How Does Healing Happen?

by Lisa Litzsinger

This is my lifelong question. I began my quest to find this answer in 2002 and I am still learning. I saw my young son heal from a serious issue through supplements and a diet change, so I first thought that was the answer. However, I quickly found out that it was not that simple. I saw his symptoms change based on what I was thinking and believing – basically if I was fearful, he got worse. If I was peaceful and joyful, he seemed to do better. This happened even when I was not physically with him.

This was my introduction to the idea that feeling and beliefs matter and the understanding that we are affecting ourselves and others through our energy.

Hundreds of books, courses, and workshops later, I realize that there is not a definitive answer that is the same for all people in all situations, but that we are all affecting our wellness in a multitude of ways.

What I know for sure is that the answers we seek are within. The first step is always to ask on the inner. Learning about illnesses through books and online can be very helpful, but it may also affect your beliefs and understanding of your body in ways that may limit your ability to heal. Asking on the inner gives your body and soul a chance to let you know what it needs.

If you are feeling a YES as you read this, listen to that. If not, then trust that as well. Always trust your gut, or that feeling from within that feels like a Yes or No. That will tell you what is right for you.

If you are interested, here are a few questions you may want to ask:

• What am I learning through this experience?
• Is there a payoff for me in this? (Sometimes illness or pain is the only way a person will give themselves permission to slow down. Or they may finally receive the care they desire from others.)
• What do I deeply need that I am not receiving, from myself or from my life?
• If I knew what my body was trying to tell me, what would it be?
• What are 3 ways that I could practice better self-care?

Start here and see what you find.

You can contribute to your healing and wellness in small and big ways. Healing is always happening when you commit to love and care for yourself. This does not guarantee the end of the issue but feeling empowered in your health and wellness can move you in the direction of greater peace and hope.

If you would like to learn more and join others on a similar journey, check out 8-Weeks to Wellness – Wednesdays from 12-1pm beginning February 23rd.
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​— Lisa Litzsinger
​Blissful Wellness