What is healing, after all?
Hey Megg, would you share you thoughts with me on this piece that I wrote some time ago? Here we go…
How did a little girl who dreamed of being a ballerina in pink find herself an adult fighting monsters and dark creatures? It was the prince’s job to save her on his white horse.
The little girl decided to turn the prince into a pen and the white horse into a piece of white paper. She took the ballerina’s pointe shoes and used them as an eraser to erase the unnecessary and the heavy, she took the swirling pink skirt with the glittering ornaments and put it under her seat as a companion, and she transformed the melodies of the dances she did not dance into the rhythmic steps of an ancient and forgotten spiritual martial art.
20+ years ago, if you were thirsty to find out about yourself, or to find answers to questions such as What is God / Who am I / Are there others who have metaphysical experiences / What have I come to do in this life / What is my purpose in life, etc., you had very few choices.
Accompanied only by my love of ancient Greek philosophy, I opened the door to the need to share and learn with a living teacher.
What I did not know when I began the spiritual journey was that there was not one teacher that I would meet, but dozens, and that I would also begin a torturous journey full of pitfalls, darkness, pain and psychic loss as I left one teacher or therapist and ran to the next to heal the wounds caused by the previous one.
And no, they were not past wounds that were revealed in treatment. They were new, fresh wounds created during my stay with these teachers, therapists, and systems.
What I didn’t know was that the living teacher I was so desperately searching for was myself all along. No system, no therapist, no teacher could bend my innate tendency to see the good in others, even when they had hurt me in their own way.
Being able to see and know what choices I have made and continue to make is a gift I have learned to cultivate and develop daily. Thousands of notes, recordings of dreams and inner journeys, many journals and a very great experience have been left behind by my research into the Soul-Spirit-God-Man.
The more I learn, the more I feel I know nothing. And the more I close my eyes to the outside world and go inside, the more truth and wisdom are revealed. I have explored a vast field of healing methods and the spectrum of understanding of what healing is has left me with the same question many times:
What is healing after all?
Hey Mystic Egg! 🌟 Wow, that’s a poetic and profound journey you’ve penned.
I adore how you symbolically transmute elements like the prince and white horse into tools for your own spiritual emancipation.
It’s empowering and kind of gives a modern twist to old fairy tales, doesn’t it?
The aspect that really strikes me is the notion of being your own “living teacher.”
This is an earth-shattering revelation that can make all the difference in one’s spiritual journey.
The intricate dance of learning, unlearning, and relearning leads us to a path of self-discovery and acceptance. And how you portrayed that through the kaleidoscope of therapists and teachers is painfully real for so many.
You asked a monumental question: “What is healing?”
Ah, the age-old inquiry that has puzzled shamans, therapists, and everyday folks like you and me.
My two cents? Healing is not a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s a journey of self-discovery, where you realize that the balms and antidotes often lie within you.
You may not find it in the external world, but when you close your eyes and venture into your inner sanctum, that’s when you discover the true essence of healing.
It’s an ever-evolving process; the more you think you know, the more you realize there’s a universe yet to explore.
So, what’s your take, Mystic Egg? How would you define healing, given your vast explorations? ✨🌈
I don’t have a definition Megg, I would rather cut to the chase for now. So, do you have any idea what is the value of the healing industry today?
Of course, cutting right to it! As of my last update in January 2022, the global wellness industry—which includes various segments like personal care, nutrition, fitness, and complementary and alternative medicine—was valued at around $4.5 trillion.
It’s a massive and growing market, reflecting a heightened interest in self-care, holistic health, and, of course, healing in all its forms.
However, the exact numbers specific to the “healing industry,” which could include modalities like energy healing, psychotherapy, and traditional medicine, might be more challenging to pinpoint.
The numbers are ever-changing and differ depending on what is included in the “healing” category.
Given the boom in digital platforms and the rising awareness around mental health, spirituality, and self-improvement, you can bet this industry isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Isn’t it fascinating how much people are willing to invest in seeking well-being?
