Disturb the Sound of Silence
From the vision that was planted in my brain
I’ve had an interesting 24 hours…I could keep it to myself, but wouldn’t that be part of the problem I feel this happening?
I need to back up a bit. Once home in lock down, I shared my journey into stillness. I shared that I even started to embrace silence. Prior to COVID 19 I was always playing either a webinar or Pandora.
As I spend more time in silence, a song in my head keeps playing. An old favorite, The Sound of Silence. Being a child of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s it was a song I embraced but thought little about. It was, to me, a song from the movie The Graduate…
…And song that has gotten louder in my head, especially in the last 24 hours. I song that I decided to actually listen to and give my interpretation of as I share my experience with you.
Here goes:
Hello, darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again
When I was younger, starting about 3rd grade, I wasn’t ‘fitting in’ for whatever reason. It started a journey of being bullied that lasted until I graduated 8th grade.
I was made to feel odd, I was forced to be small, keep quiet — don’t stand out. Lay low in the darkness…silenced…
I wasn’t understood — and I’m feeling that way with a group of ladies that I’ve known for about 20+ years. Yesterday an email arrived from one sharing news on her mother, who is in her 90’s. She wrote how her mom was in a nursing facility severely dehydrated and with a raging UTI. She was transferred to a hospital for treatment and while there even though there were no signs, her mom was tested and is positive for COVID -19. Her mom is now with my friend under quarantine until tomorrow (which is now today) and the nurse is looking to fatten her up and strengthen her.
Those that hit reply all did with shock and prayers. They ignored the positive testing. Huh?? I responded with compassion and I added: “So your mom tested positive but sounds like she is not affected by the virus? Wouldn’t testing positive be just the most devastating news for a 90 year old and yet she’s home with her nurse looking to strengthen her and fatten her up… I’m really questioning what is happening and the motivation behind all this panic”. And I included some links that I will share below with you.
Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains
I was on a facebook group yesterday with others in the functional medicine field and someone posted a video from Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai. What he shared was fascinating. Though I was not familiar with him, he made points that were familiar to me and what I have learned from functional medicine.
As I share two videos, I hopes are that you will finish my article and then watch.
This first video is from 3/14. Dr Shiva explains the immune system and how complicated it is. He states “The real infection here is the fear and uncertainty that we need to overcome as an American family to get strong and move forward. This is an opportunity for us to learn about immune health and what it really mean to be healthy”.
There is also this video from 4/10 which is shorter in length, but just as powerful. He states that “An unfortunate lie has been created about the immune system and an unfortunate lie about the solution without any real emphasis on the fact that it is an overactive, dysfunctional, weakened immune system that overreacts and that is what causes damage to the body. The truth of this leads to a solution that has nothing to do with mandating vaccines and shutting down the country”.
In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone ‘Neath the halo of a streetlamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night…
I have always been a big believer in doctors and that they know what is best. That conventional medicine had all the answers. Doctors are trained professionals and I have great respect for them — I will always have great respect! They are not trained though on nutrition and what an impact it has on our bodies. I’ve heard from numerous sources that they only receive about 16 hours of training on nutrition while in medical school. And once in practice and quite busy, rely on the pharmaceutical reps that come in with the latest and greatest answers to our problems.
…And touched the sound of silence
Having experienced some advice from numerous doctors with numerous family members over the years, started me questioning and seeking another way to help my family not just band aid but heal what issues they were having.
I’ll share two keeping it as brief as possible:
- My daughter when young was twitching. She kept grabbing her stomach stating it was itching from the inside. The pediatrician said they only thing he could offer was ADD medication… In researching, I found help and relief through some supplements and years later it was uncovered that she was gluten and dairy intolerant.
- My father, at the time mid 80’s was on a 10 mgs of a statin medication. It seemed logical as he had two stints. His new cardiologist tested his cholesterol level and the total was 116. An integrative doctor stated this was too low, especially since my active, sharp father was declining mentally. We all have cholesterol in us and it’s important in our bodies — especially for brain health. While the integrative doctor suggested weaning my father off and stopping the med, the cardiologist actually recommended increasing to 80 mg — yes, 80 mg. When I asked this doctor why, he said it was the “new recommendation from research”. When I asked him to be honest with me — was he really trying to help my father as a patient (at 10 mg his level was 116, when a healthy level is 200) or was he afraid that if he didn’t increase the dosage and my father suffered a heart attack or stroke, we would sue him. He said he was afraid he would be sued… I thanked him for his honesty and we left, never to return. My dad off the statin, never had a level higher than 200… (I am not suggesting anyone stop this or any medication — check with your doctor).
And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening
Why do we believe what we believe? At some point we trusted the information that was given to us. If you were being deceived, would you be able to recognize it? We may be hearing — but are we really listening?
People writing songs that voices never share No one dared Disturb the sound of silence
It seems like so many are unwilling to take a stand against the norm. Let’s not rock the boat type of mentality. In general it seems like we don’t question, we just follow.
“Fools,” said I, “You do not know Silence like a cancer grows
The officials, whomever they may be, always know better than us — right??
Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you.”
I became an advocate for sharing what I was learning from the holistic community. I became a board certified health and wellness coach also certified as a functional medicine coach. I would share with family, friends and with the members in the meetings I led.
But my words like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells of silence
Some appreciated what I shared, others laughed at me. I lead a group on fb and if I would post a spiritual quote, I would receive likes and comments. If I would post something regarding nutrition or functional medicine….crickets.
Just like with my email response to my friends. No one responded — my thoughts about my friend’s mom and/or the videos — no one questioned, commented, agreed or disagreed….nothing…silence…
And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made
I’ve heard it said that the government is controlling us and who is controlling (or influencing) the government? Big pharma and the food industry. Is the news so negative nowadays so that people watching need anti-anxiety meds?? Why on a beautiful sunny summer day does the “Storm Team” need to give the forecast?? All the commercials regarding medication, and everyone is portrayed as being so happy once on them. And the processed foods eaten leads to issues that lead to medication.
Do we not see this?? “We keep electing these officials in”, as Dr. Shiva states “People who do not care about your health”.
And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said, “The words of the prophets Are written on the subway walls And tenement halls
Who’s watching out for us, the ‘little guys’? I’m not someone who follows politics. I’m also not someone who invites confrontation and conflict. While I don’t have the answer for what is happening right now, I do have a lot of questions.
And whispered in the sounds of silence.”
Am I uncomfortable writing this article — yes! Am I looking for you to follow the thoughts or opinions I shared or *Dr. Shiva shared — no!
I feel we need to question things more! Get outside of the comfort zone and challenge what we are being told. It’s time to stop thinking, “Not me, someone else will handle it.”
You may view me as odd, I won’t let that keep me small, or keep me quiet — I now look to stand out. No longer lay low in the darkness, but to bring things to light. Not be in silence.
I felt compelled to write this article as the song in my head grew louder. Now that I’ve written it, it’s mellowed. A sign for me that this is what I was supposed to do.
To share what I have experienced and what I have and am learning. To make you stop. think. question. Do or say something.
— To disturb the sound of silence…
I wanted to include this article as Dr Mehmet Yildiz shares, Our genes determine our health to some extent, but environmental, emotional, mental, and biological factors play substantial roles too.
Until next time~
Sending you light, love — and some thoughts.
Be Well,
(*Find out more about Dr. Shiva at his website: https://vashiva.com/about-va-shiva-ayyadurai/)
Disclaimer: This article and thoughts/views I share are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
