatever we think is truth, right?
Gallbladder Obsessing about what others are thinking about us or our choices and believing our conclusion; they think we are no good
Pancreatitis Poisonous beliefs about the reason that a negative or painful life experience occurred
Gangrene Successfully convincing self of the truthfulness of all the horrible thoughts we have, and completely unwilling to look for other options
Perforation Giving up on ever finding good in anyone or anything, especially self
Polyps Falsely soothing our hurt feelings with bitter untruths
Sclerosing cholangitis Repeated bouts of vicious condemnation of self or others, followed by periods of remorse and hoping that the words are untrue but doubting that they are
Results from giving up on the idea that our pain and anguish can ever be compensated for by those who have harmed us (resentment), and that since our pain is worse than anyone else’s, it can never be resolved or released. See cellulitis, diabetes, infection
The glands represent our ability and/or desire to sustain and nurture ourselves. Their function is improved or impaired by our reactions to our life experiences. See affected glandular system:
Adenovirus infections Represent our ability to tolerate with patience the many irritations of life in physical. Flare-ups can indicate that a recent experience made us feel unknowingly angry or resentful - again
Prader-Willi syndrome One parent fails to meet the other's needs, even if they have not been spoken aloud. The ensuing despair, frustration and/or rage affect the developing fetus and the child is born with this condition. He or she is left trying to resolve the parent's anguish
Provide the building blocks by which energy may manifest into matter. When sperm (see testis) fertilizes egg (see ovary), an energy gateway opens, through which an incoming soul may enter physical life
Ovary Produces eggs, which if fertilized by sperm, are the means by which thought may manifest in matter
Issues that can arise
Cancer Unable or unwilling to let go of the life that could / should have been with the child we could / should have had. Fearing that God has forsaken us or is punishing us by not giving us what we want. Strong belief that something is terribly wrong with us and with anything we create
Ovarian cyst Wanting to do or create something that is outside of our realm of experience, but not knowing what it is or how to bring it into existence. See hormonal problems, pregnancy, endometriosis, pelvic infection
Cystadenomas Wanting to express our spirituality in a new way
Dermoid cysts Wanting to create something new in the physical world
Endometriomas Unrecognized desire to stay stuck in the past that makes us want to avoid change, yet craving change
Rupture Futile, impotent rage at feeling unable to fully express ourselves
Testis Produces sperm, the vehicle by which thought may become manifest in matter
Issues that can arise
Cancer A negative idea or belief about self, others, God, or the world in which we live, has formed and fear of it manifesting in reality is growing in intensity
Dry Tendency to overthink every little thing for fear of making a mistake. Feeling that we are at risk of imminent emotional, physical or verbal attack
Breakage Can result from anger that a perceived attack has not happened - yet
Arthritis Placing excessive importance on what others are doing wrong (judging, criticising, condemning). Lots of finger-pointing. Fear that all that needs to be done will not get done in time
Broken A recent decision has created unforeseen, unfavourable repercussions
Carpal tunnel syndrome Doing a job that we would rather not be doing, and feeling unfulfilled, unappreciated and frustrated, and resisting making any changes
Dupuytren's contracture Trying to understand an important spiritual concept that seems just beyond our grasp. It is related to our family dynamic and feels more important with each passing year, yet harder to pin down. Not 'getting it' only makes matters worse for self and exasperated family members. See birth abnormalities, What is karma?
Ganglion cyst Pattern of denying our true calling, both to self and to anyone who will listen
Numb or tingling or vibrating Belief that we will never find our ideal career. Signal that we are being guided, for example, if shopping and our hand starts tingling over a certain object - either BUY it or BYE it - that is to say, it is time to ask whether to buy it or leave it
Palm - if injured Unable or unwilling to give and take, or wanting to slap someone
See addiction, abandonment, guilt, shame, self-condemnation Chronic Can be created by a need to soothe or placate ourselves for putting up with abuse from others. We may think we are rewarding ourselves, but is it really a reward if it hurts us?
Occasional Can occur after celebrating something for which we feel no real joy
Aneurysm (thoracic aortic) Unable or unwilling to admit to self that we made mistakes that harmed our loved ones
Angina Sudden, intense fear that we risk repeating a past mistake
Aortic dissection (The most common aortic catastrophe) Extreme difficulty in understanding how someone could have been so cruel
Arrhythmia Unable or unwilling to submit to a routine or schedule for fear of appearing weak
Atrial fibrillation Wanting to comply with schedules and routines set by others because it is the right thing to do, but fiercely resisting, because the thought of having to do what ‘they’ say creates so much mental chaos and emotional turmoil that it is physically unsettling
Broken heart syndrome Triggered by stressful situations such as the death of a loved one, a serious physical illness or surgery. Results from a sudden realization that we are not in control of life and death situations. See cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest Sudden fear that our life choices have been incorrect and hurtful (see forgiveness) and that there is no way to fix the damage (shame)
Cardiomyopathy Unable or unwilling to acknowledge the truth about our family's spiritual environment
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia Hiding the truth about our pain (even from self) so that everyone will believe our made-up stories about how kind and loving our family is or was
Dilated Wanting to be all things to all people. Can occur due to wanting to solve everyone else's problems as a way to avoid dealing with our own
Heart disease Pattern of avoiding dealing with our problems in favour of focusing on matters beyond our control. Can also manifest in our physical home as heating/cooling system problems. Those with heart disease may be perceived to be heartless, or at the other end of the spectrum, selfless
Heart problems in children Can be a reflection of spiritual/emotional difficulties within the family unit. Heart/lung disorders can also manifest in our physical home as drainage and/or heating/cooling system problems. Irregular heartbeat can show that we are unable or unwilling to follow a schedule or a routine. See birth abnormalities
Murmur Family pattern of being emotionally cold or emotionally smothering - in the extreme - and condemning any family member who dares to behave differently. See birth abnormalities, karma
Pericardial cancer Fear that the protective spiritual wall we have built around our emotions will collapse, leaving us at risk of experiencing the emotions of our traumatic childhood events once again
Pericarditis Squeezing the joy out of life with never-ending thoughts about how circumstances or other people are preventing us from enjoying life (blame). Could be our job, our past, fear of what the future holds, or family members, friends, co-workers, or even complete strangers Change the pattern Learn to build stable self-esteem
Femoral Feeling trapped and wanting to run away but unable to leave the current situation for fear of even worse conditions elsewhere. Victim
Hiatal Living in an overly controlled environment; too much pressure to follow rules and live up to others' expectations. Anger, repression, suppression
Incisional Stubbornly holding onto old emotional wounds (resentment) and feeling fully justified in doing so
Paresophageal Forcing self into believing what we know to be a horrific lie in order to maintain a relationship
Sports Waiting for someone to see how hard we are trying, in spite of how much it hurts us. The hope is that the more it hurts, the more sympathy, or compassion, or caring we will receive. See martyr
HSV-3 - Shingles Childish reaction to a challenging life experience. Belief that there is no protection from the ugliness and negativity in the world. Victim
HSV-3 - Ramsay Hunt syndrome (or Herpes Zoster Oticus) Desire to hide away from the ugliness and negativity in others, and either denying or not realizing that it is also within self. It is within everyone in human form
HHV-4 - Epstein-Barr virus Saying "No" but either being ignored or coaxed into agreement, or feeling that there is no way to get out of commitments that we felt pressured into accepting because of a fear of saying, "No". And it keeps happening. See mononucleosis
Arthritis Unable to move forward for fear of leaving someone or something behind
for fear of seeming disloyal, or of being left behind (fear of abandonment) or of becoming useless. Unable or unwilling to release an out-dated belief
Broken Anger that we are being forced to change because of changes that occurred that were beyond our control. See victim
Pet hoarding Belief that no one will care for this poor, defenseless animal except me. This expresses an unresolved inner conflict of having received what we think was too little or too much attention from our caregivers