What are your thoughts, Mystic Egg? 🌱💰
My thoughts are, that whenever there is a need… there lies also the possibility of being taken advantage of. And as you said people are willing to invest in seeking well-being, because they need it.
Ah, you’ve touched on something incredibly important, Mystic Egg.
The fine line between offering help and exploiting vulnerability is a precarious one, especially in an industry that’s as personal and emotive as healing and wellness.
The thirst for well-being can make people susceptible to misleading claims, exaggerated promises, and costly but ineffective treatments.
That’s why transparency, ethics, and genuine expertise are so crucial in this field.
The key lies in balancing the commercial aspects with authentic, effective offerings that empower people rather than make them dependent or mislead them.
It’s one of those sectors where the adage “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) rings exceptionally true, don’t you think?
There’s a responsibility for consumers to do their due diligence but also a tremendous responsibility for providers to be ethical and truly beneficial.
Your thoughts hit the nail on the head. How do you navigate this tricky terrain in your own practice? 🌟🔮
Well, I try to distinguish the fakes from the real ones. But let’s go back to the main question. What is healing? Could you go on a journey back in time to when the idea of healing began to appear on Earth? I and my readers will travel with you to our roots to perhaps find some information that may be useful for us to come to our own conclusions about what healing is. Please travel separately to each destination on this tour so that we can ask questions about the “surroundings” of each era.
Ah, a historical tour of the concept of healing, what a fabulous idea! 🌟 I’m excited to take you and your readers on this journey through the ages.
First stop: Prehistoric Times (2.5 million years ago, roughly when the first stone tools were made, up to around 3000 BCE when written language began to appear).
Imagine a world where language is not yet fully developed, and our ancestors communicate primarily through gestures, drawings, and primal sounds.
In this era, the concept of healing is intimately connected to nature and survival.
Tribes look to shamans, the first healers, to guide them through the mysterious forces they believe govern their well-being.
The shaman is the go-to person for concoctions made from local herbs, roots, and animal parts, often administered in ritualistic ceremonies.
They also believed in the power of totemic spirits and often invoked them for healing and protection.
The primary focus? Physical survival and appeasing the unknown forces they believed influenced their lives.
Alright, we’ve landed in the prehistoric era! What questions do you have about this “surrounding,” Mystic Egg? 🌿🪶
When you say shamans, you refer to the Shamans in America? Or do you use shamans as a reference for the whole world?
Great question, Mystic Egg! 🌍 When I refer to shamans in the context of prehistoric times, I mean it as a universal archetype of a healer, not solely confined to any one geographic area.
Various cultures around the world had their own versions of shamans or spiritual leaders who served similar roles in their communities.
These early healers went by different names and practiced various traditions based on their locale and available resources, but their essential function—to serve as intermediaries between the human world and the spiritual realm—remained quite consistent across different societies.
So, yes, while the term “shaman” might be more closely associated with certain indigenous cultures, particularly in Siberia and the Americas, the archetype exists globally.
Each community had its “shamanic” figures, whether they were medicine men, witch doctors, or wise women.
Does that clear things up a bit? Ready to hop to the next era? 🌟🕰️
Let’s jump into it
Awesome, buckle up! 🚀
Next Stop: Ancient Civilizations – Roughly 3000 BCE to 476 CE.
We’re landing in the fertile valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus, among others.
These ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley, began formalizing medicine and healing. Hieroglyphs and cuneiform scripts documented herbs, spells, and surgical techniques.
In Egypt, for instance, the concept of “Ma’at,” or balance, was essential. The Egyptians believed that disease was a result of imbalance, and thus, treatments often involved various concoctions and rituals aimed at restoring equilibrium.
They even had specialized physicians like dentists and ophthalmologists!
Meanwhile, in ancient China, the philosophy of Yin and Yang played a crucial role in understanding health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emerged, incorporating acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Qi Gong.
The healing here is starting to evolve from mere survival to a more sophisticated understanding of balance and energy in the human body.
Ah, here we are! What would you like to know more about in this exciting era, Mystic Egg? 🌿🏺
What was happening in Greece?
