What do I mean when I say spiritual causes of illness?
After a few years of therapies My own and constant awareness of everything around me, both external and internal, has taught me to look beyond appearances and the mind. I have learned to listen to my body better and to communicate more effectively and consciously with it.
I notice people around me who suffer from certain diseases, viruses or disorders of the body and most, if not all, blame external factors for the causes of their illnesses, but no one asks themselves "how did I get to this?".
From a medical perspective, illness is viewed as an alternation or disorder of physical health that leads to the destabilization of organs and, implicitly, the body. I have also heard versions in which the doctor told patients that their illness was activated by very strong stress or a shock.
Of course, these two are part of the emotional and psychological system, not exclusively physical, and we will talk about this below.
Emotional causes of illness
There are five main positive emotions and five negative emotions from which derivatives arise.
The five positive emotions would be: joy, from which happiness is derived, pleasure, satisfaction, love, hope, pride from which satisfaction is derived, self-worth or confidence in one's own strengths, gratitude or gratitude which is also the most uplifting feeling. Yes, love is a strong and complex feeling but gratitude is uplifting.
The five negative emotions would be: sadness from which despair, loss, pain arise, fear from which fear, anxiety, stress, insecurity arise, anger from which frustration, irritation and mania arise, jealousy from which self-doubt arises, greed, envy and shame from which guilt, humiliation arise. As with positive emotions, anger is not the lowest and most loaded feeling, but shame and guilt.
David Hawkins classified all the feelings we feel, both positive and negative, into a pyramid that also tells you what vibrational intensity each of them has.
He says in one of his books that the vibration we are in the most attracts events or people who are at the same vibration as us, on the principle of "like attracts like."
Thus, if you stay in low feelings constantly you will attract negative things, accidents, loss of money, problems and ultimately, if you do not return to high vibration, illness. I do not want you to understand that we should only be happy and loving, I want you to understand that each of the emotions has its role and it is beneficial to be like that and to feel them, but what is not beneficial is to let them control you.
How emotions can affect your health?
"When our body is sick because it has been neglected, because it has been assaulted, because it has been intoxicated, or for other reasons, the mind and soul suffer equally. When at least one of these parts is in pain, we manifest, most often and most of us, distrust, fear, doubt, inner conflict, guilt, that is, those manifestations that are at the origin of the disease.
We enter a vicious circle, on a downward spiral, in a dark and twisted labyrinth. Once lost and disconnected from the Path and the Source, our supplies become increasingly scarce, we become increasingly afraid. Illness, malaise, keep us looking down, sad, with our arms crossed or hanging helplessly at our sides. We desperately search for a way out and often end up getting even more lost, sinking even deeper. Not every clearing is the place we need to go and not every spring is healing.
In order to get out of the dead end we have reached, being sick, we need to make a “return trip” with our mind and heart, to remember that decision, that act, that thought, that emotion, that conflict, that weakness, that trauma, that fear, etc. that led us to take the first step that took us away from the best path and health. The exit from the vicious circle can be done through a lateral step, not by continuing to walk forward. The exit from a dark labyrinth can be done through inspiration, not by looking for landmarks in a daze.” Says Jacques Martel in his book – “The Great Dictionary of Diseases and Ailments – The Subtle Causes of Illness”.
Spiritual causes of illness – Diseases and the connection with inner energy
I have selected some of the most common conditions that people face from the Dictionary of Diseases and would like to share them with you in the hope that they will help you now or in the future.
Allergy
At the root of the allergy there is always an emotion of irritation or frustration associated with a product or situation, to remind me of the situation that I have to integrate or become aware of. My landmarks change, even if it is a happy event for me. A new job, a move, for example, causes a certain insecurity and I may want to protect myself.
My confidence drops, I feel dizzy. Not recognizing my worth means I overvalue my partner, child, best friend or other close person. Unconsciously, this irritates me and I can become allergic to that person.
Solution: If I accept, at the level of my heart, my life and my fears, the integration process will take place and the allergies that complicate my existence will return to the universe. I need inner peace and especially, love. I am open and everything will be fine. I agree to recognize my value, to search in the depth of things. I will discover my inner happiness. By accepting my beauty and all my divine qualities, I will be in harmony with others and frustration will disappear.
