Listening and comparing the two practices did not convince me anymore that what I know. I know that this works and that with practice and patience it does wonders for the better of my health. But I really did not understand "breathing in someone else's pains". I tried to understand what that person is going through but since I don't know the pain, I cannot help. Like I said before, my wife has MS and I would love to be able to alleviate even some of the pain. The breathing relaxes me and I understand much better how the breathing and mind are connected, when the breathing is easy, steady, and relaxed; the mind can be relaxed. Obviously, I am not there yet.
Spiritual wellness links with physical and mental wellness as a whole. One cannot be fully whole without all the links together. I believe that everyone believes in something better whether it is science, religion, or whatever. Prayer has been proven to work even in small ways but perception is the key. Does the person really want prayer to work? Is the body capable of getting better by "thinking it better"? As a member of humankind, I hope it is possible, but also as an amateur scientist, I would like to see the proof. I believe but don't know why or even how. I just do.
Craig Touchette