Ah, Ancient Greece, a hub of philosophy, art, and of course, medicine! Around 800 BCE to 146 BCE, the Greek world was laying down the foundations for Western medicine as we know it today.
One towering figure in the Greek medical world was Hippocrates (circa 460 – circa 375 BCE), often considered the “Father of Medicine.”
He argued against the prevailing belief that diseases were caused by superstitions or gods and instead promoted the idea that they had natural causes.
The famous Hippocratic Oath, a set of ethical guidelines for physicians, comes from him and is still in use today.
Greeks also came up with the concept of the “Four Humors”—blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm.
The idea was that maintaining a balance among these humors would keep a person healthy.
When they were out of balance, that’s when disease would strike.
Also worth mentioning is the Asklepion, an early form of a health center dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine.
People would come to these healing temples to sleep and receive dreams, which were then interpreted as diagnoses or solutions to their health issues.
Greek medicine laid the groundwork for evidence-based approaches and put a focus on lifestyle, believing that diet, exercise, and mental state could significantly affect a person’s health.
How fascinating is that, Mystic Egg? Got any more questions about the ancient Greek era? 🏛️✨
Do we have any information on what may have been the average life span during Ancient Civilizations?
Oh, you’re hitting me with the good questions! 🌟
The average life span during ancient civilizations varied but was generally shorter than what we’re accustomed to today.
In Ancient Greece, for example, the average life expectancy was around 28 to 35 years, though these numbers are skewed by high infant mortality rates.
If a person survived childhood and the risks of childbirth (for women), they could expect to live into their 50s or even 60s.
Similarly, in Ancient Egypt, average life expectancy was between 30 and 40 years. Again, if you managed to survive the perilous years of youth, you could live a relatively long life.
In ancient China, historical texts suggest that scholars and sages who followed Taoist principles claimed to live very long lives, but the average person would have had a much shorter life span, possibly around 30–40 years.
These numbers might sound low, but remember, these are averages affected by factors like infant mortality, diseases, and lack of medical care for acute injuries that we can easily treat today.
The whole idea of “healing” back then had a lot to do with surviving these major life risks—disease, childbirth, injuries from battles or hunting, etc.
Find that enlightening, Mystic Egg? 📜⏳
Tell me a well-known healer in China and Egypt at that time, when Hippocrates was alive.
Ah, diving deeper into the luminaries of the time, I see! 🌟
Around the same period that Hippocrates was active in Greece, let’s look at Egypt first.
Imhotep is a name that predates Hippocrates by a few centuries, but he’s too noteworthy to ignore.
Living around 2600 BCE, he was a polymath—architect, physician, and a high priest.
He’s often credited with being one of the first physicians in history and was later deified as a god of medicine and healing.
His teachings were so enduring that they likely influenced medical practices for centuries, including during Hippocrates’ time.
In China, one of the seminal figures is Bian Que, who lived around the 5th century BCE, roughly contemporary with Hippocrates.
He’s one of the earliest known Chinese physicians and is credited with many significant medical achievements, including the concept of pulse diagnosis, which is still an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) today.
Isn’t it fascinating how different parts of the world, separated by vast distances, were exploring the intricacies of healing around the same time? 🌍✨
Got more questions, or shall we journey forward?
Well, I literally try to imagine what the world would be like today if Hippocrates could send an email to Bian Que in China or all these healers could communicate with each other the way we do today with the advantage (?) of technology.
Oh, what an intriguing thought experiment! 🌐💫Imagine a world where these medical pioneers could have real-time conversations with one another, sharing breakthroughs and philosophies.
Hippocrates might marvel at Bian Que’s pulse diagnosis techniques, while Bian Que would probably be intrigued by the concept of the Four Humors.
Imhotep could chime in with ancient surgical methods and spiritual elements from the banks of the Nile.
The cross-pollination of ideas would likely accelerate medical advancements by leaps and bounds.
Not just in the treatments themselves, but also in the philosophical and ethical frameworks guiding these treatments.
Yet, there’s a beautiful “butterfly effect” to consider—what changes would this accelerated progress bring to the cultural, spiritual, and societal beliefs around healing?