Represent our ability to regulate our emotional reactions to challenging life experiences. See glands
Issues that can arise
Andropause Major physical life change that can create challenges to our self-esteem. Can show how well or poorly we adapt to change. Can help us better understand the challenges facing adolescents as they experience puberty, or the physical challenges facing females throughout life (see compassion). Meditating to understand the spiritual component of the physical issues arising can reduce frequency and duration of symptoms
Imbalance Unable or unwilling to adapt to changes that are seemingly out of our control. See victim
Lipedema
Attitude that says: "I am worthless and I have no redeeming qualities. There is no way to change who I am so I'm stuck here, as is." This can lead to feelings of hopelessness and isolation, and can cripple any desire to see ourselves differently. It can lead to a thought pattern that says, "Why should I even bother trying anything. Nothing I do ever works for me." See birth abnormalities (including genetic disorders), legacy family pattern, victim
Menopause Major physical life change that can create challenges to maintain our sense of self. Can show us how well or how poorly we adapt to change. Can help us better understand the challenges that face adolescents as they experience puberty (see compassion). Like the flu and the menstrual cycle, menopause is often used as an excuse when one needs a rest and yet is unable or unwilling to speak up for self. It is also used as an excuse to under-perform or to be 'bitchy'. Those who have severe problems with menopause may have a victim or martyr mentality. Pain or discomfort can be reduced, or even completely eliminated, by just saying "No" without guilt. The uncomfortable effects of hot flashes can be reduced by paying attention to our critical or condemning thoughts. The uncomfortable effects of frequent urination (nocturia) can be reduced by decreasing worry (see Section 9, How to stop worrying)
Chronic, compulsive need to receive focused, sympathetic attention from an authority figure, to steal attention from others (see envy), to avoid responsibilities, to be in crisis, or to punish self by assuming that we have a serious or life-threatening disease so as to compensate for any success we may have.
Fear of retribution (from God) for every mistake that we have ever made; or fear that we are not living up to our life purpose and so will be punished; or fear that we have no value and no right to be alive, or at least that we should be suffering. Worry, worry, worry. See Munchausen's syndrome by proxy, somatic or psychosomatic symptom disorder
The brain is the soul’s wheelhouse during physical incarnation; the pineal gland is its helm, and the pituitary and hypothalamus glands are its commanders. This gland stimulates or inhibits many of our body's most important processes in accordance with our reactions to our life experiences
When given an opportunity to do something helpful or productive, we often use the old excuse of, "I don’t feel like it." What we are really saying is, “No”. It is all about power and control, and doing as we have been asked can be seen as a sign of weakness. Saying “I don't feel like it” is the polite way of keeping control and feeling strong. The challenge is to do as asked, even though we may not want to. Instead of telling ourselves that we are already doing enough, make that extra effort. Be prepared to work though, because once we get started, our mindset usually changes and enthusiasm sets in. Note: This pattern is not a manifestation oflaziness
Autoimmune disorders Our immune system becomes out of balance due to not knowing whether to expect cruelty or kindness from those around us, and it over-compensates with self-protection - just in case
Complex disorder caused by a combination of several physical and spiritual conditions; however, the root spiritual cause can be traced to a desire to withhold pleasure either from self or from our partner
Change the pattern: Meditate to learn the contributing thought patterns. Build a pattern of forgiveness of self for past words spoken or unspoken and deeds done or not done
Sounds like "I never get what I want" or "When is it going to be my turn?"
Bacterial versus Viral infections
The difference between bacterial and viral infections is that some bacterial infections can occur spontaneously. In such a case, the spiritual component is purely from within self, that is, from our thoughts, and requires no input from the environment to manifest in physical.
Communicable infections, whether bacterial or viral, are spread by contact with infected people or contaminated surfaces, air, food or water. With these, the spiritual component arises from within self but the infection requires input from the environment to manifest in physical
Delayed ejaculation Self-condemnation to the point of denying self the pleasure of fulfillment. Often carries over into other areas of life besides sex/reproduction
Joints Overcompensating for spiritual deficits. See affected joint
Lipedema Attitude that says: "I am worthless and I have no redeeming qualities. There is no way to change who I am so I'm stuck here, as is." This can lead to feelings of hopelessness and isolation, and can cripple any desire to see ourselves differently. It can lead to a thought pattern that says, "Why should I even bother trying anything. Nothing I do ever works for me." See birth abnormalities (including genetic disorders), legacy family pattern, victim
Panniculitis Holding onto self-hatred, believing that to not do so would be disloyal to those who taught us to do so. See affected body part
Related conditions: Sclerosing mesenteritis
Ant bites
Given that ants are social creatures and very hard-working, a bite from one could indicate it is time to get to work on something we have been putting off doing, or it is time to connect with someone we have been putting off contacting
Broken Fear that a recent decision or event is going to have disastrous results
Dislocation Sudden loss of spiritual stability and faith that we are doing what is right for us
Lockjaw Unable or unwilling to stop obsessing about the reason for a recent injury, possibly blaming someone for it. Forgiveness is key to easing the effects
Osteonecrosis Unable or unwilling to stop complaining. Intense belief that others are not living up to their responsibilities and that we are beyond reproach; that we have done nothing whatsoever to create our current difficulties. See help-rejecting complainer
Subluxation Not knowing which way to turn or where to look for guidance or assistance
TMJ disorder Displeasure with our emotional environment but feeling unable or stubbornly unwilling to do anything about it. Wanting everyone else to change. Rigid, negative beliefs. See blame, victim
Arthritic (aching) Over-compensating for a perceived weakness in a particular area. Often develops after a joint has been injured, but releasing anger and blame over the injury can be help to prevent it from forming. See affected joint
Bursitis
Represents inflexibility, unwillingness to 'go with the flow'. See affected joint
Cracking - Intentional Feeling that we have no voice and are not worthy of receiving attention. See affected joint
Cracking - Unintentional Not acting on our desires, not knowing them yet wanting some way to be recognized. See affected joint
Dislocation Lack of spiritual stability and faith that we are doing what is right for us. See affected joint
Inflammation Overcompensating for spiritual deficits. See affected joint
Ligament damage
Unable or unwilling to stay committed to our chosen path, or living without a firm purpose and so veering from one project to another without ever accomplishing anything and hating self for it
Pain Unable or unwilling to do that which needs to be done. See affected joint
Subluxation Not knowing which way to turn or where to look for guidance or assistance. See affected joint
Kidney problems Unable or unwilling to discern truth due to having had dishonest caregiver(s) in childhood, relying on dishonest authority figures in adulthood, and wanting to be treated like a child so as to avoid conflict with them. Hating every minute of it but unable or unwilling to make any meaningful changes. See victim
Direct damage to the kidneys Occurs as a result of a recent (within the previous 1-5 days) childish, petulant, mean-spirited decision made purely to hurt self or others
Proteinurea Belief that our strength can only be used if someone gives us permission. Can result if a parent or caregiver publicly shames a child for not being able to prevent making a mistake or for suffering an injury. The child’s resulting anger and shattered self-esteem can set up a behaviour pattern whereby the child becomes emotionally stunted and therefore overly reliant on others for emotional leadership. See fear of failure or success, fear of looking stupid
Stones Obsessing about what others think about us or our choices and believing that they think we are stupid, because we believe we are stupid and therefore unworthy. Tendency to deprive self of basic spiritual needs due to condemning self and feeling like a martyr or a victim
Dislocation Lack of spiritual stability and faith that we are doing what is right for us
Effusion (Inflamed or swollen) Angry about always feeling like we have to be the one to let other people have their way. When are they going to thank me for it? When are they going to let me have my way for a change?
