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When we think of disease and illness as an imbalance in the symphony of selves – our physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies – we begin to see a broader picture of health. Just as a musician needs a well-tuned instrument and a calm mind to create beautiful music, our emotional and spiritual selves need a healthy physical body to express themselves fully.  But what happens when the music turns discordant? When anxiety plagues the musician or the composer loses inspiration, the entire symphony suffers. This disharmony manifests as dis-ease, a disruption in the delicate balance of our being.

This understanding resonates with ancient wisdom traditions like Kabbalah, where the Tree of Life depicts various levels of being, from the physical to the divine.  Each level, like a section of the orchestra, plays a vital role in the overall composition of the self. Similarly, the chakra system in Yogic traditions maps out energy centers in the body, each associated with specific emotions, psychological functions, and spiritual aspects.  Blockages in these centers, like muted instruments, can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments.

The silver cord, mentioned in various esoteric traditions and even in Ecclesiastes 12:6, acts as a conductor's baton, connecting all these aspects of the self to the divine source.  This verse, with its numerological significance of 9 (12 + 6 = 18; 1 + 8 = 9), speaks to the completion and transition that occurs at death when this connection is severed.  But while we are alive, this cord vibrates with life force, linking us to the universal symphony...............................G.j a k a F.W

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The Unseen Foundation: Why Ancient Wisdom Links Your Inner Self to Your Health

We live in a world that often tackles health from the outside in. We focus on diet, exercise, prescriptions, and external therapies. But what if the most crucial factor in our well-being isn't just what we consume or how we move, but who we are within? What if our thoughts, emotions, character, and spirit are the true foundation upon which our physical health is built?

This isn't a radical new age concept; it's a powerful truth echoed in ancient wisdom traditions across the globe, a perspective that suggests a deep and vital link between our inner landscape and our outer physical state.

Consider the idea that negative states – pride, jealousy, deceit, unresolved anger – aren't just moral or emotional burdens, but can create genuine disharmony within us, potentially manifesting as physical illness. Conversely, cultivating virtues like humility, truthfulness, peace, and joy are seen not just as ethical pursuits, but as acts that promote vibrant health. This resonates with a growing modern awareness of the impact of chronic stress, hostility, and emotional distress on our physical bodies.

Some spiritual perspectives introduce concepts like energetic centers, such as the chakras from Hindu and Tantric traditions, as potential pathways through which these internal states influence physical health. Blockages or imbalances in these energy points, stemming from our emotional and moral lives, are believed by practitioners to contribute to illness. This perspective, while distinct from traditional Western thought, highlights the ancient intuition that a vital, unseen energy connects our inner being to our physical form.

This view also often carries a critique of healing becoming solely a commercial enterprise. It raises the question: if healing is tied to inner transformation and spiritual alignment, can it truly be something bought and sold like any other commodity?

Delving into sacred texts reveals this profound connection time and again. The Bible, particularly its wisdom literature, places immense importance on the state of the "heart"—the seat of our thoughts, emotions, will, and conscience.

 * Proverbs 4:20-23 powerfully instructs: "My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them vanish from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." This is a direct assertion: guarding your inner self, particularly by embracing wisdom, brings both life and physical health. Everything flows from that inner core.

 * Proverbs 14:30 draws a stark contrast: "A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot." Peace within revitalizes the body, while destructive emotions like envy are depicted with shockingly physical consequences, leading to decay.

 * Proverbs 17:22 offers a similar insight: "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Joy is equated with medicine, a healing agent, while deep sadness or discouragement has a physically draining effect.

These verses underscore a consistent biblical theme: our inner moral and emotional state is intricately linked to our physical vitality and vulnerability.

This theme is echoed in Jesus' teaching in Matthew 15:11 (and Mark 7:15), where he says, "It's not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person." He said this to the religious leaders who were fixated on external purity rituals like ceremonial handwashing before eating. Jesus radically redirected their focus inward, explaining that true defilement – that which corrupts us in a fundamental sense – comes from the heart: "evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander" (Matthew 15:19). This powerfully aligns with the idea that our inner state, our thoughts and intentions, are paramount and fundamentally shape who we are and the state of our being.

Sometimes, this ancient perspective is brought into conversation with phrases like "Physician, heal yourself" (Luke 4:23). This proverb is often used to challenge someone who attempts to fix others while having unresolved issues themselves. In the context of health, it might be interpreted, as you suggested, as questioning the ability of healers who haven't addressed their own inner or moral failings, implying a deeper, perhaps "cosmic," law linking the healer's state to their effectiveness.