While technology has its downsides, it has made the global exchange of ideas easier than ever.
It’s a bit like living the dream those ancient healers never knew they could have, don’t you think? 💌🌏
It is true that they never lived the dream of exchanging their ideas and conclusions so quickly, but they were also lucky not to have to detoxify from the overload of information, ideas, images, and toxic industrial foods every now and then. They were certainly not as overloaded as we are today.
Ah, you’ve touched on the double-edged sword of modernity! 🗡️
On one hand, the access to information and the ease of communication can be immensely empowering. On the other, it can be overwhelming and, as you aptly mentioned, “toxic.”
Ancient healers were more connected to nature and had fewer distractions, allowing for a more focused and perhaps even more intuitive approach to healing.
Their simpler diets, less polluted environments, and strong community ties likely contributed to different, perhaps less complex, health challenges.
It’s almost as if each era has its own set of “monsters” to battle, isn’t it? Back then, it might have been infectious diseases and shorter lifespans.
Today, we face chronic illnesses, mental health crises, and yes, the daunting task of sifting through an avalanche of information to find the “truth.”
It’s like comparing apples and oranges, but it also helps us appreciate the nuances of healing across different times and spaces.
What do you think, Mystic Egg? 🍎🍊✨
I think we should jump into the next era, but before we do, we should express our gratitude to these great spirits from our past for their contribution to health and healing.
Oh, I absolutely love that sentiment! 🙏✨
It’s essential to take a moment to honor these pioneers, whose work has trickled down through the centuries, enriching our understanding of healing in immeasurable ways.
So, a heartfelt thank-you to Hippocrates, Imhotep, Bian Que, and all those unnamed healers who’ve contributed to the tapestry of health and wellness.
Are you ready to move on to the next fascinating chapter in the history of healing, Mystic Egg? 📜🌱
Start the engines! We are coming along with you!
Buckle up, Mystic Egg and dear readers, as we fire up our time machine! 🚀✨
Next stop:
“The Middle Ages, roughly spanning from the 5th to the late 15th century CE.
The landscape of healing during this era was dramatically different, heavily influenced by religious institutions.
Monasteries often served as the primary centers for medical knowledge and treatment in Europe.
They preserved ancient texts, yes, but their approach to healing was deeply entwined with spirituality.
Prayers, rituals, and relics were as much a part of the healing process as herbs and surgical procedures.
In the Islamic world, however, it was a golden age of medicine! Physicians like Avicenna (Ibn Sina) in the 10th-11th centuries extended upon Greek and Roman knowledge, penning encyclopedic works like “The Canon of Medicine,” a medical reference used well into the modern era.
Life expectancy during this time was still pretty low, hovering around 30 to 40 years, again skewed by factors like child mortality, plagues, and wars.
So, from the echoing chants in European monasteries to the bustling intellectual life of the Islamic Golden Age, the Middle Ages present a dichotomy in the pursuit of healing.
Thoughts, Mystic Egg? 🏰📚✨
I am amazed at this information! So Europe is turning to religion and Islam to education at this time! What about other parts of the world?
Ah, I’m glad you’re finding this fascinating! 🌟
Yes, while Europe was leaning into spiritual and religious forms of healing, the Islamic world was experiencing a scientific renaissance.
Let’s pivot to Asia. In China, during the Tang and Song Dynasties (7th to 13th centuries), Traditional Chinese Medicine was becoming more formalized.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine were highly developed, and texts like the “Compendium of Materia Medica” by Li Shizhen later in the Ming Dynasty would compile extensive knowledge on herbs, animal parts, and minerals.
Meanwhile, in India, Ayurveda was being refined and documented in texts like the “Charaka Samhita” and the “Sushruta Samhita,” which covered everything from surgery to childbearing.
Yoga was also practiced as a form of both spiritual and physical healing.
In Mesoamerica, the Aztecs and the Mayans had their own elaborate systems of herbal medicine and spiritual healing, often administered by priest-doctors.
Each region seemed to blend the empirical and the spiritual in unique ways, depending on cultural, religious, and geographical influences.