Floating kneecap Trying too hard to protect self from unknown dangers or enemies. Living in constant fear
Inclusion body myositis Terrified at the thought of the next challenge and the damage it will do to our life, and expecting it to
come in the very next moment
Knock-kneed Fear, fear, fear and not having been taught healthy coping tools
Ligament damage Unable or unwilling to stay committed to our chosen path, or living without a firm purpose and so veering from one project to another without ever accomplishing anything and hating self for it
Meniscus pain Feeling that we are under assault from a trusted source. They are telling us something we do not wish to hear and there is no way to protect self from the ugly truth
Meniscus tear A long-held belief has been found to be untrue, and the new truth feels like a blow to our ego
Osgood-Schlatter disease Difficulty in processing rapid change; impatient to see what is coming next. Looking everywhere for guidance as to what kind of person to be, but not knowing whose opinion to trust, or after whom to model self
Subluxation Not knowing which way to turn or where to look for guidance or assistance
These glands serve both physical and spiritual purposes. The physical purpose is to maintain the eye surface via tears that cleanse and moisturize. Spiritually, these glands provide us with a release for strong emotions (anger, fear, joy, relief, unconditional love) via tears released during crying. The act of crying is a physical expression of our spiritual pain or pleasure
Blocked tear duct
Can result from habitually not allowing self to cry over important life experiences, whether they caused us pain or pleasure. Stifling self-expression is a sure sign that we have suffered repression
Dry eyes
Lacking compassion, empathy for self. “No one cares about my hurts, so why should I?”
Prolapse Unable or unwilling to change that we are overburdened and overstressed. We may find it difficult to ask for help even when we are desperate
Tumour Whether benign or malignant, a tumour can indicate that our thoughts are focused on painful issues that need to be acknowledged, resolved and released. See Spiritual decluttering
Broken Fear that a recent decision was horribly wrong or that a recent negative experience proves that we are unable to make our way though life. See femur, fibula, tibia
Rotation of femur, fibula or tibia Zigzagging through life due to searching everywhere for a solution but unable to decide on a particular path in case it is the wrong one. See help-rejecting complainer
Shin splints Trying too hard to get something distasteful over and done with, or trying to achieve too much, too fast in order to win approval from a harsh critic, possibly self
Spider veins Wishing we were someplace - anyplace - else, or with someone - anyone - else, and feeling stuck in the planning process to make any changes
Varicose veins Wishing we were someplace - anyplace - else, or with someone - anyone - else, but unable or unwilling to do anything about it (victim)
Ligament damage Unable or unwilling to stay committed to our chosen path, or just living without a firm purpose and so veering from one project to another without ever accomplishing anything and hating self for it
Biting If accidental Biting back words that, if spoken aloud, could cause trouble
If on purpose
Wanting to show someone how badly we want to get it right
Chapped or burning Burning to express negative thoughts, attitudes or emotions
Cheilitis Holding onto hurtful beliefs even if we know they are false
Cold sores or fever blisters Sudden idea that "I'm so bad" or "I'm so wonderful", and unable or unwilling to accept that we are no better or worse than anyone else - we are just normal
Cracked Unable or unwilling to allow others the dignity of making mistakes
Dry Unable to satisfy our thirst for something that we know is better left untouched. Feeling deprived
Pouting Feeling sorry for self and wanting the world to know that we have been offended. See victim
Represents our ability to express or process strong emotions
Issues that can arise
Liver diseases Anger, envy, jealousy, revenge - just sitting there being relished and savoured, and unwilling to acknowledge it all as being negative, harmful and hurtful
Cancer Processing our life experiences with an “everybody else is an idiot and has caused all my problems" attitude (blame), or "I'm an idiot and everybody else is better than me" (self-condemnation). Deep-seated, long-standing anger and feeling fully justified in holding onto it.
Fear of abandonment. See liver diseases
Cirrhosis Stubborn refusal to see the good - in self, in others, in the world. "What's the point?"
Can happen if we are not concentrating on what we are doing in the moment. If it happens often, can be a sign of living in victim mode, a need to live in chaos so as to avoid dealing with unresolved issues, or an unrecognized need to be nurtured
Represent our ability to give ourselves breathing room, to feel free to make choices, express our thoughts and live life as we would like. Lung disorders can manifest in our physical home as heating / cooling system problems. See upper respiratory infections
Issues that can arise
Asthma Habitually responding to the unknown with agitation, anxiety, confusion, distrust, fear - a reflection of the home environment. An attack can be a way to control a tense family situation
Bronchitis Feeling forced into being the responsible one, and angry about it. Feeling under-appreciated
Cancer If the individual smokes, look for the real reason for starting smoking. If the individual has never smoked, look for a “smothering” attitude (could be smothering the truth, could be smothering a loved one, could be being smothered by a loved one, etc.). Is the individual in a co-dependent relationship?
