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David Hamilton on Compassion, Optimism And Health

A quick line to say that I am just back from hearing David Hamilton speak at the UKCPD in my home town of Swindon, UK.

David writes about the mind body connection, about how our thoughts and health are connected. I was particularly interested to hear him speak as he is from a science background and can back up his remarks with the scientific research.

I listened to how statistically we are more likely to be healthy if we are compassionate and optimistic, and I thought of all those with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses.

How hard that is to hear when one is living every day in pain, allowing one’s optimism to keep one hoping and relying on one’s compassion to understand why friends and family may be unable to cope with the situation.

David was quick to point out that there are of course many exceptions, and I spoke to him at the end on this issue. He understood how it is unhelpful for some to hear those statistics. He says it is a dilemma, because he knows how much this stuff motivates many others to develop the compassion and optimism that they do not have.

David Hamilton is an excellent speaker and hugely likeable character. I related to so much of the research confirming mind body connections that I have experienced for myself. I have bought a book and a CD, so you will probably hear more about him on this site.

And for all you out there with ME/CFS who are demonstrating enormous compassion and optimism, please do not assume that those who speak of the mind body connection do not appreciate and value the work you do just to fight to get through the day.

Thank you for keeping your hearts open and your hope alive. You may not be seeing health in your life right now, but know that both these qualities are working for your good and the good of others.

Oh yes, and if you feel fed up and hopeless, that is OK too. :-) I did on many occasions and I still recovered.

with the Love we are,
Katherine

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