In many ways the word ‘Placebo‘ hides a lot more than it reveals or expresses.
While the dictionary meaning of the word describes placebo as ‘a medicine or procedure prescribed for the psychological benefit to the patient rather than for any physiological effect’ it seems to focus on everything else other than the mind. In fact, it almost denigrates the power of the mind…as if anything having a ‘psychological’ benefit is bad, wrong or sub-par.
Unfortunately, the world of science and medicine has emphasized substances so much that they have almost totally dismissed the presence and power of the mind.
Placebo hides the fact that something almost magical is happening…the power of the mind is coming into effect. In their fascination and slavery almost to matter and laws of matter, they (so-called scientists and researchers) conveniently gloss over the fact of the power of the mind. Just because mind cannot be easily subjected to laws of science and laboratories and made to undergo tests, experiments etc easily or be repeated or reproduced easily, it’s often left alone with only some peripheral comments, acknowledgements and credit, if any.
Fact of the matter is mind is far more powerful than matter. Mind controls and directs energy which can control and directly impact/affect matter.
In that sense, energy is ‘superior’ to matter and mind to energy.
It has been stated by mystics that energy controls matter and mind controls energy. When Intelligence affects or controls the mind, one comes close to his highest potential…or at least starts moving there…
Back to placebo…so in the much derided ‘placebo effect‘ something gets the mind to start controlling or directing the energy in the system in ways that result in healing.
So, while the world is focused on matter and the material aspects of life, some begin to sense the importance of energy and mind and their central role in creating a life where one is able to move towards their highest potential.
The highest potential is potentially very high and as one begins to optimize his energy and uses it in ways that a focused mind directs, an ordinary human starts moving towards his extraordinariness!
For the body to function at its best it has to be healthy. For the body to be healthy, it needs to be treated with a large dose of discipline. Energy and flow of energy play a disproportionately high role in maintaining both physical and mental health. By generating enough energy and circulating it within, a certain cleansing begins to take effect. Just as the wind, water and heat/light cleanse things outside, energy in the body combined in the breath cleanses the whole system when done sensibly and under the guidance of one who’s walked the path.
When the cleansing happens (and it’s not a one-time act…it’s a regular process) generating energy in the body becomes more easy and efficient.
That’s when the role of the mind becomes even more crucial. It can become an instrument of great progress, creativity, development, wisdom, joy and more.
The mind can usually not be easily controlled. The best way is to use the breath. Use the breath as a charioteer uses the reins to control the horses pulling the chariot. That’s the best and easiest way.
Belly breathing, which is nature’s way to breathe, is a great start. Slowly start watching the breath regularly and slowly the mind will become like the horses of a chariot ridden by a skilled charioteer. They will take you on towards where you direct them, fulfilling your aspirations, goals and helping you move towards your highest potential.
Remember, once your mind is firmly under your control you will become the master of your destiny. Instead of stumbling through life, stuck in painful places and situations, crying and bumbling through your days you will rise each day – bright like the sun and become a joy unto yourself and those around you!
Remember, when your mind starts making the impossible easily possible and your health becomes better, your wellness starts touching new heights, it’s not some old stupid ‘placebo‘!
It’s the power of your mind. And it is unleashed by the power of your breath!
– Rajyogi (Rajesh Kanoi)
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