On Faith and Healing

A woman with terminal cancer returns to religion with fervor. She knows that God will help her get better.

Early in her sickness, a surgeon proposes radical surgery.

"No", she says, "I don't want to get mutilated and suffer pain. It's not necessary, God will help me".

A while later, she sees a radiologist and he proposes radiation to treat the tumor, which by now is uncomfortably large. "No", she says, "I don't want radiation burns inside and out. It's not necessary. God will help me."

A year later, the cancer has metastasized. It's painful and she is referred to an oncologist. Chemotherapy is advised. "No", she says, "I don't want to be sick all the time and lose my hair as well. It's not necessary. God will help me".

Soon after, she dies. She goes to Heaven and demands an audience with God. "Why didn't you help me?," she whines.

"What do you mean? I sent you help three times: a surgeon, a radiologist and an oncologist. What more did you want?"

I believe in the power of roots and herbs, the healing of power doctors, the healing of conjure, in miracles... because I have seen them all work. But I also firmly believe that skilled doctors, medications, and diagnostic tools are all answered prayers. It makes me furious to hear about kids suffering and dying because their parents "don't believe in medicine". "God helps those who help themselves." If you are able to help yourself, and you have the means to help yourself, that is your miracle.

This applies to everything in conjure. If you do money work, a sack of cash is not going to fall out of the sky and into your lap. Something like a great job offer might come up, and if you pass that up because you're waiting for your big magical payout to come... well, you're going to be waiting a very long time.

Healing work must be done with modern medicine. Whether you take willow tea or aspirin for a fever, you must be willing to accept the help that has been provided to us. I will post a lot about healing work, but I want to make it very clear right now, spiritual healing and physical healing are a partnership. I understand the problems that exist in Western medicine, especially within Big Pharma. Find a doctor you are comfortable with and trust, and always keep yourself well-read and informed. You can do work to bring your doctor clarity and insight, to give yourself strength, even to heal yourself. Just never close yourself off to the wonderful doctors and medicines that have already been provided to you.