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with Steven Rogat
February/March 2004
Dear Steve: I have terrible
acne. I am 26 years old and have had it ever since my
early teens. I am tired of being self-conscious. I am
tired of putting on make-up to cover up my face. I am
tired of having to wash my face all the time, and I
do not want to be on medication for it. Consulting a
nutritionist several months ago, I cleaned up my diet
dramatically. That seemed to help a little, but the
battle continues.
My early teens were a little hard
because my parents separated and then divorced. I moved
in with my mom, but things actually went smoothly, and
I felt like I adjusted pretty well to the changes. I
am in Graduate school now, going for my certification
in Special Education. My part-time job as a teacherís
aide is good. I got a grant for school, so money is
okay. My health is generally good. I feel good about
my life, although I am tired of looking for, but not
finding, a good relationship.
Hard to look at myself in the mirror,
Cloe, Nashville, TN
Dear Cloe: Acne is a skin condition
that usually manifests itself on the face. It often
reflects how we "face the world", how we look
at ourselves, and how we think or fear others look at
us. This is one of the reasons that acne often hits
teenagers - going through an identity crisis, trying
to meet and/or rebel against perceived expectations.
You ARE perfect the way you are. You
are no more together nor messed up than others. Presently,
you may need to do things because you WANT to do them,
not because you think others do or donít want you to
do them. Additionally, a divorce is almost always traumatic
for children. Sometimes they want to get the approval
of one parent over another. Sometimes they also feel
the need to put on a "show" of affection in
the presence of one or both parents. Unconditional love
is limitless, yet it is fine to like one person more
(or less) than another.
Positive Thought To Manifest: I
face the world with love and clarity. I attract others
who support me on exploring and expressing myself with
love and certainty.
Your insights ARE valuable, Steve |
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Steven Rogat is a
metaphysical consultant, Spiritual & Shamanic Healer, Licensed Professional Counselor,
personal growth facilitator and author of Healing Thoughts, Therapeutic Shamanism:
A Bridge Between Metaphysics & Psychotherapy. Along with his wife Marcia, Steven co-ounded the Creative Thought Center (www.creativethought.org)
in 1987.
Personal stressors,
limiting thoughts and emotions are reflected
energetically in the body. Healing the stressors
compliments any and all methods of physical
healing. You are welcome to find out more
by writing the author. Please include your
age, address and phone number, date(s) of
onset of illness/injury, any pertinent diagnosis,
ALL the symptoms experienced, and a brief
description of events in your life within
6 months prior to the onset.
To receive a free response from Steve about a health condition, send your
question to: bodymind
@innerchangemag.com
For a personal response from the author,
send $10 check or money order (US currency),
pertinent information and self-addressed
stamped envelope to: Steven Rogat, P.O.
Box 2791, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2791.
The views expressed
here are that of the author and do not reflect
the opinions of Innerchange
and its staff. Advice is given as an adjunct
to other therapies, and is not recommended
as a substitute for medical treatment. Consult
your personal health practitioner before
starting any new health treatments.
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