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with Steven Rogat
December/January 2004
Dear Steve: My name is Peter.
I'm 24 years old, and I have asthma. I've had it for
most of my life, since I was a little kid. At times,
it's gotten a whole lot better, and sometimes it hardly
effects me at all. Sometimes, though, it gets worse
for a few months and then disappears. I can't figure
out why. Right now, it's worse than it's ever been.
I graduated from college a year ago. I like my job,
personal relationships are no big deal, and my money's
okay. I'm living at home with my mother and her boyfriend,
but I just got a job in New York, and I'll be moving
in a couple of months.
I'd like to be free of this once and
for all, Peter, Richmond, VA
Dear Peter: Asthma "attacks"
are generally induced by exercise, allergies, stress,
or a combination of these factors. However, allergies
are also caused by stress-an over sensitivity to others'
emotions. Asthma takes this one step further it is a
result of worrying about triggering someone else's sadness
and worry.
In your case, the object of your worry
could have been (and could be) our mom. I wouldn't be
surprised if you grew up worrying about triggering her
sadness. If you grew up "too fast", or if
you do so now, she might try to "suffocate"
you. There is no blame, and this is not done consciously,
but the body doesn't know that. You might inadvertently
be trying to second-guess others' reactions too much.
The fear of triggering a negative" response manifests
in a fear of breathing, and may be coming up now because
of your plans of moving away. The pattern, if unchecked,
may even extend to other people in your life-past, present,
and future.
The limiting thought pattern may look
like this "If I express my ideas and my feelings
too much, if I disagree, if I 'grow up' too fast, if
I become free and breathe deeply, having my own life,
I'll be responsible for making someone else sad."
Personally, I wouldn't want that thought pattern hanging
around causing havoc in MY body. You probably don't
want it in yours either!
Release the fear. Know that you do
not intend hurt others. Affirm the strength in others,
and ask for the support you need and want for YOUR life.
Positive
Thought To Manifest: I allow others to support me
on my freedom. I am response-able for my feelings. Others
are response-able for their feelings.
Live free, breathe deep, and bless
others on their journey through life, 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.
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The views expressed
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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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