Sexually transmitted disease
A venereal disease may suggest a sense of guilt about my sexuality. It is possible that I had a religious upbringing that formed the idea that sexuality is something dirty and impure. Because I feel ashamed of my thoughts and actions, betrayed by the other person who “gave me the disease,” I believe I must punish myself and reject my genitals.
I punish myself and I destroy myself. Sexual energy is very important and very powerful, it is an integral part of my genetic program for the survival of the species. If I underestimate it, abuse it or use it in a negative way, through lack of respect for myself or others, my body warns me with a venereal disease.
If I have chlamydia, this means that I am afraid of power, especially sexual power, which could lead to abuse (being abused or abusing). I blame myself when I feel my impulses. I am afraid of what I feel, as well as what is around me.
I need some distance to analyze my relationship with my partner and it is my body that draws the boundaries, which I do not dare to express because I am in a state of weakness. I would like to change some aspects of the relationship and I feel unable to position myself. I can't find the right words, but this bothers me.
Gonorrhea, also called gonorrhea, indicates my irritation with my inability to accomplish certain things. I want to achieve great things, but I devalue myself so much that I have no energy left to do anything. I am also disappointed in my partner.
Syphilis indicates that I am taking refuge in a sexuality that is empty of meaning. It is a disease that brings a certain shame on the family. I ignore my true feelings and have relationships with my partner in which I try to exercise my power, or I want to be in first place.
It is important to accept that sexuality is a form of expression of my love and my desire to unite with the other. I am learning to notice what is good for me and what is not.
Solution: I accept to contact my inner feelings so that my relationships are honest and healthy. I use my power in a positive way and let all creative energies circulate within me. I choose to review my position in my emotional and sexual relationships. I let new ideas circulate freely and keep my spirit open. I adapt my way of thinking and accept the fact that this experience is a means of developing myself and finding my emotional balance again.
Cancer
It is primarily related to repressed emotions, to deep resentments, sometimes dating back a long time, towards something or a situation that still troubles me today and towards which I have never dared to express my deep feelings.
I feel despair, self-rejection, I feel miserable. I am always tormented by the same feeling of failure. In most cases, if I suffer from cancer, I am a loving, devoted person, full of attention and kindness to others, very sensitive, who sows love and happiness around him. All this time my personal emotions are repressed very deep within me. I find comfort and satisfaction outside of me, not inside, because I have very low self-esteem. While I take care of everyone, I put aside my personal needs. I feel helpless to change my life.
I have no identity. I give up my place to others, I put aside my healthy cells, which represent my identity, and they are replaced by foreign cells, which have no place in my body. My healthy cells turn against me and the sick cells take over.
Cancer cells live in isolation, just like me, the one who wants to withdraw into myself in the face of a situation that is very difficult for me to accept. I play the role of the “victim” of life and quickly become the “victim” of cancer.
I need to reconnect with my inner self and accept myself as I am, with my qualities, my flaws, my strengths, and my weaknesses. I agree to let go of old attitudes and moral habits. Accepting the illness is essential so that I can then fight. If I refuse to accept the illness, how will I be able to heal it?
Solution: I accept to reconnect with that part of myself that I have disconnected from, in order to reconnect with my life. I open my heart and become aware of all that life can bring me and how much I am a part of my life.
I accept to calm the emotions I have within me. I take back control of my own life. Only I know what is good for me! Only I can decide to heal myself… I accept to be able to heal myself because I have many things to accomplish, many dreams to realize. I accept to live in the present, accepting my past, as a period of preparation to discover myself, to know who I really am. By letting life flow from me, my cells will be well nourished and will replace those I no longer need.
Skin disease
It covers the entire body and delimits what is “inside” from what is “outside”, that is, my individuality. It represents a protective layer, which clearly delimits my vital space and which allows my inner state to shine through faithfully and unconsciously: there is a connection with my relationship with my surroundings. My skin is the extension of my feelings, of my inner sensitivity.