Legionnaires’ disease Using others’ negative behaviour as an excuse to be mean, nasty or childish
Pleurisy Reacting to a recent life lesson by rejecting or resisting it. If the lesson is accepted and absorbed, full healing is possible. If it is not, a pattern may develop of reacting to future life lessons in the same way, with the resulting pleurisy becoming chronic
Pneumonia Extreme disappointment that an important opportunity has been missed, or extreme fear that we just made a very large mistake. See COVID-19
Pontiac fever Sickening feeling that we have been cheated out of the good things in life - again
Tuberculosis Belief that we are weak. Feeling at the mercy of those who are strong and in a position of power. Giving up on our ability to survive. See HIV / AIDS
Pathological Purposely weaving a web of lies around a kernel of truth to keep everyone wondering and guessing, so that we ALWAYS remain in control and at top-of-mind. When taken to the utter extreme, can become Pseudo Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy
"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” Charles Spurgeon
Whether from birth or developing later in life, a karmic situation in which the affected person either experienced, or caused someone else to experience, what it is like to be at the complete mercy of someone with a complete lack of empathy or compassion. Their challenge now is to learn, at soul level, that all are equally worthy to be treated with dignity, respect, caring and compassion. See birth abnormalities
Pattern of repeating words that someone else has just spoken, in effect stealing them from the person who expressed the original idea. Can result from a fear of speaking our own thoughts (which we fear might sound silly), or fear of being disagreed with and feeling incompetent to explain our viewpoint. The person being repeated may feel as if they were robbed
Change the pattern: If someone does it to us While we cannot make anyone else change - or even want to change - we can help by talking about it with them. After all, they might not even know that they do this
Taking these steps will elevate your endorphins and prepare your body to accept healing. Then just before the procedure, mindfully repeat the above steps and repeat, "I'm in good hands" as it begins
Energetic representations of our life experiences and our reactions to them. Memory is an elusive creature; however, here is a brief explanation of its workings from a spiritual viewpoint.
An individual has an experience. A personal memory is created in the brain via the firing of neurons. The memory contains every single detail of the experience, including informational input from the experience itself (who, when, where, why, what, how) and sensory input from the physical organs (sight, smell, sound, taste, touch and thought).
Each of the neurons consists of not only a personal, physical memory, but a spiritual or "quantum" memory. The personal memory is stored in the brain, while the quantum memory is stored in the akashic or soul record. Upon physical death of the individual, the life experience is reviewed and the soul is prepared for its next set of required life experiences. The records may be accessed during an incarnation as well as during intervals between incarnations, to review a soul's spiritual progress
Issues that can arise
Alzheimer’s disease Chronic self-deception. Habitually denying that we played any role in our negative experiences, yet feeling guilt over choices we made that we know had devastating consequences, and/or a strong desire to make everyone believe that we are innocent. In other words, wanting to live in a fairy tale and escape being held responsible (see fear of retribution). The underlying guilt and shame can create a victim mentality and a constant need to blame. See dementia
Forgetfulness Often used as an excuse for obsessive/compulsive checking and rechecking. This is not forgetfulness though - this is inability or unwillingness to be in the moment. Can be a means of bringing extra attention to self, as a way of saying, "You are not important enough for me to bother remembering anything about you" or as a way to cover up our mistakes or shortcomings. Habitually using forgetfulness as an excuse can contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's disease. See ADD / ADHD
Remembering everything
Constantly reminding self of events, losses, experiences, victories or hurts in case they are needed to gain the upper hand in arguments (see guilt trips), or to give us a sense of superiority
Transient global amnesia
Occurs when we relax into a higher level of consciousness that enables our guide to present information from a past or future life experience that has bearing on our current incarnation. See Akashic records. Contact the author to discuss your experience to gain more clarity
Signifies the start of a new cycle, a new way of life, or a new opportunity. Can also represent recognition of our limitations, or that we have a pattern of fighting any change suggested by others (see defiance), refusing to go with the flow, or arguing just for the sake of being disagreeable. The cycle can be a guaranteed week or two every month when we can blame our body instead of admitting that we have needs. Like the flu and menopause, this process is often used as an excuse to under-perform or to be mean.
Those who have painful cycles may have a victim or a martyr mentality. Such pain, discomfort and other effects can be reduced, or even eliminated, by not allowing self the luxury of using this as an excuse. After all, the Universal Intelligence cooperates with our desires. Some lie and say they have painful cycles even if they do not; this can arise from a desire to play on the sympathies of others, or to escape responsibilities. See infertility, miscarriage, pelvis, pregnancy, uterine fibroids, uterus
Issues that can arise
Adenomyosis Unresolved pain and agony over our childhood, and/or the children we have or have not had. Agonizing over the sort of parents we had or the sort of parent we have or would have been
Amenorrhea If not caused by breastfeeding, pregnancy or menopause: Deep and possibly unrecognized fear of any or all of the following: being an adult with responsibilities, being a female adult, attracting sexual attention, becoming pregnant, giving birth, becoming a parent
Endometritis Unrecognized anger toward self and our part in the reproductive process
Menorrhagia Results from a legacy family pattern of cyclic emotional and/or physical abuse toward the family’s female members or its children. This creates an unrecognized belief that life as a woman is all about suffering, with the body cooperating with our expectation. See premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Metrorrhagia Results from a legacy family pattern of cyclic, predictable, emotional or physical violence toward the family’s female members or children
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder For some, menstruation is a thing to be dreaded. There can be no comfort because the next cycle is just around the corner, waiting to hurt us. This can result from a family pattern of cyclic, albeit unpredictable, emotional or physical violence toward the family's female members or its children
Premenstrual syndrome For some, the monthly cycle is a reminder of all that is wrong in their life. The weight of such a concern manifests as an increased emotional burden which in turn creates physical discomfort
Reflects our inability or unwillingness to live life with a high enough level of emotional and behavioral wisdom to prevent inner chaos and protect ourselves from harmful activities.
Knowing whether we have had a spiritual experience or are suffering mental illness can help us stay on track with our spiritual development. Check out “Is it a spiritual experience or mental illness?”, a CBC Radio Canada presentation
Aggressive/passive behaviour Obnoxious behaviour designed to force others into submission. This childish, abusive pattern results from growing up in an extremely controlled household or an environment with no boundaries at all. The aggressive phase can manifest as shouting orders, criticisms or guilt trips, throwing temper tantrums, threatening physical or financial assault, or abandonment. When the victim submits and becomes obedient and docile, the passive phase then begins. The aggressor shows mercy by showering the victim with affection, warmth and praise, giving gifts or rewards and generally being sweet and attentive... until the next time. The passive phase lures the victim into a false sense of security, and can even create a guilty feeling for ever having doubted the aggressor
Bi-polar disorder Seemingly never-ending cycle of extreme self-approval and extreme self-hatred - usually in direct response to another's words or actions that have been taken as either a reward or a personal attack. Unable or unwilling to accept self as just another soul in human form, doing well at times and poorly at other times. Chronically unmet need to receive loving attention, and so doing all that we can to receive attention whenever possible by being either the very best or the very worst - at everything
Depressive phase Occurs after a perceived failure and thinking "I give up." "I'm useless and horrible and everybody hates me." "I'm not perfect and everyone sees it." "I can't bear the shame." "God hates me." "I hate me.”
