Reclaiming Your Power: Decoding the Word "Diagnosis"

Words hold power. They shape our thoughts, perceptions, and even the way we navigate our health. One word that carries significant weight, especially in the realm of health and wellness, is "diagnosis." Let’s take a moment to break this word down and understand its roots, and perhaps, in doing so, reclaim some of the power we often give away.

The word diagnosis comes from two parts: dia meaning "through" or "across," and gnosis meaning "knowledge" or more specifically, "intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths." So, at its core, diagnosis suggests gaining knowledge by going through or across something—maybe through experience or observation. But here’s the thing: gnosis also points to something deeply personal and intuitive. It’s not just about external information—it’s about what you know within.

So why, when we receive a diagnosis, do we often feel like we lose touch with our inner knowing? Why do we hand over so much of our power to medical professionals, allowing them to define us by a condition or label? It’s as though the moment we hear that word, we forget the wisdom within our own bodies—the very intuition that has guided us throughout our lives.

Here’s the truth: You are not your diagnosis. You are not your dis-ease. Words matter, and when you internalize a label like a diagnosis, you risk giving it too much power, letting it define your identity.

The Power of Words: A Real-Life Example

To truly grasp how powerful words are, consider this example. There are documented cases where individuals were misdiagnosed with terminal illnesses. A doctor tells them they have six months to live, based on a cancer diagnosis. Their mind, body, and spirit take this information as truth, and they begin to decline. Yet, after their passing, an autopsy sometimes reveals there was no cancer present at all. The body was physically healthy, but the mind, heavily influenced by words, accepted illness as its fate.

In the book Cured, a woman was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis many see as a death sentence. Instead of living in fear, she decided to embrace her life fully, acting as though she didn’t have cancer. She refused conventional treatment and lived her life on her terms, doing what brought her joy. Years later, when she needed a scan for a stomach issue, she asked the doctors to check her pancreas. The result? She was completely cancer-free. No treatment. No miracle drug. Just the power of her mind and body in harmony. Her body had not "made a mistake." It had healed itself when the imbalances were removed.

This shows how the power of a word, a diagnosis, or even a misdiagnosis can shape your reality. The body is designed to heal. Sometimes, we just need help removing the blocks—whether they are emotional trauma, physical injuries, toxins, or nutrient deficiencies.

Reclaim Your Healing

Your symptoms are not a betrayal; they’re a check engine light, your body’s way of communicating with you. They’re telling a story, your story. And like any story, it’s up to you to listen and decode the meaning.

Rather than suppressing symptoms or ignoring them, what if we leaned into them with curiosity? What if we asked, "What is my body trying to tell me?" Maybe it’s telling you to rest more, nourish yourself better, address old emotional wounds, or simply slow down. Your body isn’t betraying you; it’s guiding you.

I’m not saying there isn’t a time or place for Western medicine. In traumatic situations, it can be life-saving. It’s helped my own friends and family in critical moments. However, in so many other cases, there’s more we can do. Western medicine often masks symptoms with a pill, which adds to your toxic load without addressing the root cause. To truly heal, we need to get to the source of the imbalance, not just silence the symptoms.

This life is a classroom, not a courtroom. Every symptom, every imbalance, is an opportunity to learn and grow. So take charge of your healing. Ask yourself, "What can I learn from this? How can I grow from it?" Your body knows how to heal—you just need to listen and provide the right support.

You are not your dis-ease. You are powerful. Trust in your body’s ability to heal.