Cancer: Metaphysical Contemplations and Considerations

animal aspect of the soul, which is the life force that animates the body, contains the G-dly essence within it. However, the “animal” exists in the form of a “shell” that attempts to serve as a barrier to the Divine light. One way that it is able to carry out its task is to take credit for all accomplishments and fail to acknowledge that everything comes from the one true G-d who controls the world. In so doing, the animal succeeds in not only blocking the light of creation, but in absorbing it as well. Hence, the “bad” creation of new human cells arises from the darkness and evil becomes more revealed in the physical world.

The Enemy Within
To be clear, this work is not about “spiritual healing” as an alternative to medicine. It is about gaining some insight as to the spiritual dynamics of diseases like cancer. Accordingly, I support all legitimate forms of conventional treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation when prescribed by qualified cancer specialists (oncologists). I also do not want anyone to construe that cancer is a form of Divine punishment (Heaven forbid). What I have described is an application of Hassidic concepts to show how positive creative energy absorbed into a negative realm will produce an abnormality.

Moreover, every conversation about cancer points to fighting an enemy; “I’m going to beat this thing!” “I’m going to fight it.” “I’m going to kick this cancer in the butt!” “Neal Armstrong, the cycling champion, fought his battle against cancer and won.” Additionally, the available treatments are usually described as the “arsenal of weapons”. Hence, the person who receives the shocking news that he or she has cancer immediately begins to prepare for war with a strong determination to win. Family

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