“If everybody acted in a simple and human way,
we'd all be saints.”
Don Sergio Castro
Portrait of a Healer
| “Some
of his patients are sent to him by local hospitals, especially in
hopeless cases; when, for example, amputation seems to be the only
option. Sergio Castro is seen by many as the last hope. People come to
him with gangrene, hoping that they will be able to keep their limbs,
for he has achieved what some perceive as ‘miracles.’ Sergio is not a
doctor; Sergio’s somebody who really cares about people. And his clinic
is actually not a clinic, but a museum of traditional indigenous
costumes. Sergio has been working within the indigenous Mayan
communities of Chiapas, the poorest and most deprived State of Mexico,
for the past 40 years. Initially, his contribution was agricultural
work, and helping to build water infrastructure before he began
offering medical care. Like all true healers, Sergio didn't choose to
become one. He was chosen, elected by the people who needed his help;
and unlike many proclaimed healers, he's never asked a dime for his
services.” { read more at dailygood.org } My friend, Laurie Ellis Young,
sent me this article about Don Sergio Castro who is an untrained healer making a huge difference in his community. It might be worth your time - just a couple minutes - to read over his work and thoughts on healing. Best regards, Robert PS Thanks, Laurie. (posted January 2012) |
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