Manic phase Occurs after a perceived success and thinking “I can do anything and everything.” “The rules don't apply to me (arrogance).” "I don't care what God - or anyone else - thinks of me."
Borderline Personality Disorder Profound sense that one was, is, and always will be, a failure, and incapable of 'correct' thought or action. Often comes as a result of a child having every choice controlled by others or of having no one to provide guidance, in other words, no experience of what it is like to make right or wrong choices in a safe learning environment. This can result in a nearly complete lack of self-trust, along with anger at the imposed control of others and fear of having that control removed (fear of abandonment). See inner conflict
Chronic confusion
Can be caused by habitual repetition of negative thoughts, or by believing the constant criticism from our caregivers or loved ones. Too many people to please. See fear of looking stupid
Conduct disorder Chronic feelings of intense rage and indignation over our life situation, along with a belief that it will never change because those who are responsible for us, those who should care the most, are hurting - not helping - us
Depersonalization-derealization disorder
Unable or unwilling to acknowledge that our choices, our actions, or our words, may have helped to create our current dilemma
Depression
Depression is not a constant state , being more like waves on the ocean. Just as we are recovering from a bout, a new experience can trigger another episode. Depression can become a reflex reaction to a specific experience, like making a mistake (whether anyone else knows about it), disappointing someone, or someone saying "no" to us. Until the root cause has been recognized and dealt with, the condition can only be managed.
Depression is based in our self-worth and self-esteem. A wave of depression often occurs if we feel that we have lost the approval of someone who is very important to us. If our sense of self is completely wrapped up in that individual, as can happen when living or working in co-dependent relationships, we feel we will lose our identity without their approval. We will do almost anything to cope with our sense of loss and deprivation. Usually this means doing any number of negative behaviours in the hope of getting that person to help us recover and buy back into the relationship. Then, we tell ourselves, everything will be ok again.
And it will be, for a little while. Until, almost from out of the blue, another experience will trigger another wave of self-hatred. Then we are right back where we started … punishing and hurting self ... going on a binge of alcohol or drug usage, starving ourselves or overeating / purging, withholding communication, shopping for things we do not need with money we do not have, cutting ourselves until we bleed, contemplating or attempting suicide, stopping doing the things we truly love to do … oh, the list is endless.
There is another way to live, but it means changing how we relate to others, and more importantly, how we relate to ourselves. It means becoming aware of - and changing - our thoughts, attitudes, emotions, beliefs and desires. If depression is hurting your quality of life, see choose a pattern
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder For some, menstruation is a thing to be dreaded. There can be no comfort because the next cycle is just around the corner, waiting to hurt us. This can result from a family pattern of cyclic, albeit unpredictable, emotional or physical violence toward the family’s female members or its children. See premenstrual syndrome
Rejection sensitive dysphoria Unable to tolerate the seeming loss of others' approval without falling into an emotional tailspin that can trigger any number of negative
behaviours. The perceived loss can result from the slightest disagreement with our opinions, or any suggestion as to how we might improve something we have done, or even a hint that we may have erred. See self-esteem
Help-rejecting complainer Living from one catastrophe or heartache to the next and, although seeming to want help to change their seemingly dire situation, resisting any suggestions that could help. They say things like "I've tried that already." "That won't work for me because..." "Nothing ever works right for me." Exasperating for us, but even more so for them. The spiritual component is being stuck in a feedback loop of craving sympathetic attention and recognition for all of their suffering, but needing to keep on suffering to justify their compulsion. See blame, victim Note: Someone with this issue read this description and said, "This is dumb and it's not even accurate." Exactly the pattern.
Midlife crisis Feeling stuck and knowing that we cannot go on any longer as we have, and feeling a desperate need to do something, anything, to relieve the craving for change. So we try a new job, or mate, or home, or car, or whatever, but quickly find that nothing helps. The wise realize that the solution is not out there, it is within ourselves... we need to change ourselves.
The craving can arise from having carried emotional and spiritual burdens for many years. The thought of carrying them for another few decades is too much to bear. The solution? Check out Spiritual decluttering
Behaviour done out of a profound need to protect self from the actions and/or opinions of others
Fear of revealing our true nature, and protecting self by hiding within various acting roles
Desire to "keep them guessing". The benefits are multiple: Gives us a sense of always being in control, because since only "I" know the secret, others can never be sure with whom they are dealing. If someone expresses displeasure with us, we can tell ourselves that it does not really matter because it was not really us that they condemned
Spiritual effects Gradual loss of desire or ability to recall our true self, unwillingness to confront the truth about our motives, unstable self-esteem
Change the pattern Meditate to learn the initial reasons for choosing the behaviour
Narcissism Belief that everything is all about Me, everyone is thinking about Me, that Me is always correct, and anyone who disagrees is a threat to be destroyed, shouted down or publicly ridiculed. Belief that it is not enough to win - everyone else has to lose. Chronic refusal to give others a chance to speak. The pattern often leads to isolation, as very few people want to be around someone who is unwilling to listen, share the spotlight or give credit to another; however, if the narcissist happens to hold a position of power or authority, many are only too eager to forego their personal needs and sell out in favour of self-promotion. See self-importance
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hiding our anguish and futile rage over being unable to change certain situations creates a chronic need to do something, anything, to divert our attention from them. OCD behaviours result, since doing a behaviour, even if self-destructive, or repeating certain thoughts, allows us to feel as if we have a bit of control. See addiction
Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviours Unable to cope with life without doing certain routines when certain things have happened, or a seemingly uncontrollable urge to repeat a behaviour, whether it is acted out. Often done in response to repression or suppression of strong emotions, to gain some measure of control when we feel like a victim. Form of addiction that can be as difficult to treat as chemical dependency; however, if dedicated to healing self, tremendous change is possible. Before repeating any behaviour, it is important to remember that we have the ability to choose. See free will, obsessive/compulsive disorder, perfectionism
Physical effects Self-soothing by using substances or behaviours to excess. Doing so can repel people (sometimes that is the whole idea) or anger them (a side benefit). The behaviours often end up creating the exact situation we think we are avoiding
Paranoia Certain that everyone (all sentient beings and the Universe) and everything in the environment that has been perverted by humans, is plotting against Me and watching Me and waiting for Me to fail - to teach Me that I am powerless against them. My negative life experiences result because of them, not because of Me. The pattern can result from too little or too much control by our caregivers and/or positive versus negative attention, as well as parental failure to model balanced responsibility. See anxiety, avoidance, child abuse, fear, self-esteem, self-importance, self-righteousness
Passive/aggressive disorder Unable or unwilling to stand up for self but resenting others' supposed lack of respect and supposed need to be in control. Constant grumbling, griping and whining but unwilling to take responsibility for our role in any negative situation (victim)
Reactive attachment disorder Results from a lack of forming healthy attachments with caregivers in early childhood, due to caregivers' being unable or unwilling to connect emotionally with the child - not the other way around. Can become a generational family pattern
Schizophrenia Can result from the following habitual thought patterns and emotions: self-condemnation , guilt, shame, futile anger, distrust, distress, anxiety; along with a childhood filled with chaos, chronic emotional instability, trauma, and/or a lack of positive parental attention. Additionally, the condition may be a karmic requirement, e.g., needing to learn to feel compassion for those who are at the mercy of their caregivers and lack self-determination
Can be triggered by the spiritual or physical health conditions of the fetus or the mother. Fetal failure for any reason may cause uterine infection (septic miscarriage). See pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy Can occur if the channel opened for the incoming soul is closed due to the mother's self-esteem suffering a damaging blow in the days just before conception, along with a fear that regaining it will be impossible
Blighted ovum Situation in which the mother's stubbornly-held belief about self being unloved by God determines the embryo's failure
Intrauterine fetal demise
A soul's first entry, or re-entry after a traumatic prior life experience (see reincarnation), into human form may be done in gradually lengthening stages of time being spent in physical. The same soul may or may not return to this mother
Represent inability or unwillingness to protect self and our property
Related to a lack of self-worth and/or self-approval. Such beliefs can result from family behavioural patterns, which in effect say to the Universe that "I am not worthy to live in comfort" or "I deserve to suffer" or "I am a horrible person". These beliefs can be related to chronic guilt or shame, or feeling like a victim. Gaining money does not resolve the pattern unless the underlying thought patterns are recognized and resolved. If they are not, having money can actually create other self-destructive behaviours like addictions, eating disorders, hoarding
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), adult-onset Denying our chronic, desperate need to avoid discussing painful issues or sensitive subjects, yet yearning to bring them out into the open. The issue here is fighting with self over whether to discuss something that is important to us or keep it hidden. Of course we all have reasons for wanting to avoid discussing some subjects; often it is because we think others will react poorly when we raise topics that they themselves wish to avoid.
