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Looking WithinAugust 22, 1997 As the first leg of "Devotion to Motion" draws to a close, I thought it would be appropriate to give you a list of a number of different therapies that I have explored. But first, I would like to address the reason why I have not written as frequently as I had originally anticipated before launching the journey four months ago. As I have undergone many treatments and therapies, I realized how important it has been that I share these experiences with myself before I share them with anyone else. This is a major adjustment for me considering how in the past, I would broadcast any good or bad news to anyone who would listen. During these past four months, I have been given the opportunity to truly look within and heal myself in many ways than just the physical. Healing is not just physical healing. It is emotional, spiritual, and psychological healing as well.As I have learned, the series of events that have evolved in my life and lead me to this very moment. Obviously, I can not change some of these experiences, but through the personal work I have dedicated myself to these last few months, I can better understand why I chose these experiences, both consciously and subconsciously. Once I question any event or experience in my life, I know I can rewire it in my mind and interpret it positively now. Of course, you have all heard of turning a negative situation into a positive one. Well, rewiring the mind or rewinding the tape of each one of our minds, is generally the same concept. Once one realizes the meaning and reason for the ocurrance of such events, than he or she can erase any negative connotation or effects that they have had on one's life. For example, and this is a major one for me, in the twelve years that I have been paralyzed, I have never grieved over what has happened to me. No joke. At the time of my illness, I now realize that the combination of getting the attention that I needed coupled with trying to convince my loved ones and friends that I was not suffering did not leave any room for Scott to address the tragedy of losing the ability to move his legs. Almost twelve years later, I find that I am not angry or disappointed in myself for not grieving because I realize that I did what I needed at the time to survive. Questions such as, "Why didn't I grieve at the time," and "Why did I require so much attention," now float through my head. During this questioning of myself, I am always positive, gentle, and reinforcing to myself that everything that has transpired in my life, has brought me to this very moment. Before I move onto some of the more positive therapies I have found in the nine countries that Liz and I have visited, I want to tell you about a book that has had an even bigger impact on me than "Conversations with God." It is called "Infinite Self," by Stuart Wilde and it details 33 steps needed to reclaim your inner power. Now for those of you who are yawning at the thought of reading another spiritual book, trust me when I tell you that it is both enlightening and humorous. It is almost as if the author is your best friend and is relating to you on such a personal level. I find myself laughing most of the time while reading because my thought patterns in the past have been so similar to those described in his book. As promised, here is a list of the different types of therapies, treatments, and healers along with the countries where I conducted my research. As I learn more about their shortterm and longterm effects, I will share more extensive information with you and my own perspective on the treatments. [Check our Resources section for more
interesting links:] These are just a handful of the various types of treatments and therapies that we have explored so far. Every single day has been an incredible experience and living in the moment as Deepak Chopra says is "the gift." Well, it's time to get back on the road again and head out to another Tony Robbins' seminar entitled, "Life Mastery," in Hawaii. He told me that he would hold my legs so that I could do his famous "firewalk" on my hands. Wish me luck!! As always, thanks for listening and being patient!! |
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