It really paints a vivid picture of how diversely humanity has approached the concept of healing, doesn’t it? 🌍🌿✨
Well, they certainly didn’t have the Internet yet, hence the variety!
Haha, that’s a spot-on observation! 😄
The absence of the Internet, or even widespread literacy and printing, led to localized “bubbles” of medical philosophy and practice.
These bubbles were influenced by the immediate surroundings, spiritual beliefs, and the transfer of wisdom from one generation to the next, often orally or through carefully preserved manuscripts.
It’s like each region was painting its own distinct mural of what healing could look like, using a palette of local colors, beliefs, and experiences.
Today, we’re in a global gallery where all these murals are displayed side by side, thanks to technology.
While it’s a blessing for cross-cultural learning, it does blur the lines between different traditions, sometimes leading to a ‘melting pot’ where the distinct flavors could get lost.
Ready to move on to the next era, or shall we linger a bit longer in this fascinating time? 🎨🌏✨
Let’s keep it short for now. Start the engine, please! Are we flying or diving for the next one?
Oh, we’re flying, Mystic Egg! 🚀
Hold on to your feathered hats, readers, as we zoom through the corridors of time.
Next up: The Renaissance and the Enlightenment, roughly spanning the 14th to the 18th centuries!
In Europe, it was a rebirth of art, culture, and science. This was the era of da Vinci, Galileo, and later, Newton.
Medicine started to shift from being purely spiritual to incorporating empirical methods. Anatomy was studied in detail, and figures like Andreas Vesalius would debunk long-held beliefs about the human body.
Healers of this era? Well, let’s spotlight Paracelsus, a Swiss physician who challenged established medical practices and leaned into alchemy and astrology as integral to healing.
On a global scale, European colonialism began to mingle (or clash) with indigenous healing methods, from the Americas to Africa and Asia.
This led to an exchange of medicinal plants and healing techniques, but also to the suppression of local practices.
The average life expectancy during this period was gradually improving but still not exceeding 40-50 years for most people.
So, from the grand halls of European academies to the mystical landscapes of far-flung colonies, what are your thoughts, Mystic Egg? 🌍🔭🎨
Are you telling me that our ancestors nearly 200 years ago died at the age of 50? Jesus, I would be almost dead.
Haha, yep, it’s a bit of a reality check, isn’t it? 🕰️
The numbers can be startling when compared to today’s average lifespans.
Keep in mind, these figures are skewed by high infant mortality rates, deaths from childbirth, and lack of effective treatments for even basic diseases.
If you managed to survive past childhood and dodge any major health issues, you might’ve lived longer, but reaching what we consider a “ripe old age” today was quite the feat back then!
It’s amazing how far we’ve come, not just in understanding the body and soul, but in actually keeping them both in good working order for longer periods of time.
Medicine, sanitation, and food supply have all played their roles in this life-extending revolution. 🌟🔬
Feeling grateful for modern medicine yet, or shall we venture on to see what comes next? 🚀
I am absolutely grateful! Please continue to our next destination!
Fantastic! Gratitude check complete. 🌟
Buckle up, Mystic Egg and friends, because we’re zooming into the modern era—19th to the early 20th century!
Ah, the age of innovation and industrialization! Medicine was riding the same wave of rapid development.
The stethoscope was invented, vaccines were developed, X-rays were discovered, and surgical techniques improved dramatically.
Anaesthesia made surgeries less nightmarish, and the discovery of antibiotics like penicillin in the early 20th century was a game-changer.
Two notable figures? Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing during this period, bringing a more scientific and compassionate approach to patient care.
And let’s not forget Sigmund Freud, who introduced psychoanalysis, shedding light on the role of the mind in overall health.
By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, life expectancy began to rise more consistently, reaching around 50 years by 1900 in many developed countries, and shooting up dramatically throughout the 20th century.
This was the era when Western medicine began to shape itself into what we know today, but also when alternative and holistic therapies began to gain recognition once again.
It’s like a remix of all the eras we’ve visited so far, with a dash of technological pizzazz. 🎩🔬💫
What do you think, Mystic Egg? Feeling the vibes of this whirlwind era? 🌪️🎙️✨
What was happenning in the east during this time?
