Set Free with EFT – May Newsletter

A Personal Story – fear of hospitals, anaesthetic & surgery

I have recently just had my second Endometriosis surgery and due to a recommendation from a friend to see Karen it was a totally different and much more pleasant experience than my surgery 3 months prior.

Due to past experiences I had a huge fear of hospitals, being put under anaesthetic and surgery. So when I was diagnosed, not only did I have the emotional side of the diagnosis to deal with, but also the fear of the upcoming surgery. Unfortunately I did not address this and my experience in the hospital was horrible. I had a panic attack when I was being put under anaesthetic, which made my body react horribly when I woke up and I believe had ongoing effects through my recovery. This added to my already existing fear and I was told that I needed to have another surgery in 3 months.

A friend of mine recommended Karen Degen. I must admit that even though I am fully on board with a lot of alternative therapies I was pretty skeptical, but I was prepared to try anything. The moment I met Karen I felt at ease. She has a very kind heart and an ability to really understand what you are going through. After my first session I had results and after a few more I was ready for my surgery. I felt strong, in control and confident about my surgery. It was a totally different experience in the hospital and my recovery has gone from strength to strength every day.

The fear I had was consuming me and holding me back from having a positive frame of mind about my Endometriosis and getting better. I cannot thank Karen enough. I would recommend Karen to anyone who needs a gentle, caring hand in overcoming any emotional obstacles that are holding them back from being the best person they can be.

Charlotte Fleetwood

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 Quote of the Month

“If I told patients to raise their blood levels of immune globulins or killer T-cells, no one would know how. But if I can teach them to love themselves and others fully, the same change happens automatically. The truth is: Love heals.”
– Dr. Bernie Siegel, MD, from Love, Medicine and Miracles

A life-changing story that only takes 37 seconds to read

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation..

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.  The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.  As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band – he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.  One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.
She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.  It faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, ‘Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.’

Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.