Although somewhat more elusive, I believe we also have a desire to understand death and to die with dignity. It is this ability to live and die with dignity that we all desire. Healing is the fulfillment of this most basic desire. Healing makes our life complete and whole. So when we talk about the healing experience, we mean also the learning experience, when we say doctor or therapist, we also mean teacher.
Healing can be very different from being cured of a disease.
I still have crohn's disease yet my friends have told me I am the one of the most stable, happy, and joyful people they know. I no longer suffer form my disease because I have accepted and embraced my limitations. Everyone has limitations, mine are just different. It is possible to live within our limitations and be happy and joyful. This joy makes life complete and worth living.