MANILA, PHILIPPINES. I am fascinated with discovering the healing power of nature and time on my pain- body. Almost four weeks ago, I decided to stop taking antibiotics. Despite the discomfort and numbness, I taught myself to accept the everyday pain and live with it. I tried alternative medicine like acupuncture, herbs and water therapy. I also consulted with local healers. And I have also been prayed for by my family, friends and communities.
Slowly but surely, I am starting to feel better; better than 10 months ago. There is less dizziness and less disorientation; more of concentration. I have been more productive with my everyday life.
When I was told by medical experts (both in Canada and the Philippines) that a nerve in my jaw area might have been infected or damaged, they reminded me that complete healing might take a considerable amount of time. This does mean anything to me until now.
The present moment has taught me that there’s no short-cut when nature has been tampered. For chronic pain carriers like me, patience is a virtue (to muster) and time should be made an ally.
I am the pain-body. I am nature communing with time.
