Moshom

Moshom said that trust and faith blossom  when one learns to see without eyes. When I opened my eyes, sitting atop Monument Mountain,   the first thing I noticed was the beautiful   muted colors of the waning   autumn sunset. It was almost dark! He wasn’t kidding, it was going to take lots of trust and faith for me to make it down the mountain without a flashlight! As soon as I entered the trees, all light vanished. I felt the warmth of Moshom’s hand in mine, as I began my descent. When fear got the best of me, I pinched a barefoot on a rock. I ‘d pause, breathe and say ,”Okay, I can do this. I trust that you will guide me down the mountain, Moshom.” As I continued I could even walk quickly for short spurts . However, near the bottom, I was overcome with fear, I stood stone still for 10 minutes, my heart racing, my body shaking, scary thoughts consuming me until Moshom reminded me to breathe, I did. “Left” came into my mind and, I felt a warm nudge, more like a wave, encouraging me to move.  Now calmer, I stepped in that direction. Ten minutes later, I was at my car, I put on my shoes, and drove myself home.

Moshom (Cree for “Grandfather”) died of old age 19 years ago. A few years ago, sharing this story with others, some would think I was either making it up or I’m crazy. Others would engage in conversation with me as if communicating with “Spirits” was an every day occurrence. Like talking about the weather. Today, the latter is more apt to happen. Masses of people are recognizing the presence of spirit…trusting that inner voice… meditating…understanding how and deliberately creating the circumstances in their lives… grasping the concept of the unified field and taking full responsibility for their lives.

This article is not about religion, but about the blending of science and spirituality. The merging of Newtonian physics with Quantum physics. The merging of mind and thought with biology, chemistry, and physiology etc.   Sciences who names are being merged with the prefix “neuro” or “psycho”.  Modern science is finally developing the technology to identify and measure what shamans and healers the world over have intuitively known for millennium. Our entire universe and everything in it is energy, of varying frequencies, and part of the unified field of energy. Just consider water (H2O), which exists in the earth, the air, the sky , the plants and animals and humans. Water conducts electricity and often we can’t even see it! It’s an important part of the unified field. The most powerful electromagnet in the human body is the heart, whose energy field can now be measured in a radius several feet around our bodies. The brain is not just inside our skulls, it’s everywhere! It’s in the mem-brains of our bodies, from membranes surrounding individual cells to our skin. Even hair can be considered antennae! They all have receptors. The pull of the moon controls the tides on the entire planet! Does it not make sense that it affects us too since we are at least 70% water? The moon is part of the unified field as are all the planets for that matter, so how can we deny that they too influence us as in the science of astrology?

So, what are the possibilities when we are looking at Holistic or Integrative health care options?

Philosophies, like the Five Element Theory of China, Ayurveda from India and the Medicine Wheel of the Native Americans (to name 3) recognize the unity of this matrix but have only lacked the scientific jargon and the technology to measure it’s presence and its affects that modern scientists insist on in order to make them “real”.

These philosophies take into consideration the “standard” western requirements such as: nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Additionally, they include the environment we live in: the climate where we live, the season, who we live with, the quality of our relationships with the people in our lives, what we do for a living, how we are responding mentally and emotionally to all of these, in other words, what we think and believe about ourselves. How well do I know myself? Who am I? Why am I here?

Here’s a personal check-list:

• plenty of clean water (electrical conduction of our body)

• fresh air and sunshine (O2, far infrared light, the earth’s magnetic field)

• whole foods, nutrition (chemical balance)

• regular bowel movements, elimination of waste

• enough physical exercise to keep your body in shape to enable you to go about your daily activities without tiring

• restful sleep

• acute primary 5 senses

• healthy home environment

• nurturing relationships with self, friends, family, co-workers: love, laughter, empathy, etc.

• daily activities which are in alignment with your purpose

• financial health

• spiritual practice (religion, meditation, prayer, reflection)

• time to do the things that are important to you besides the things you do for survival

Physicians aren’t trained in the holistic paradigm and they can’t make us drink water or go outside for a walk. Most of the things on this list are things we have to choose for ourselves. Our health is our responsibility, not our doctor’s, and certainly not the pharmaceutical industry’s. I’m not saying it’s necessary to follow strictly Chinese, Indian or Native American philosophies. I’m not saying to get rid of your physician or your medications. I’m saying, where are the gaps in your holistic health plan?

Now, decide which things you want to do for yourself and which things you want help with. Then select a few people in your area whose services resonate with you and just get started, begin now, to cover all the bases. You’ll know what is a good fit for you and what isn’t once you gain some experience. Eliminate the words “should” and “try” from your vocabulary, replace them with “I choose” and you’ll be amazed at the possibilities!

Mikka Barkman