Vesna from Nis, Serbia, asked:
Dear Julie,
Greetings from Serbia. This question may surprise you.
My son, Vuk, is an active swimmer and generally enjoys good health. However, I recently discovered that he has been subjected to witchcraft, and since then, he has experienced bouts of unexplained weakness.
How can he protect himself?
With great admiration for your work,
Vesna
Hi Vesna,
Your question touches on an age-old belief that one person can influence another through witchcraft, spells, or so-called dark forces.
The truth is, this only has power if a person believes it does. No one can control another person because no one can control our thoughts. The mind is incredibly powerful, and science has proven that the body responds to what the brain believes, even if it isn’t true. This is how “evil spells” have supposedly worked throughout history, only because the person believed they would be affected.
The placebo effect illustrates this beautifully. In medical studies, people who take a simple sugar pill often experience greater healing than those given actual medicine all because they believe they are receiving treatment. One of my dear friends, on her first day at a world-renowned medical school, heard a lecture on voodoo medicine. The lesson? It works only because the patient believes it does. That’s the power of the mind.
Vuk is strong, healthy, and beyond the reach of any outside influence. Reassure him that he holds the power over his own well-being. Encourage him to focus on his strength, envision vibrant health, and release any fear. When he truly embraces this, no force outside of him can affect him.
Hope this explanation helps.
Hugs,
Julie