This not knowing which topics are safe to discuss - the indecision - creates a push-pull effect on the body. Nerves and muscles are unconsciously tightened and relaxed at a furious pace, creating unimaginable strain on the systems. After many years of living with this pattern, damage occurs at cellular level. The body is eventually unable to cope and ALS results.
Not everyone with this issue develops ALS (see Primary Lateral Sclerosis). For those with ALS, the behaviour is severe, chronic and long-standing. It is not just one topic that is avoided - the indecision manifests in all choices of topics to share or avoid discussing. Those that are discussed that meet with negative responses or reactions cause us to judge, criticise and condemn self for making trouble. Those that are kept hidden remain in the thoughts creating further damage.
The challenge is to change the pattern, that is, to share and discuss what is important to us and to keep hidden that which we do not yet wish to disclose, in the knowledge that we cannot control how others react. Their reactions are just that - their reactions
Kennedy’s disease Maternal pattern of legacy resentment of male family members that manifests physically in her son(s). The son feels extreme dissatisfaction with the way life is working out but is unable to express it verbally, given the family dynamics. See birth abnormalities and What is karma?
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) Fear that the family unit is breaking up and not wanting it to change in any way. See polio. This is a form of "empty nest syndrome" manifesting in physical
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Denying our chronic, desperate need to avoid discussing painful issues or sensitive subjects, yet yearning to bring them out into the open. The issue here is fighting with self over whether to discuss something that is important to us or keep it hidden. Of course we all have reasons for wanting to avoid discussing some subjects; often it is because we think others will react poorly when we raise topics that they themselves wish to avoid.
This not knowing which topics are safe to discuss - the indecision - creates a push-pull effect on the body. Nerves and muscles are unconsciously tightened and relaxed at a furious pace, creating unimaginable strain on the systems. Coming to peace with self-expression can ease symptoms and potentially avoid the condition becoming Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Ageusia Lack of sense of taste represents inability or unwillingness to discern the dangers that our negative thoughts pose to our physical health, making us
less able to protect ourselves. See COVID-19
Bad breath (halitosis) Hiding the truth that one believes to be ugly and wishes were untrue but thinking it does not matter what we believe anyway because no one can read our mind, right?
Cancer Chewing on poisonous words. Incorrect beliefs that negatively flavour all of life's experiences
Canker sores Biting back poisonous words, even if we think they are true. To avoid infection and speed healing, discover or acknowledge the real reason for thinking them and for not saying them
Deep need to be perfect - not so much to be a better person, but rather to make someone else see how hard we are trying to win their approval. Feeling overburdened and hopeless that the burden will ever be lifted, but unwilling to do anything to change it. See martyr, victim
Chronic need for sympathetic attention - from everyone. Failure to recognize that others have needs and feelings too. Can manifest as a spouse murdering a pregnant mate or a child to kill a parent, sibling or pet. See martyr, self-importance, jealousy
Pseudo Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Can occur with pathological lying with made up lies about loved ones, sometimes claiming that one or more of them has died. Why? To play on people's gullibility and sympathy, in the hopes of being excused from obligations and responsibilities, because after all, they have to attend a FUNERAL!
Diastasis recti Trying too hard to fix something on our own that we ourselves did not break
Dystonia If from birth Can be a reflection of the family's emotional environment. In this case, work to identify any tense situations at home. Could be someone using silence as a punishment, or abandoning tense situations by using various substances or behaviours. After identifying the situations, start to re-pattern them. For example, a mate getting up and leaving the room to end a conversation is form of abandonment. You can help to re-pattern that behaviour by allowing there to be a consequence for it. Start by sharing how the behaviour makes you feel and encouraging verbal expression of feelings
If acquired Physical manifestation of rigid thought patterns. Meditate to learn the reason for suppressing creativity and/or verbal expression
Inclusion body myositis
Terrified at the thought of the next challenge and the damage it will do to our life, and expecting it to come in the very next moment
Parkinson's disease Chronic, paralyzing need to either be in total control of, or entirely not responsible for, everything and everyone (what they are doing, thinking, feeling, saying and believing). Habitual judgment, criticism, fear, perfectionism
Rhabdomyolysis Represents a crisis of faith. Searching desperately for answers to profound spiritual questions... looking everywhere except within for fear that we will get it wrong. Until we learn to connect with Source directly through meditation, we will be at the mercy of information that comes through others, that may not be based in Universal Truth
Spasm Indecision about whether to hold on to or let go of the issue at hand, seeing that both options present danger and unsure which is the safer choice
Sprain Trying to force self into making an important decision, or regretting a recent choice and wishing a different option had been available
Stiffness Resistant to any change that we ourselves did not choose, or wanting things to remain as they were before the thing happened that created chaos for us
Strain Unable to choose the best course of action, or trying too hard to foresee all possible outcomes so as to avoid mistakes
Tear Wishing to undo a recent damaging error, or wanting things to be different without actually having to do anything differently
Twitches or tics Need to get going or need to stay still. If unable to get going (for example unable to start a project), can be due to fear of failure or success, or exerting control because of a desire to withhold action (see passive/aggressive). If unable to stay still, can be due to a belief that we MUST always be doing something productive, or else!
