Good morning to you all.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my place called - "Findingurwings". I created this blog as an extension of who I am. It is my desire to assist others in finding the joy, clarity and be the best they can be in their life. To have gratitude for everything you experience, what you see, do or have - however big or small. To understand that we are (if we choose) connected to all. We have the potential to do anything we set our hearts and minds to. We are only limited by our mind and beliefs.
We can have a world beyond our imagination.
I received a message from my friend Kerrie via an email. It was sent to her from a friend of a friend. It was an opportunity to ask for your help with healing and prayers for people who are going through difficult times. If you feel you are able and would like to help, much appreciated. I thank you for your love and ask if you know any others people that can also assist, please do so. As I said we are all connected. We are ONE.
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The letter:
Dear Everyone,
After just being deeply stirred by a documentary called "The Beautiful Truth" about Max Gerson's therapy and some of the causes and politics of cancer (in the U.S., almost all of which is directly applicable here) I have a special request. I know I don't stay in contact with a lot of you very often, and I'm sorry for suddenly asking for something, but this important request is not just for me, but for all of us. And for most of you who know exactly why the subject of current 'orthodox' cancer treatments is such a pointy one for me, I hope you'll really do this little thing, and inform other people you know who would really care.
On the 25Th of October, a very small select group of very nervous professional remedial massage therapists, trained extensively in the specifics of oncology massage (by a 2009 Australian of the Year nominee no less) are taking an historical step forward into what I was extremely dismayed to hear was the FIRST TIME for such a thing to be allowed in an Australian hospital.
These therapists are being PAYED (*Gasp!*) to contribute their time and energy to a trial taking place at (I believe) the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. They will have several weeks to demonstrate the benefits of performing gentle massage on these folks in their fragile state of health, in concurrence with their regular doses of toxic chemicals or
radiation treatment.
The kind of work they will be doing has already produced great results from patients in a voluntary trial run here in Australia who found about 20 mins of massage a day dramatically decreased their nausea and anxiety, significantly reduced pain (that aspect I can personally vouch for) thus the need for morphine (which kills a lot of people way before the cancer does), improved sleep, with almost all patients reporting their energy levels improving even after one treatment.
Add to that the very, very precious respite from being poked and prodded with needles, suppositories, thermometers etc, or receiving no caresses or hugs at all, to instead receive a daily dose of gentle, healing, safe touch and a moment of peace amidst what can be a mind-numbingly stressful time of facing one's mortality and unfinished business.... Yeah, this work must go on.
So my request is for your sincere prayers, positive thoughts, focused reiki and whatever other kickarse mojo you've got up your sleeves - to join me in dedicating some time over the coming days and weeks to focus on this group of people who are concentrating their energies on helping vulnerable people to heal, and on opening doors for more therapists and gentler therapies to become an integral part of our hospital system PERMANENTLY.
If the study is successful and sparks further trials and subsequent adoption of widespread treatment models, thousands of ill people who need this sort of care the most can choose what WILL prove to be a vital line of support in their recovery from cancer back into wellness.
And at least, there's that moment of experiencing a compassionate, nurturing connection with another human being who is not wearing a white uniform, who is neither overwhelmed by losing their loved one, nor afraid of attending to those who are close to death. And I'll bet that's one powerful way to tip the balance of momentum from degeneration back into hopefulness and true healing.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to read this and possibly pass it on where you feel okay about doing so. May you and I and the people you know form a great web of light to support all those who are contributing to a more sane *health care* system... And my eyes are twinkling now because I know many of those wonderful people are and will become my friends and have just read this! Hoorah!!
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