Flowing right in front of us...

By Vichara


There is an old Chinese proverb that states when you are friendly, humble and polite, the divine spirit will come to you as naturally as the water flowing down into the valley. I believe that this stream is always present, in whatever label you call it, and that it is merely diverted from our attention by daily distractions. Sometimes we just need to be reminded by example that this divine spirit that connects us all does exist and all you and I need to do is one simple act of Love, Compassion & Patience during the day and that stream will be flowing right in front of you.

nocebo • \noh-SEE-boh\ • noun
: a harmless substance that when taken by a patient is associated with harmful effects due to negative expectations or the psychological condition of the patient

Example Sentence:
Patients given the nocebo reported mild to severe headaches.

Did you know?
"Nocent" has been in the English language as a word for "harmful" since the 15th century. It comes from Latin "nocēre," meaning "to harm." Latin "nocebo" is a close relative that means "I will be harmful" and that contrasts with "placebo," meaning "I shall please." People in medicine began using "placebo" for inert preparations prescribed solely for a patient's mental relief, and not for relieving a disorder, in the late 18th century. As doctors began to observe the effects of placebos, some noticed that the harmless preparations actually sometimes caused detrimental effects on the patient's health. English speakers began using the word "nocebo" for substances causing such adverse reactions in patients in 1961.

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