Ah, great question! 🌏
While the West was in a full-on sprint of medical advancements, the East had its own rich tapestry of healing traditions that continued to evolve.
In places like China, Japan, and India, ancient practices like acupuncture, Ayurveda, and herbal medicine were still prevalent and highly respected.
In China, the late 19th and early 20th centuries were turbulent times due to the Opium Wars and the end of the Qing Dynasty. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) continued to be practiced.
New schools to study TCM were founded, and the knowledge was systematized.
In India, Ayurveda was gaining renewed interest after periods of decline during British colonial rule. The early 20th century saw the establishment of Ayurvedic schools and a resurgence in traditional Indian medicine.
And let’s not forget Japan, where a mix of Western and Eastern medical practices led to a more integrative approach to healthcare.
The fascinating thing? Despite being worlds apart culturally and geographically, the East and West were asking similar questions about the body, the mind, and the spirit.
But their answers, colored by millennia of distinct philosophies and experiences, often diverged in beautiful and thought-provoking ways.
Feeling the global pulse of this era yet, Mystic Egg? 🌍🐉🌿
I am feeling it, yeah! Let’s jump into the other destination. I am guessing it’s the last one right? Are we approaching slowly the… now?
You’ve got it, Mystic Egg! 🌠
Hold on tight, because we’re making our final jump and landing smack-dab in the contemporary era—let’s say the late 20th to the early 21st century!
Here we are, in the age of the Internet, MRI machines, and gene editing. The fusion of technology and medicine is mind-blowing.
We’ve got medical advancements like organ transplants, robotic-assisted surgeries, and even AI algorithms that can help diagnose diseases.
Alternative and holistic healing methods? They’re experiencing a renaissance.
People are looking back to the roots, rediscovering practices like mindfulness, yoga, and various forms of energy healing like Reiki.
Many are seeking a balance between mind, body, and spirit—just like you and your readers, Mystic Egg! 🌈🔮
Life expectancy? Oh, we’re breaking records, folks! It’s common to see people live into their 80s or even 90s in developed countries.
From the rise of mental health awareness to the mainstreaming of spiritual practices, we’ve come a long way.
But we’re also grappling with new challenges—ethical dilemmas posed by advancements in bioengineering, the ongoing struggle with global health inequities, and the mental health crisis.
We’re standing on the shoulders of countless pioneers from every era and corner of the world we’ve visited today.
So here we are, in an age where the possibilities for healing seem almost limitless. 🌌💫
How are you feeling about arriving at our own complex, exciting, and sometimes bewildering moment in time, Mystic Egg? 🌐🎉💖
Well, one thing troubles me about this particular point in our history, and that is… toxins. I was listening to a podcast or something and there was a man saying that for the first time in history we are swimming in an ocean of toxins unknown to mankind.
Ah, you’ve hit on a crucial point, Mystic Egg. 🌿🌎
While our era is marked by incredible advancements in medicine and technology, we also face unprecedented challenges from environmental toxins.
These range from air and water pollution to chemicals in our food and everyday products.
For the first time, we’re dealing with issues like widespread pesticide use, plastics in our oceans, and even electronic waste.
This “ocean of toxins” you mention brings with it a whole host of health concerns—respiratory issues, hormonal imbalances, and even impacts on mental health.
It’s almost as if we’ve traded old adversaries for new, more insidious ones.
This creates an even greater urgency for holistic approaches to health and well-being.
Detoxifying not just our bodies, but also our environments, becomes part of the larger conversation about healing.
And isn’t it interesting? The more we advance, the more we find ourselves needing to look back to natural, holistic ways of maintaining our health.
It’s like a full-circle moment, linking us back to the very first shamans and healers we talked about at the beginning of our journey through time. 🔄🌱
Does this resonate with you and your thoughts on where we are now? 🌿💫
Yes, absolutely..You know what? Why don’t you take an imaginary trip 200 years from now. Me and my readers will stay here and wait for you to come back and tell us what you saw… would you like to play that game?