If I am a gentle person, so will my skin be. If I am harsh towards myself or others, my skin will also be rough and thick. A disease that “affects” my skin indicates that I have difficulty communicating with those around me. The condition of my skin indicates the condition of my relationships with others.
My skin reacts when I need to touch and be touched and I feel a lack on this level. At the moment of a separation, eczema or psoriasis can appear: my skin is stressed and needs to turn red with anger, it doesn't understand why it doesn't receive affection, tenderness.
If my skin has certain abnormalities, it is possible that I am a person who attaches great importance to the opinions of others and what they say about me.
Being insecure and afraid of rejection or getting hurt, I will create a skin condition that will become a “natural barrier” and help me keep a certain distance from those around me. I suffer from the lack of contact with my mother and I may want to blame my father.
Solution: I agree to start appreciating my qualities and giving myself “little joys”, instead of buying all kinds of boxes of miraculous creams: my skin will “sweat” this state of well-being through softness and radiance. The more I am able to express my emotions more freely, the more relaxed and at ease my skin will be.
I trust and accept the love of others. It's all a matter of attitude. I choose to have a better quality of my relationships with the outside world.
Disease in aase
These represent the solid structure of the body, its pillars, the tree of life. Inside the bones is the marrow, the deepest core of my being, the place where the immune cells that have the ability to protect me are born. The energy of the kidneys (associated with insecurity and self-confidence) nourishes the bones and marrow, hence the expression “having strong kidneys”.
Bones represent the basic structure, the fundamental framework on which my entire being is built, the support of my emotional body.
Bones also have a connection to the structure of laws and fundamental principles that I deal with every day and that are enforced by authority (police, teachers, parents, etc.) to help me be supported and there is general order.
Starting from childhood, as I grow up, I position myself towards authority, and it is possible that when I reach my mother's height, if she is an authoritarian person, my attitude towards her will change a lot.
Solution: I accept to stop being afraid and learn to trust myself.
Intestinal disease
The intestine is the center of absorption and integration of food, this is found both on a physical and emotional and mental level. Everything that causes me sadness, fear, confusion, revolt, shame or any other discordant thought or feeling, can find a way to be released and create intestinal problems.
Because digestion takes place at this level, if I am upset and feel like I have been the victim of a “dishonest blow”, a “scam” or if I have the impression that someone has tricked me, I will have a bowel condition, because I simply cannot digest that situation! Bowel problems frequently occur following a separation, from a partner, an associate, a child, a professor, etc. Because I cannot digest this situation, it will manifest itself as a bowel problem.
If the small intestine has been affected, I may tend to judge situations that arise and have very strong opinions about my notions of “right” and “wrong.” The large intestine is related to my ability to relax, to feel safe within myself, to be spontaneous. My intestines symbolize the ability to let the events in my life flow.
I can have a very strong need to control and contain what happens to me. I get “eaten up” by criticism and I get affected by denigration and insults. I resist change because gaining more autonomy scares me.
Solution: I accept being autonomous and telling myself that I have all the resources within me to create what I want. The only person I can control is myself!
Thyroid disease
The thyroid is the center of speech, verbal expression and creativity. It also has an action on the neuromuscular system. It is related to self-expression, communication. Through this energy center I express my tears, joys, anxieties and feelings. Without the thyroid I could not live, because the thyroid regulates body temperature, it acts like a thermostat that adapts what is happening inside to what is happening outside.
My body can thus express its emotions and thoughts in a harmonious way. The thyroid also symbolizes my ability to express my divine side, to externalize my creativity. It shows me how I position myself, instead of letting myself be limited by others. The thyroid reacts when I feel like I am “out of breath.” When I feel powerless because I cannot speak in a certain situation.
When in disharmony, the thyroid indicates non-expression of self. When the thyroid is in harmony, I feel open to others, to listening, I am less influenced. I know how to say no when necessary. I have an open mind and become creative. I am able to tell the truth, without judging myself or others. This center of creativity helps me have a balanced couple relationship, to express my love. Instead of wanting power over others, it is better to trust my inner voice.
Solution: Now, I immediately accept to express myself freely and use all my means. I develop my creative spirit. I accept to live in Truth.
