The key role of thought in wellness and healing

As a mother I try to remind myself that I am my daughter's first and most accurate healer whenever she is not felling well. The loving kindness exercise helped me exercise my level of compassion and led me to reflect on the amazing ways I can help heal others without the intervention of the person or conventional medicine. The subtle mind exercise focused on quieting the mind as well as staying aware of reactive thoughts that may hinder that healing process learned of in the loving kindness exercise. I find it hard to control thoughts of doubt in myself although I do understand that thoughts of doubt are unproductive,
Spiritual wellness is important to the mind and body as the spirit leads the person. Taking note of our mental state can help keep the mind clear of unproductive thoughts which can hinder the spirit and body from their optimal states of flourishing.