Legacy family pattern of holding faulty belief systems that prevent growth, forward motion and/or fluid movement. Inability to follow through on decisions and condemning self for it. Can also result from extreme over- or under-protective parenting. See birth abnormalities
Breaking An act or role is disintegrating, and not knowing what to do about it. Can happen when we make positive changes and our loved ones freak out. (Nothing has to be done. It is not up to the person making the changes to fix the people who are unwilling to change)
Bruised Fear that a recent action or choice is being or will be harshly judged
Enteric nervous system Represents our ability to absorb or take in information from our life experiences, make sense of (or process) how it has affected us, and let go of (or excrete) that information which no longer serves our best interests
Sympathetic nervous system Represents our ability or desire to motivate ourselves to flee or fight, and enables our sense of self to remain stable even when threatened. See abandonment
Autonomic nervous system components Phrenic nerve Represents our level of comfort within the environments in which we live, learn, play and work. See hiccups
Chronic desire to prove everyone, especially the experts, wrong. Disagreeing with everyone and everything. Unable to admire the good work of others. Uncooperative. If left unchecked, can lead to the belief that everything wrong with the world is the result of conspiracies. See control, distrust, spite, side effects
Anosmia - Temporary Unable or unwilling to link our current emotional / spiritual state to a specific issue or life experience (avoidance)
Bleeding Worry, worry, worry... If at a funeral, unrecognized worry about the death or its consequences. Concern that something that we need will not be provided
Broken A recent experience left us feeling exposed and vulnerable because we did not act to protect self
Congenital Born into a family that stifles creativity and prefers that children do as they are told and expected to do, rather than what they might prefer to do. For example, "You should be a lawyer - not an actress."
Traumatic Deep sadness over a recent choice and wishing that we had taken the other option instead
Hyposmia Unable or unwilling to identify our emotional / spiritual condition accurately or honestly
Polyps Feeling that our ability to thrive is being stifled
Post-nasal drip Crying silently so that nobody can see or hear us, but hoping that someone will notice and offer sympathy or at least ask us what is wrong
Sneeze or tickling nose Pay attention to your thoughts about what is happening RIGHT NOW. While it may not seem important at the moment, the information will come into play in the near future. See signals
Stubbornly holding onto inaccurate beliefs and not wanting any argument about them, even though gaining truth could change our life for the better. Finding and understanding the spiritual component and releasing the faulty belief can re-enable blood flow to affected area. See blame, victim
Hip Intense belief that we cannot move forward because they cannot manage without us
Jaw Unable or unwilling to stop complaining. Intense belief that others are not living up to their responsibilities and that we are beyond reproach; that we have done nothing whatsoever to create our current difficulties. See help-rejecting complainer
Knee Intense belief that we have no power and no voice
Shoulder Unwilling to take responsibility due to an intense belief that they will not let go of it, or unwilling to release responsibility due to intense belief that they will do it all wrong
A cherished belief is found to be untrue and a positive replacement seems impossible to find. Can be a loss of our faith in a loving God, a crumbling spiritual infrastructure, fragile or unsound spiritual beliefs or fragile spiritual health
The Universal Intelligence teaches that physical pain not related to illness or injury exists to show us that we are in emotional or spiritual pain, or that we have unrecognized / unresolved issues. Also, for some who are unable to express their emotional needs, telling others that they are feeling physical pain is the only way to get some much-needed attention (even if not for the real reason). See affected area, accident proneness, self-mutilation, signals
Addiction to pain If unable to express our emotional needs, telling others that we have physical pain is one way to get some much-needed attention. This can be addictive
Dull ache Longing to be comforted and so repeating false, hurtful beliefs to soothe self. Unresolved emotional /spiritual pain and/or sorrow. Or... Really tired of doing the same thing(s) over and over again and wondering how to jump off the hamster wheel without hurting anyone's feelings. Yes, there's a diplomatic way to do that. Let everyone know that you are going to start doing things differently, changing your schedule, reducing time spent with others so that you can focus on you, etc. It's not to hurt them, but rather to help yourself. Let them know how much you appreciate their patience and understanding as you navigate your new path
Cancer Chronic need to control everyone and everything, and deep frustration with any imperfection - to avoid losing anyone's approval. Always feeling second- or third-best. Fragile self-esteem
Pancreatitis Poisonous beliefs about the reason that a negative or painful life experience occurred
Acute Occurs within two or three days of receiving a devastating blow to our ego, like someone criticising us or suddenly withholding their approval for no apparent reason
Chronic Occurs after repeated assaults on our ego, like being constantly criticised or never receiving someone's approval
Fear of being taken advantage of by someone to whom we cannot say no, either because we feel sorry for them or their situation, or because we feel indebted to them. We know that this feeling of powerlessness is a potent weapon that others use against us, but we feel it is impossible to change the pattern that has developed. While we cannot change others, we can change ourselves. See zoonotic diseases
Ectoparasites(includes scabies, common bed bug, fleas, and lice, including body louse, pubic louse, and head louse)
Feeling like an unsuspecting victim of
the things in our environment of which we are unaware and over which we therefore have no control. See fear of invasion
Chronic, paralyzing need to either be in total control of, or completely not responsible for, everything and everyone (what they are doing, thinking, feeling, saying and believing). Habitual judgment, criticism, fear, perfectionism
Lateral pelvic tilt Condemning self for spending too much time doing what we feel is the wrong activity, but doing it anyway
Pelvic floor dysfunction Any or all of the following: unable and/or unwilling to let go of hurts (resentment). Needing approval from an authority figure who withholds it. Living life without a routine or schedule, and using it as an excuse to escape responsibility
Bladder (Anterior prolapse or cystocele) Not knowing when to hold onto or when to let go of emotional baggage and unable to stop thinking about it all
Bowel (Posterior prolapse or rectocele) Not knowing whether or when to give or withhold affection, attention, approval
Uterus Unable to release pain and anguish over the loss of our position or status
Vagina Unresolved issue(s) over what we have - or have not - produced
Pelvic pain (also known as Symphisys pubis dysfunction or Pelvic girdle pain) Fear of taking the next step due to profound, unresolved grief or regret over past mistakes
Bent Feeling like a failure at bringing our hopes and dreams into reality
Erectile dysfunction or impotence Complex disorder caused by a combination of several physical and spiritual conditions. However, the root spiritual cause can be traced to a desire to withhold pleasure either from self or from our partner
Male yeast infection A new negative belief system has just formed; recognizing it, along with treating the physical disorder, can hasten healing. Frustration at never seeming to receive admiration, positive attention or recognition for our many (supposedly) selfless acts. See martyr
Front The direction in which we are going (future)
