Psychic Tips to Boost Immunity

Psychic: adjective. of or pertaining to the human soul or mind; mental (opposed to physical).

Immunity: noun. the condition that permits either natural or acquired resistance to disease.

(definitions from Dictionary.com)

A simple truth in regards to psychic immunity has been developing in my awareness these last few years. It began during my training as a hospice volunteer, was strengthened by the words of my spiritual teacher, and proven by experience. Contemplate the idea presented in the article below until you understand it as it relates to your own life. Then, if you are inclined, practice putting it into effect until it works to your satisfaction.

During my hospice training we had to watch a video about various individuals going through the process of dying. One thing that I noticed was that many of these individuals, despite their pain and suffering, held on to life until a loved one said it was ok for them to pass. Not long after permission was given, they died.

I once heard my spiritual teacher, Roy Eugene Davis, say something to the effect of, "If you want to extend your life, then find a reason to live longer." Have you ever heard stories of people in survival situations that stayed alive because they had a firm conviction that their family needed them or that they still had much more to accomplish? When you have a reason for existing, the universe will maintain that existence until your reasons are spent. If you have a joyful reason to stay healthy, you will.

Two summers ago I was to give a talk at the Unity Church in Shepherdstown, WV on a Saturday and then at the Shiva Vishnu Temple in DC on the following Sunday. The Wednesday previously I began to get a scratchy throat and the general symptoms that were common when I was about to catch a cold. After I noted the symptoms I remembered the two previous situations with hospice and the words of my teacher. While my situation was not so dire, idea came into my mind to declare that giving the talks on Kriya Yoga were more important than the time off I would have if I were to get sick. The next morning my energy had returned and all symptoms were gone. The talks went beautifully.

In my experience, most people get sick because they don't take time to rest. It is not because they don't want to rest. It is because our society at present isn't very understanding of resting just for the sake of being still and rejuvenating. Getting sick is a convenient way to get some down time, one that not many people will question. So it is a good excuse: a good excuse to sleep more and a good excuse to ask other people to give us some attention.

As human beings in this modern world it is common to think that we need to exist independently of others or that we don't need love and attention. That is not true.

If you need to get some more rest or you'd like some quality attention from loved ones, I recommend simply taking the time to rest without having to make excuses (such as "I'm sick") and to schedule some relaxing time with those relationships that are worthwhile. What you want is rest, love and attention. If you don't make the time for it, your unconscious processes will.

Another reason sickness occurs is because people don't know how to say no to what they don't want to do and yes to what they do want to do. If we spend our lives doing what other people want us to do, our minds will begin to allow us to say no. We'll get sick. Imagine the flip side of that coin. We are living the life that brings us joy and we are doing those things that are important to us. How often do you think sickness will creep in through the mind in that circumstance?

If you are resistant to these ideas, than I would say it would be best for you to enjoy any sicknesses that come your way. Let them be the blessing in disguise that they are.

On another note, you may also think about all the health-promoting activities you engage in. Are you doing them because they make you feel good or because they allow you to accomplish worthwhile goals? Or are you doing them because you are afraid of getting sick and hoping that if you do these things (exercise and eating right) which you really don't enjoy that the suffering you generate will be enough to meet your suffering quotient so you can avoid the suffering of sickness?

I have a favorite saying when it comes to doing things I don't like but I know will allow me to live a full and happy life. "I don't do it because I like it, I do it because it's good for me." Now out of context you might think that sounds a bit harsh, but I'm not using the same tone of voice that your parents might have used when they tried to jam that foul tasting cough syrup down your throat. I'm envisioning being able to enjoy playing music, spending time with my friends, teaching meditation classes or hiking in the woods. I then swallow those bitter ayurvedic herbs with a smile. Or I spend an hour or so lifting weights or riding my bike up and down the steep hill beside our condo. I do these things with a clear mind, ignoring the temporary discomfort. I know they are contributing to my overall well-being. I don't hold a vision of sickness in my mind and pray that these actions will take care of that. I hold a vision of joy in my mind and know that is my future.

When you live your life for your self, for the joy of being alive, and with purpose, sicknesses will be few and far between. Then if you do decide on get sick, it probably won't be so bad or last as long.