However, looking at the original context of Luke 4:23 in scripture reveals another layer. Jesus spoke these words in the synagogue in his hometown of Nazareth. He had just read from the prophet Isaiah and announced that the prophecy was fulfilled in their hearing. Knowing the skepticism he faced from those who only saw him as the local carpenter's son, he anticipated they would use this common proverb to challenge him. They would essentially demand that he prove the miraculous powers they'd heard about by performing them there, in his hometown, first – demanding he "heal himself" of their low expectations or perform miracles for the benefit of "his own." While the proverb itself speaks to hypocrisy or the need for self-address, in Jesus' mouth in that moment, it served as a prediction of the lack of faith he would encounter, rather than a universal decree about the inefficacy of healers based on their moral perfection.

Beyond scripture, other ancient traditions reinforce this holistic view. Stoic philosophy, for instance, placed ultimate value on mastering one's inner reactions to external events. Philosophers like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius taught that freedom and well-being came from controlling one's judgments and desires, cultivating inner resilience and tranquility regardless of external circumstances. While their focus was philosophical flourishing, this mastery of the inner self naturally contributed to a more stable and harmonious existence, reducing the internal strife that can contribute to physical ailments.

Similarly, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, is fundamentally holistic. It views health as a balance of mind, body, and spirit, influenced by everything from diet and environment to emotions and conduct. Negative emotional states are seen as direct disruptors of the body's balance, leading to disease. Healing involves not only physical treatments but also practices aimed at restoring mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual harmony, recognizing the unbreakable link between the inner world and physical health.

What emerges from this exploration is a consistent, ancient message: the state of our inner world – our thoughts, emotions, character, and spiritual connection – is not secondary to our physical health, but perhaps its very foundation. While modern medicine excels at addressing physical symptoms and mechanics, the wisdom of the ages invites us to look inward, suggesting that cultivating a healthy heart, mind, and spirit is not just a path to moral or spiritual well-being, but a vital component of physical health itself. It's a perspective that is both ancient and incredibly relevant, reminding us that true health is a state of being that encompasses our entire existence, seen and unseen.

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Fragile Warrior33

"Okay, so when our favorite humans peace out of this Earth-suit, it's totally normal to feel like your heart just did a sad little dance. But hey, what if we flipped the script a bit? Think of it like this:
In the Bible, it's kinda like hitting the 're-spawn' button, right? Jesus talked about being 'born again' – maybe leaving this level is just leveling up! As John 3:3 says, 'Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.' It's like the ultimate 'truth' unlocks you from all the earthly drama. As John 8:32 puts it, 'And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free' – maybe free from the ultimate confusion about what happens next!
Then you've got Hinduism saying, 'Yo, this ain't our first rodeo!' We're souls rocking different bodies like changing outfits. When someone dips, it's just them getting a new wardrobe for their next adventure towards total chill (Moksha). The Bhagavad Gita (2.22) even says it's like swapping old clothes for new ones: 'As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, similarly, the embodied soul casts off the old bodies and accepts new ones.' No biggie for the real you!
Those cool ancient Druids? While their exact scriptures are harder to pin down, their deep connection to the cyclical nature of the natural world heavily implied a constant process of death and rebirth. Think of the seasons – everything dies in winter but pops back up in spring! Their reverence for nature suggests a belief in this continuous flow.
And across the board in Indian wisdom, often focusing on the journey of the soul, the concept of karma (actions have consequences) and dharma (righteous duty) shapes the next steps. The ultimate goal is often liberation from the cycle of rebirth. The understanding of Maya (illusion) suggests that this physical world isn't the only reality, hinting that 'leaving' could be a step towards realizing something more real.
So yeah, we'll miss our peeps like crazy, no doubt. But maybe, just maybe, their 'exit' is a graduation, a wardrobe change, a return to nature's cycle, or the next step on their soul's epic quest. It's like they finally got the cheat codes to the next level!
Want to dive deeper into these mind-bending ideas and explore how these ancient truths can bring a fresh perspective? Check out my website at fig holistic restoration.com! You can also catch me on my YouTube page for more relatable chats and check out some of my writings and goodies there!"

To explore more on these topics and related insights, please visit my website at figholisticrestoration.com. You can also follow my YouTube page for further discussions and check out some of my writings, everything insight and products there.



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Christ Consciousness is the goal!Shabbat Shalom!

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