Picture Therapy

Yesterday afternoon my son was asking if his Mimi ( my mother) was back from her trip and if he could go and see her. I told him that I was sorry , but she had a sinus infection and a fever and didn’t want to get him sick as well. My son’s immediate reaction was to ask me to color a picture for his Mimi to make her feel better. He asked if he colored a picture of the ocean if that would make her feel better. I told him yes. A thought struck me after this conversation took place…I have never suggested for him to color a picture for anyone that was sick before. He didn’t learn that behavior…so where did it come from? What if we are naturally programmed to get well by things such as scenery or cheery photos? What if we don’t really need all this expensive medicine and pharmaceuticals? Could you imagine the way the world would be? I thought this is interesting and since I am into going the natural homeopathic route when it comes to medicine it really made my thoughts swirl. When I am sick next time, I am going to try this theory out and see if it works. J