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Seth discovers the Secret. But doesn't read it.

Seth realizes that sometimes, you just need to imagine good health.

There's a fine line between superstitious and ludicrous. I like to think I fall squarely in the latter category, especially when it comes to my health. When I feel good I don't like to talk about it. When I feel crummy, I don't like to think about it. I know a lot of people who are very superstitious about their health -- especially when it comes to seeing doctors and taking medicine. It's as though they cut everything off, cold turkey, when things are going their way. Probably a pretty stupid idea, but I don't fault the psychological positioning of it.

It all became clear after a friend told me about a book she just finished, "The Secret," which is all about imagining something with the right concentration -- which ultimately makes it (whatever "it" may be) materialize.

I took away from this the fact that I've been doing just that for a long time, as it relates to my health. I imagine myself healthier than I really am all the time. Whether it's choosing to take the stairs (which I ultimately regret by the third flight) or attempting to open a screw-top beer bottle, I channel my health and try like heck to make it happen. So far -- knock-on-wood -- it's working.

It's like the old saying:  "mind over matter ... but if you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

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Yes!

Posted by Kati at Nov 19, 2008 10:30 PM
I so get what you are saying. It is like I have been on Remicade for only 3 weeks, but already my life has changed dramatically. Still, I find it hard to say that out loud, and I've noticed that even my family is afraid to aknowledge the improvements. We're all so scared to jinx it!

- Kati

mental health

Posted by Carol at Nov 20, 2008 01:47 PM
I find it difficult to do things in moderation. If I feel really good, I want to do everything--walk faster, talk more, work out longer--and yet so often I over do it. How can I learn where that line is, that invisible line I should not cross? The trouble is, I don't realize I've crossed it until it is too late.

The Secret - I have it too!!

Posted by TessaD at Nov 26, 2008 08:21 PM
Seth,

1st I want to say CONGRATS on being the NYer of the Week! WAY TO GO!!

2nd, I bought the book last year and have yet to read it. It is here on my desk and I look at it everyday and wonder when I will pick it up and read it.

Well, I guess it is time. I will have 6 weeks of recouping to do so I will take the time to read it. Thanks for the insight here to talk me into it!!!

I am with Kate, I too am afraid to over speak about how well I am doing on the meds, but we shall see!

Congrats again and you have made us PROUD!!

Tess
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Just a boy with arthritis who was tired of feeling alone out there -- in a world full of great people in similar situations.
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Location: New York, NY
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Just a boy with arthritis who was tired of feeling alone out there -- in a world full of great people in similar situations.