Heart diseaseă
This is related to the fourth chakra or energy center: YIN-YANG, both masculine and feminine, both mental and emotional. It symbolizes the home and represents love (emotions and the ability to love), joy, vitality and security.
If I experience a situation where I feel like "my heart has been ripped out of my chest," that my whole being is involved, that I don't receive enough love from others, that I take life too seriously, my body will react. A heart condition sends me back to a fundamental aspect of love, which comes from not loving myself enough or not receiving this love from others, from life, or from God.
This leads me to ask myself if I am not experiencing a guilt that prevents me from feeling worthy of being loved… The more I pay attention to love, compassion and forgiveness, the more my heart will function with joy, peace and ease. My heart will be emotionally stable and will be safe from all disappointments. A heart with a gentle and harmonious rhythm indicates a calm person. My heart rate varies when I am unbalanced, troubled in love or sensitive to my emotions.
Solution: I accept to be open to love, I leave any blame to the universe, I stop criticizing myself so much that I get sick, and most of all, I accept to forgive myself. If I forgive myself, I will be able to accept the love of others.
Stomach ache
The stomach receives food and digests it to cover the body's various nutritional needs, for vitamins, proteins, etc. In the same way, I feed my brain with the situations and events that occur in my life.
Each stomach has its own function. Even though the general shape is similar, digestion can be different from one person to another. My stomach reflects the way I absorb and integrate reality and my ability to digest new ideas or new situations. It can be compared to a barometer that indicates my degree of openness and the way I react in life.
Solution: I accept to receive new ideas, with openness and without judgment.
Kidney disease
The kidneys maintain the balance of the internal environment by purifying the blood of toxic substances and by balancing the “inputs” from the internal environment with the “outputs” to the outside (urine secretions). The kidneys help me cope with life. They participate in the control of blood pressure. They stimulate the production of red blood cells. The kidneys free the body from waste, cleanse it, just as they cleanse the body, figuratively, of negative ideas and all the things that pollute it. The kidneys filter emotions and help me live joyfully, when the cleansing is done in a constant and natural way, letting out old irritations and old resentments.
If I have a good relationship with my inner world, my kidneys will function very well. The kidneys symbolize stability, discernment, balance. A poor functioning of them denotes a retention of old emotional patterns or a retention of certain negative emotions, which only want to be released. The kidneys are also recognized as the “seat of fear”.
The collecting ducts of the kidneys can be affected when I feel like I have to fight for my existence. Kidney problems often occur after an accident or a traumatic situation in which I was afraid I would die. The kidneys also symbolize collaboration, the team. It is time to ask myself what my current relationship with my partner is like.
Solution: I accept to be responsible for myself, to learn to discover my true needs. I take responsibility for my life and I no longer blame others. I am able to take responsibility for the choices I make. My discernment is sure and precise. I collaborate completely, 100%, with life and then I will have strong kidneys. I let my emotions flow, like a river, knowing that they are an integral part of my life.
Liver disease
The liver ensures the metabolism of food, eliminates excess proteins, fats and sugars and purifies the blood of impurities. It is essential for life. It is recognized as the seat of anger and criticism. The liver is also linked to my behavior and represents my ease of adapting to the events and situations in my life. The negative emotions I feel (hatred, anger, jealousy, envy, aggression) affect the proper functioning of the liver.
My liver has the ability to accumulate stress and inner tension.
Thus, the liver stores bitter and irritating feelings that have not been expressed or resolved. When my liver is blocked, it affects my spiritual and inner level of consciousness. I can lose my path or the direction I need to go. The liver gives me life and at the same time can maintain my fear of this life.
Solution: I accept to act in a way that gives me life. I take responsibility for my thoughts and actions and I consciously choose to focus my attention only on the positive aspects. In this way, I will gain a new way of looking at life. I will have a greater openness and love will flow more easily within and around me.
Spiritual healing methods
Spiritual healing is a profound process through which you rebalance your energy, release emotional blockages, and find inner peace. It can include ancient practices, modern methods, and techniques based on awareness and self-knowledge. Here are some effective methods of spiritual healing:
1. Meditation – Connecting with your inner self
Meditation is one of the most effective methods of spiritual healing. By quieting your mind and focusing on your breathing, you can access a deep level of awareness and relaxation. There are several types of meditation:
- Mindfulness meditation – awareness of the present moment.
