Healing is more than medicine or therapy; it’s a process that begins in the mind and heart. Many experiences suggest that consciousness, intention, and belief play a profound role in physical and emotional recovery. Could it be that the universe itself responds to our inner state, shaping reality like a hologram, where perception and awareness influence what manifests in our lives?
The Power of “I Think I Can”
One of life’s earliest lessons often comes in the smallest packages. Michael L. McCord, reflecting on his own journey, recalled a childhood Christmas gift: a record of The Little Engine That Could. Its refrain—“I think I can, I think I can”—became an early lesson in persistence, courage, and the power of belief that can ripple through an entire life.
Three Principles Seen in Miraculous Healing
Looking across different accounts of extraordinary recoveries, some common threads emerge:
- Clear Intention – Knowing what you want to bring about.
- Prayer or Affirmation as if Already Done – Aligning mind and heart with the desired outcome.
- Action – Taking steps that move toward that outcome, however small.
Healing often begins when these elements converge, creating alignment between thought, emotion, and behavior.
Perception Shapes Reality
One striking insight is the idea that the world we perceive may not be the world as it is. Mike describes noticing, in moments of deep reflection, that every detail —the stars, the morning sunlight, even the threads in a sheet —held a glow of divinity. This awareness led to a profound shift: by seeing the miraculous in the ordinary, he began to perceive not just the world differently, but also his own capacity to heal.
Science and spirituality converge here. Consciousness is increasingly understood to interact with matter, suggesting that our thoughts and beliefs may shape our experience. When combined with love, gratitude, and determination, the mind can become a powerful instrument for change.
Lessons for Daily Life
Whether we face illness, injury, or everyday challenges, some principles can guide us toward greater well-being:
- Gratitude – Appreciate each moment; life can change in an instant.
- Persistence – Keep moving toward goals, even in the face of setbacks.
- Love and Compassion – Small acts can ripple outward in unexpected ways.
- Faith and Letting Go – Release fear and attachment to a specific outcome, while remaining committed to growth.
- Alignment of Thought, Feeling, and Action – Harmonizing intention, emotion, and effort opens the way for transformation.
The Subtle Art of Letting Go
Healing and personal growth require a shift in perspective. Mike observed that releasing fear, embracing love, and letting go of preconceptions about what is possible opened doors he hadn’t imagined. This approach resonates with wisdom found across spiritual traditions: faith, aligned with action, can manifest profound change.
A Reflection
Perhaps the universe is more responsive than we realize. If consciousness influences the unfolding of events, then our inner state, beliefs, intentions, and attitudes may be as important as any external action. Healing, growth, and even miracles may begin the moment we shift our perception, release fear, and commit fully to what we wish to see realized in our lives.
Through this, you too can climb mountains literally or figuratively.
One Step at a Time: Memoir of a Former Quadriplegic offers a vivid, first-hand illustration of this principle. Through his journey from paralysis to physical recovery, and from fear to spiritual insight, he demonstrates how intention, gratitude, love, and committed action can reshape not only one’s life but one’s very experience of reality. The book is a testament to the idea that when we align mind, heart, and action, we participate in the creation of our own possibilities—and sometimes, in what feels like a miracle.
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