Dear HCN,
I find the tone of
Stephen Lyons’ essay, “How the writer learned he is not very
spiritual,” offensive due to its cynicism (HCN, 8/18/97).
Apparently all the writer did was look on the surface of things. He
gives no indication of having tried to talk with a local person
involved in healing or with any person who might actually be
benefiting from the multitude of services offered. While there is
certainly commercialism and some questionable practitioners, there
are also many people of advanced spiritual awareness. These people
are helping others to transform themselves into loving beings who
help heal the wounds of our society wherever they
live.
The author refers to stumbling across
spiritual awakenings as a college student. Apparently all he did
was stumble. I detect a strong note of sour grapes that the town he
once knew has changed.
As a practicing physician
in emergency medicine, as well as a practicing energy healer, I see
a tremendous need for individuals to assume responsibility for
their problems – both physical and spiritual. I invite Mr. Lyons to
drop his cynicism and look into his heart. Under the anger and fear
is the love that will transform the
world.
Daniel
Blodgett
Socorro, New
Mexico
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline The writer was cynical.
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