The effects of positive thinking
One of the features of alternative medicine is its sensitivity to all human layers, the highest of which is (he spiritual layer, (hen the mental, emotional, and physical layers, in that order.
All of these layers interact with and affect each other, to the extent that some sentiments reside in certain parts of the body and are linked to the symptoms that are demonstrated by these pans.
For example, sorrow resides in the lungs, anger in the liver, fear in the kidneys, and shocks of love in the heart. and the stresses of life in the stomach (which leads 10 heartburn due to the excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid).
By treating the sorrow, fear, anger, etc. the symptoms appearing in the related organ are eliminated.
For instance, curing a child of fear is the perfect solution for involuntary urination.
The divine and prophetic teachings encourage us to adhere to positive thinking, to dismiss negative feelings, and to stimulate the latent energies at various levels through the mind, heart, and physical faculties.
So that we can continuously progress towards happiness in both the worlds. In this regard Almighty Allah says.
“So do not become weak (against your enemy) nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if you are indeed believers.”(Surah AI-‘lmran: 139)
And, “…So waste not your soul in sorrow for them.” (Surah Fatir: 8)
And, “…Place not in our hearts any rancor toward those who believe.” (Surah Al-Hashr: 10)
In one of his supplications, the Prophet (Peace be upon him) used to say,
“O Allah, I seek refuge with you from worries and grief.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhari: 2893]
We thus find that the believers are always keen on directing the powers that Allah has instilled in them, in order to achieve serenity, happiness, and psychological balance.