Sides - Left and right Interpretations for the sides of our body are specific to the individual. Since we are all different, what left or right means to each of us can be different. What do they mean to you? Ideas to consider: The sides can represent male or female, spiritual or physical, strength or weakness, conscious or unconscious, etc. As always, when seeking understanding about spiritual (or earthly) matters, we can ask our guide in meditation
The brain is the soul’s wheelhouse during physical incarnation; the pineal gland is its helm, and the pituitary and hypothalamus are its commanders. From here, our life path is charted and regulated, according to our reactions to our life experiences. It is the soul’s entry point into physical life, and is the structure through which we receive information from the Universal Intelligence
The brain is the soul’s wheelhouse during physical incarnation; the pineal gland is its helm, and the pituitary and hypothalamus are its commanders. This gland monitors our physical body and adjusts bodily processes and hormones as necessary to enable the functioning needed for the lessons of this particular lifetime
Tumour Obsessive thoughts about the healthy (or unhealthy) functioning of individuals within our family unit
If tumour is non-functioning Obsessivefear and worry that we will lose our identity within the family because people will assume that we are just like the rest of them; or obsessive fear and worry that we are just like the rest of our family members
If tumour is functioning “Flooding the zone” with overproduction of hormones to show everyone that we think we are ugly and unlovable and that we are suffering. Fear that the Universal Intelligence must hate us. See unconditional love
Represent growth that we think will help us but that is actually harmful
Bladder Trying to hide our strong emotions or our needs
Colon Trying to hold in that which needs to be released
Ear Trying to avoid hearing what others are saying
Gallbladder Falsely soothing our hurt feelings with bitter untruths
Nose Feeling that our ability to thrive is being stifled
Sinus Living with chronic disappointment and overcompensating for our failure to stifle hope for better times
Stomach Trying to hold onto every little bit of affection and/or kindness that we receive due to fear that they will eventually figure out that we are not really worthy of receiving it
Uterus Fear that having a baby would forever damage our chances of receiving the affection and/or kindness that we crave and feel we deserve
Vocal cord Condemning self for getting carried away with the emotions of a situation and saying too much, too loudly
Can arise after observing or experiencing terrifying events over which we had no control. Somehow we feel that we should have been able to prevent them, or at least been able to fix them or prevent them from ever happening again. The events need not have been life-threatening - they need only have been frightening for us personally. See stress, traumatic experiences, worry
Too much, or too little, amniotic fluid reflects the mother’s ability or willingness to provide the child with balanced care and protection. For example, too much amniotic fluid represents a tendency to be over-protective, while too little represents a tendency to be inattentive. Can also indicate that both the incoming soul and the family require certain experiences for their learning. See birth abnormalities (including genetic disorders, legacy family patterns. If breech position occurs, can indicate the incoming soul's enthusiasm (if feet first) or lack thereof (if bum first) for entering this incarnation
Hyperemesis gravidarum Literally sick with worry; wanting the process to stop because of the fear of so many unknowns coming up. Strong concern about whether our support systems will fail. What if, what if, what if, ...
Morning sickness Worry over trying to anticipate all of the issues that may or will come up with the birth of the baby (or babies)
Placenta previa Fear and uncertainty and worrying about everything... What if I'm with the wrong partner? What if my partner doesn't want this child? Maybe I shouldn't have the baby. Maybe I'm not competent to have this child. I can't afford to have this child. I don't want to have this child. God must hate me. This was not part of my plan. ...
Sounds like Why don't they just...? Can't they see that...?
Change the pattern Meditate to learn that we are all souls in human form, at varying stages of development, sometimes doing well, sometimes doing poorly
Asymptomatic inflammatory Denying to everyone (including self) that we have any strong emotions, yet still feeling them, exhibiting them and being affected by them, and hating self for having them or for being unable to control them
Bacterial - acute Sudden and severe self-criticism over an action taken or not taken within the previous day or two, such that it manifests in physical
Bacterial - chronic
Chronic and severe self-criticism over most actions taken or not taken, along with a stubborn refusal to acknowledge their negative impact on self or others
Psoriatic arthritis Habitually alternating periods of self-condemnation with self-indulgence. The pattern stems from our caregiver(s) having been alternatingly, and unpredictably, too harsh/too loving. Our immune system becomes out of control as a result of not knowing whether to expect cruelty or kindness from those around us, and overcompensates with self-protection just in case it is cruelty. See self-esteem
Scalp psoriasis Extreme concern that we are in imminent danger
Failure of our caregivers / loved ones to acknowledge our pain after an injury, and to allow us time to heal. They expect us to just pick right up as if nothing had happened, showing a complete lack of sympathy or compassion for us. We are left feeling uncared for, unloved or even invisible, which inevitably leads to feelings of unworthiness, deep sorrow and a need to medicate the pain
Change the pattern Start building stable self-esteem
Upper respiratory infections
Living in an emotionally cruel environment where no one offers comfort or support, and where no one speaks of the family secrets, creates a desperate need for sympathetic attention. This chronically unmet need for simple kindness can lead to addictions or even suicide ideation.
Broken Too much self-imposed pressure to out-do all others
Removal (voluntary) Desperate for others to focus on our physical appearance instead of our abilities or intelligence, which we feel are not now, and will never be, good enough
Emotional symptoms arise as the anniversary date approaches of past
traumatic events that have not yet been resolved and released. See anniversary illnesses
Change the pattern Meditate to find the triggering event(s) and then do the spiritual exercises in Section 9
Feeling extremely vulnerable ("I want my mommy!"). Trying to "seize" someone's attention. Unable to cope with being told, "No". See anger, fear, epilepsy and/or seizure
Includes hair-twirling, rocking back and forth, thumb-sucking
A silent plea for help or attention. Can be considered to be an addiction - but to a behaviour, rather than a substance like food, drugs or alcohol. Such behaviours feed a need that is every bit as real as hunger or thirst though... the need is to receive nurturing or attention, when we feel under stress or duress... or bored, or if we are trying to avoid doing something, or looking for a solution to a problem
Stubbornly-held toxic negative belief that suddenly becomes destructively vicious. To initiate the healing process from within, learn what triggered the sudden eruption. See anger, distress, ego, infection, self-righteousness, shame
Hepatitis Any or all of the following: Taking responsibility for every little thing that is wrong in our life, or failure to accept responsibility for our shortcomings, and a tendency to blame anyone or anything but self for our problems. Profound guilt and shame for living a lie. Extremely difficult to please. See criticism, perfectionism, liver
Trichomoniasis Feeling that we are not contributing to society, as if we are a parasite, and therefore require punishment. A recent life experience has shown us that that we are not fulfilling our true life purpose
Unwanted reactions to the things that are supposed to help us be healthy can arise as a result of our thoughts, attitudes, emotions, beliefs and desires about any or all of the following:
That which has been prescribed or given as treatment
The person who gave us the prescription or treatment
