I have come down with the same disease my mother used to have before she passed. My husband also has a rare disease and is expected to need more care and support in the future. I don’t want to worry my husband so I try to be positive and happy in front of him. But I am barely holding myself up with my own disease. I am worried about my future. (Female in her 60s)
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Although an illness seems to be that one person’s problem, but it actually is a serious problem that affects the well-being of the entire family. In other words, an illness is a ‘problem for the family’ that is happening inside your household. So therefore, a scare in your health condition is something that must be shared and recognized amongst all members of the family.
Plus, if it is a serious disease, it isn’t something you can handle on your own. Even if you don’t say anything about it, the family will eventually know, and there will most certainly be a time when you need to ask for their support. It is important that you tell your family about your health situation with no delay, and have them treated as soon as possible.
Family is the most important support in people’s lives. There is nothing comparable to having the great support from the family member’s kokoro coming together. And you will feel more ease to go through the necessary treatments. This sense of security is much needed element to draw out one’s energy to live. Resilient energy to overcome the disease will increase, and the results will follow for sure.
Shinji
Strive to live by the principles and make a family environment that gains awareness from the teachings.
Gradually, the feelings of family members will come as one and conversations to communicate each other’s feelings will increase.
The kokoro of each family member will always stay anchored, and worries and doubts will not occur within.
Illness can be kept distant from your life when you can maintain your kokoro to be bright and positive.
It is so vital for family members to always stay in conversation to bring each other’s kokoro together. You may hide your illness with an intension not to cause any burden on your family. But in most cases, they will worry more when they see you feeling down. Remember to always make conversations, and live surrounded by the love of your family. And a healthy kokoro created by that environment will lead to a healthy body, and live with a peace of mind.