What you think about you bring about. Sounds like a pretty bold statement, doesn't it? What if it were true? I have been studying the power of the subconscious mind for a few years now and it is intriguing and mysterious subject. Philosophers have been talking about the power of the mind for thousands of years. I read a short book from James Allen called As a Man Thinketh that was written over a hundred years ago. Most people have heard of Napoleon Hill or some of his classic books. Anyone heard of Tony Robbins? This subconscious mind is the topic of many books.
So why am I writing about this? I have found that linking your subconscious mind to your health goals can be an important part of recovery. I've heard of situations where a doctor gives a terminal patient 90 days to live and that's exactly what happens. Coincidence? That's up to you to decide but when you see hundreds of examples of this you may begin to see the relevance. We also have many patients that have been told there's nothing that can be done about a certain health condition or that they'll just have to live with it. This can be detrimental to a person's recovery if it isn't true.
When you study the human body and realize how complex it is and how everything is coordinated and controlled, it truly is amazing. There are thousands of biochemical reactions that occur everyday, millions of cells that are being replaced or rejuvenated and a constant breaking down and building up. The human body can do amazing things and we only know a small percentage of all its capabilities. Therefore, I am always hesitant to tell somebody that they cannot be helped or that a condition is permanent unless I know for sure it is true.
Miracles happen everyday. One of the most powerful recoveries I have read about is from a man named Morris E. Goodman (aka "the Miracle Man" -- google him, it's a great story). He was a very successful insurance salesman and owned his own plane. One day he was flying and it suddenly crashed. He broke his neck very high up which left him unable to do anything on his own except blink. To make a long story short he was obviously told he would never walk again but he decided in his mind that he was going to walk out of that hospital on his own within a certain time frame. Everyone thought he was crazy and this seemed like an impossible goal. But he did not accept any other possibility. He believed so strongly that he was going to get well and he saw himself walking out of that hospital. To every one's surprise (except his own) he achieved his goal in the time he set and walked out on his own 2 feet.
So when you read of stories like this or people beating cancer against all odds you start to see that the mind must have some effect on the healing process. They say you move in the direction of your most dominant thought. What is yours? I suggest you give some thought to this if you are trying to achieve certain health goals or recover from a condition or illness. Some people use visualization techniques and see themselves doing something they'd love to do and haven't done in years. Others will make lists of things they want to do and put that list in place they can see everyday. Both are powerful ways to bring some direction into your life.
If you don't have a good map how will you get to the place you want to be? So watch your thoughts very closely. Focus on what you want instead of what you don't want. It will produce a different effect in your life. Find some other "miracle" stories and you will see the connection to a strong belief in a full recovery. Harness the power of your subconscious mind and you will see the difference it can make in your life.
Dr. Jason Plotsky
