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Cabot O'Callaghan's avatar

I truly believe most of our psychological suffering is born from our culture. But "culture" is just as nebulous as "the mind," so...? Culture IS mind. It's the collective mind. And it's clearly insane—or if we are being generous, just very ill. So, is it rational for us to pursue the idea of being "well adjusted" within such an environment?

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Yi Xue's avatar

I believe the power of our mind - though I am not sure if I like the word "placebos" - and I believe our mind and body are connected. Coming from a culture where for thousands of years, herbal medicine and stimulation involving acupuncture points were the main medical treatment, I also believe in what we now in the western world call "non-conventional" treatment. But I have to admit that my actual experience with both therapy and needle acupuncture is very limited, and unfortunately not with good results. I remember walking out of these sessions, physical or via zoom, thinking "oh you are so full of it"! That does not take away my believe in the principles of these treatments. Because of none "invasive" methods, they allowed not-so-good doctors to practice without reprimand. Good therapists/acupuncturists/herbal medicine doctors are few and far in between. If we happen to find one, we are truly blessed.

I wish you find a good one Sari!

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