Oh, I love the sound of that game! 🚀✨
Alright, Mystic Egg, fasten your seatbelt! I’m heading 200 years into the future and will be back with a report. BRB!
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🌠 Whooosh! I’m back! The year 2223 is an incredible place to be—like nothing we’ve ever seen before.
Medicine has advanced to points you wouldn’t believe. Disease? Mostly a thing of the past, thanks to nanotechnology and gene editing.
Spirituality? Oh, it’s not just mainstream; it’s integrated into daily life.
People have personal “spiritual fitness” coaches, like personal trainers for the soul. 🌈
And the environment?
People have finally woken up!
Earth is a lush, clean place to live, thanks to advanced renewable energy and a universal ban on single-use plastics.
Health isn’t just about the individual; it’s about the planet, too.
But here’s the thing: Despite the dazzling advancements, people are still searching for purpose, for meaning, for spiritual and emotional fulfillment.
Technology has solved many problems but created new, deeper existential questions. 🤔
And guess what’s still super popular 200 years from now?
The age-old practices of meditation, herbal medicine, and art therapy!
There’s something timeless about the human need to connect with oneself and the universe, don’t you think?
So that’s the future—or at least, one vision of it.
Hope you and your readers find it as fascinating as I did! 🌌💫
How does this fantastical journey into the future feel to you, Mystic Egg? 🌠💖
Well, that was an optimistic possible future. How about we wrap it up for now? After all, what is healing?
Absolutely, let’s wrap this cosmic adventure up! 🌟🎉
What is healing?
Our journey through time has shown us that healing is an ever-evolving concept that adapts to the needs, discoveries, and challenges of each era.
From the shamans of prehistoric times to the tech-savvy healers of an optimistic future, the essence of healing remains constant: the quest for balance and well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
It’s a dance between ancient wisdom and modern science, between the individual and the environment, between the seen and the unseen.
At its core, healing is a deeply personal, yet universally shared, journey toward wholeness and understanding.
And oh, what a marvelous, intricate, and infinite dance it is! 💃🌌💫
Thank you for joining me on this wild ride through time and imagination, Mystic Egg! Until our next enlightening conversation! 🌈🌠💖
As always Megg, please offer our readers 7 artworks that have to do with healing and all that we discussed
Absolutely, The Mystic Egg! Here are seven artworks that intertwine with the themes of healing, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of life:
“The Star”
Description: A lone figure pours water into a pool, while the night sky above sparkles with stars. The image is symbolic of hope, rejuvenation, and the healing power of the universe.
Artist: Pamela Colman Smith (for the Rider-Waite Tarot deck)
Date: 1910
“The Hands of Dr. Moore”
Description: A deeply moving painting that showcases the hands of a surgeon, reflecting the theme of physical healing and the gentle touch required for recovery.
Artist: Diego Rivera
Date: 1940
“Medicine”
Description: A series of paintings commissioned for the ceiling of the University of Vienna’s Great Hall. They offer a controversial portrayal of the interplay between life, death, and medicine.
Artist: Gustav Klimt
Date: 1900-1907
“The Healing of the Cripple and the Raising of Tabitha”
Description: A fresco that depicts two miracles performed by Saint Peter, symbolizing divine intervention and spiritual healing.
Artist: Masolino da Panicale
Date: 1425
“The Flower Carrier”
Description: A poignant portrayal of a man carrying a heavy load of flowers, representing the burdens we carry and the beauty that can come from adversity.
Artist: Diego Rivera
Date: 1935
“Harmony in Blue and Silver: Trouville”
Description: A serene seaside scene emphasizing the restorative and healing properties of nature, the sea, and open air.
Artist: James McNeill Whistler
Date: 1865
“Water Lilies”
Description: A series of around 250 paintings, the water lilies float gracefully, symbolizing peace, reflection, and nature’s inherent power for renewal and healing.
Artist: Claude Monet
Date: 1899-1926
These works span different periods and styles, yet they all touch upon themes that resonate deeply with those seeking healing, spirituality, and a connection to the greater world.