Hope and Healing aka Healing Connections

In searching for a message that best encompasses our mission, beliefs, and intentions, I re-discovered several powerful quotes from the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, and Alice Walker.

“We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.”

-Dalai Lama

This quote exemplifies the Hope & Healing philosophy; compassion, acceptance, kindness, respect and dignity- fundamental requirements of any functional society. As parts of the whole, we are all connected within this world, this Universe. We are one living consciousness. Harming another is harming one’s self. We all can benefit from healing, love, compassion, kindness, empathy, and acceptance right now.

Regarding human rights and protests, we support all those who express their voice and their right to protest appalling and violent behaviors. This is a painful time and growth is painful. We are called to demand change, and to start within. This is transformation, healing, and growth. We must fundamentally change many aspects of our reality and we can do so. Start within, and follow your heart. Your higher self will lead the way. As the words here cannot come close, please accept this quote as explanation:

“We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing it is and the source of our happiness. We need not wait to see what others do.” Mahatma Gandhi

Thank you for taking a moment to review the brief story of this page, and the community. The page initially began as a safe space to discuss and share alternative and holistic healing methods.

This page initially was focused on sharing some health and wellness strategies and has grown to promote meditation and the benefits of mind-body-spirit alignment. Hope and Healing continues to evolve and has been a guiding force in my own journey of personal and professional development. Connecting with others with similar interests and goals relating to holistic and health and wellness is not always easy.

Our greatest hope is that each Hope and Healing member join us so we can learn and grow together, encouraging each other along the way. It is with such gratitude and amazement, I share this community with each member, with an entire community of teachers and believe that Together we can evolve and heal old wounds, enabling us to give back again and again to our world. Thanks for joining us here and whether you choose to walk with us for part or all of this journey, You are Always welcome here. More on our individual stories here and on our Healing Connections blog. Be kind, especially with yourself. The world needs you right now.

Emily

“Be compassionate to everyone. Don't just search for whatever it is that annoys and frightens you-see beyond those things to the basic human being. Especially see the child in the man or woman. Even if they are destroying you, allow a moment to see how lost in their own delusion and suffering they are.”

Alice Walker