The Healing Power of Nature
Although this Naturopathic principle is often misunderstood or misinterpreted, the truth is, we were all born with it. The healing power of nature is the innate vital force or life energy that flows through each and every one of us. We are indeed designed to self-heal, but unfortunately we are really good at getting in out own way.
When we are born we are not told who we are or what to be. We are essentially free of conditions and exist simply in the “I am.” That being said… it doesn’t take long for this to change.
As we learn to tap into our 5 senses and grow our neocortex, the world around us begins to take shape and we start to create an idea of who and what we need to be in order to survive. This takes us away from the “I am,” and into the “I am, as long as I (fill in the blank).”
When we begin to put conditions on our ability to survive (which is part of the human experience, I believe), we veer away from our true nature. We slowly begin to shift and contort to be who we believe we are meant to be, rather than who we truly are at the core.
Think about these adjustments throughout life posing as obstacles to the healing power of nature. When I move from “I am therefore I am,” to “I am perfect, therefore I am,” I am no longer following my path of Truth. To live my life constantly making sure I am perfect… this is an example of the type of condition that leads to a leak in vitality. The healing power of nature, this innate wisdom and intelligence to heal I was born with- it is impeded.
We often look at the physical when healing from illness and dis-ease, but it is really when we veer from our true nature that suffering begins (thus what we should be focusing on). Every thought has a physiological counterpart in the body… so why wouldn’t we be looking to the mind for deep healing? The body and mind will get louder and louder until we are forced to look inward. It is actually quite magnificent when we step back and observe.
So… what a gift to be lead back to healing (even if through discomfort, because lets be real, would we really listen any other way?) What a gift to understand and know deeply that this is all happening for us.
You were born with body wisdom and deeply integrated self healing mechanisms within your very being. This temple we are moving through life in, is designed to survive and heal. When we see that nature is always working for us, we can choose to move back to the true essence of the self.
Stepping into authenticity is your birthright and it is where the healing power of nature flows through you; this is where you reverse suffering and move towards the life you desire.