- Transcendental Meditation – repeating a mantra to calm the mind.
- Guided meditation – visualizations and positive affirmations for healing.
2. Prayer and connecting with the divine
Prayer is a universal spiritual practice that provides peace and trust. It doesn't have to be associated with a specific religion – it can simply be a moment of introspection and gratitude towards life and the Universe.
3. Energy Healing (Reiki, Prana, Chi Kung)
Vital energy is essential for spiritual and physical health. Energy practices such as:
- Reiki – energy transfer through the palms for energy balancing.
- Chi Kung (Qigong) – exercises that harmonize the flow of energy.
- Pranic Healing – purifying the aura through breathing and visualization techniques.
These methods help release energy blockages and rebalance the chakras.
4. Healing through nature
Spending time in nature has a profound impact on your spiritual state. Whether you're walking through the woods, walking barefoot on the grass, or gazing at the ocean, nature recharges your soul and purifies your energy. GROUNDING (Grounding) – direct contact with the earth helps to discharge negative energies.
5. Conscious breathing (Breathwork)
Breathing is the bridge between body and spirit. Techniques such as holotropic breathing, Wim Hof breathing or Pranayama (yogic breathing) helps release repressed emotions, reduce stress, and clear the mind.
6. Healing through sound and vibrations (Sound therapy)
Sound has immense therapeutic power on the body and mind. Effective methods include:
- Mantras and sacred songs – their vibrations can transform your inner state.
- Tibetan bowls and gongs – harmonizes the body's energy.
- Solfeggio Frequencies – specific sounds that help with healing.
7. Working with crystals and minerals
Crystals have been used for thousands of years for energy balancing. Each stone has a unique vibration:
- Amethyst – for calm and spiritual protection.
- Pink quartz – for love and emotional healing.
- Black obsidian – to eliminate negative energies.
You can wear crystals, place them in your home, or use them in meditation.
8. Emotional release through therapy and journaling
Spiritual healing also involves processing old emotions. Effective methods include:
- logging – writing down thoughts and emotions for clarity.
- Family constellations – healing transgenerational traumas.
- Art therapy – drawing, painting or music to express the soul.
9. Sacred plants and aromatherapy
- White Sage and Palo Santo – purifies negative energy.
- Lavender and incense – calms the mind and raises the vibration.
- Sacred herbal teas – chamomile, valerian root or lotus flower help with relaxation and introspection.
10. Practicing gratitude and forgiveness
- Gratitude it changes your vibration and brings more harmony to your life.
- Forgiveness It frees you from emotional burdens and helps you heal.
Writing down 3 things you are grateful for every day can transform your inner state.
11. Healing through human contact and hugs
Hugs, therapeutic massage, or simple touch can trigger the release of oxytocin, the happiness hormone.
12. Past Life Regression
For those open to the idea of reincarnation, hypnotic regression can help heal deep-seated traumas.
13. Practicing acts of charity (Karma Yoga)
Helping others without expecting anything in return purifies your soul and raises your vibration.
14. Digital detox and time for yourself
Reducing the time spent on social media and in front of screens brings you mental clarity and spiritual peace.
15. Creating a sacred space in the home
A quiet corner with candles, scented sticks, icons, or objects with spiritual significance can help you reconnect with yourself.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the conditions that I don't want you to "encounter", but if you do end up there, I urge you to pay a little attention to your body and what it wants to communicate to you through these illnesses.
The way we position ourselves towards the problem does much more than the problem itself, so if you are facing a problem or difficulty and need to be listened to, understood and guided, I am here for you!
Spiritual healing is a personal and unique process for each person. There is no single path, but a combination of methods that work according to each person's needs. The important thing is to listen to your soul and give yourself time for introspection and inner harmony.
💜 Which of these methods appeals to you the most? Have you already tried some of them? 😊
See also: Hypnosis and Mental Healing
With love,
Muammer!
Source
The Great Dictionary of Diseases and Ailments – The Subtle Causes of Illness – Jacques Martel – Ascendent Publishing House – 2012
