There are laws governing growth and development, and they apply identically—in theory as well as in application—on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes. Further, there’s no difference in how they operate whether it’s a single-celled organism or a human being. They even apply exactly the same to humanity as a whole.

For the relationship that exists between a person and each of our cells is the same as the one between all of humankind and a person. So they follow the very same laws for living and growing. The micro rolls up into the macro; every atom is a minute replica of the entire universe.

Whenever we give in to a compulsion or lean on a forcing current, we are violating divine law. For the hallmark of following divine law is having inner freedom. When our inner distortions obstruct the smooth flow of the life force in this way, a chain reaction is set into motion that eventually shows up in the form of physical sickness, or poor health.

But there, embedded in our illnesses, lies the specific remedy our soul needs. By facing and resolving the underlying cause of our illness, we will receive the very medicine we need. Too often though we miss this point, thinking our ills are either random events or some kind of punishment.

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