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November 2009 
What is the relationship between health and spirituality?
Posted on Nov 8th, 2009
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Jamilah
Jamilah
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for November 08, 2009:
I do think there is a connection, but it's hard for me to put into words. I can't say that someone who is more spiritual will be healthier. I consider myself to be spiritual but I have many health issues.
I do know that my spirituality helps me to deal with whatever comes my way, in terms of health or anything else. And maybe it does make me stronger than I otherwise would have been. I know that I was very sick this summer and, according to those who love me the most, I was near death. (I wasn't aware of much of anything for a few days so I'll have to take their word on that.) I know that many people, throughout the world, were praying for me. And I know that I have recovered much more quickly than my doctor, or anyone else, expected. There is definitely a connection.
I do know that my spirituality helps me to deal with whatever comes my way, in terms of health or anything else. And maybe it does make me stronger than I otherwise would have been. I know that I was very sick this summer and, according to those who love me the most, I was near death. (I wasn't aware of much of anything for a few days so I'll have to take their word on that.) I know that many people, throughout the world, were praying for me. And I know that I have recovered much more quickly than my doctor, or anyone else, expected. There is definitely a connection.
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