DEAR Louise

Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher and the best-selling author of numerous books, including You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women, and I Can Do It®. For the past 25 years, she has assisted millions of people in discovering and using the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing. Louise’s works have been translated into 29 different languages in 35 countries throughout the world.

Dear Louise,
My three boys (10, 7, and 4) have all been diagnosed with farsightedness. I know from your books that so much can be done, and that there is a reason for everything, but this has just floored me. Where do I start, and what can I do?
- O.D., Ireland

Dear O.D.,
Whenever our small children have problems, it’s good to begin with clearing our own consciousness. “It is safe for me to see” would be a good affirmation for you to start with. I would repeat this affirmation over and over, and notice areas you don’t want to look at or things you don’t like to see that might come up. Then repeat: I am safe.

Also, do mirror work with your kids. My book The Adventures of Lulu covers this issue among others, and it’s specifically geared toward children. Teach your sons to stand in front of a mirror and repeat: I love my eyes. I see everything clearly and lovingly. It is safe for me to see. You can all do it together at first. Many children love mirror work—they make a game of it. Your four-year-old will probably take to this first. Do the affirmations with him every day until he enjoys doing it alone.

I highly recommend a wonderful book titled Healthy Healing by Linda G. Rector Page, N.D., Ph.D. It’s a great source for alternative healing techniques. You can probably find it in your local health-food store. Among many wonderful pieces of advice, Dr. Page offers dietary, herbal, and lifestyle support therapies for more than 400 conditions, including eyesight. She recommends increasing vitamin A, C, and D intake; use of an herbal supplement called Bilberry; and eating mineral foods such as carrots, broccoli, leafy greens, and sunflower seeds.

Dear Louise,
I’m currently experiencing a “grumbling appendix” (chronic appendicitis), and am waiting to hear if I’ll need surgery. Although I’m confident that surgery in this instance may be the best solution and could provide me with a brilliant opportunity to heal myself and my life, I’d also like to address the metaphysical causes. I’ve had this condition on and off for ten years, although it’s only recently been diagnosed, and owing to it, I’m experiencing unpleasant digestive symptoms more and more frequently.

Overanalysis and worry are obviously making my situation worse. How can I help and heal my health? I am trying to focus on the positive aspects of my life (wonderful marriage, happy home), but it seems that this isn’t enough. I would appreciate any insights, and thank you profusely for taking the time to read my ramblings!
- W.F.,France

Dear W.F.,
What is it in your life that you cannot stomach? Perhaps it’s an old childhood belief that you don’t deserve to have so much good in your life? Deserving good is a big issue in many people’s lives. But the truth is that we all deserve good experiences just because we exist. It’s our divine right.
Begin affirming: I love my stomach. I release all fears. I take in and digest life with joy and ease. I am safe and loved by life!

Dear Louise,
My six-year-old daughter constantly complains about earaches, and when I have her checked by a doctor, there is an actual ear infection. It’s the right ear mostly. We use medication to cure this, but I wonder if there’s another way to handle this? Thank you for your help.
- M.H., Los Angeles, CA

Dear M.H.,
You’ll see a big difference if you remove dairy products from her diet immediately—that is, no milk, cheese, yogurt, or ice cream. So many children are actually highly allergic to dairy, and the first complaint is usually earaches. Rice or almond milk can be substituted, but not soy, as it is usually genetically altered.

On the metaphysical level, what does your daughter not want to hear? Is there too much fighting in the house? Does she hear the word no too often, or does she feel that she’s not loved enough?

Have her affirm: I hear with love. I love my ears. They are happy ears. All is well in my world.

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