Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?

Dear Jennifer:  I recently learned that I have a rare condition and am losing sight in both eyes. My doctors tell me that I will be totally blind within the next two years. I’m only 40 years old, how can I live without my eyesight and why is this happening to me?

Jennifer’s Answer: This must be a very scary situation for you and I want to start by saying that there is a purpose  and a big set of potential outcomes for every situation, even if your medical advisors tell you that your situation is hopeless and there is no cure. You have to believe in your potential and while the outcome may be that you lose your sight, you have to consider the potential for keeping it as well.

But first, you have to look at what you did to create this, because we create every situation in our lives, even those that appear to be very limiting and self defeating. Your sight is linked to your vision for your life, have you lost your vision? Your ability to see means that you are able to look at your life and what you have created. What is it in your life that you do not want to look at? Losing your sight means that you become very dependent on others and can’t navigate the world by yourself. Are you tired of your life, of being alone and unsupported? Going blind is one way to get support but it’s not the only way. And the hardest question to ask, how are you being empowered by disempowering yourself? In what ways is this situation a source of power for you?

Whenever we ask ‘Why is this happening to me?’ we have to look within for the answer to the real question, ‘What did I do to create this?’ And it takes courage to both ask this question and listen patiently for the answer. Why would you deliberately create blindness? It was probably an unconscious choice that you made after many life experiences in which you said ‘I don’t want to see this any more. ‘ If you have perfect, clear vision, what do you feel compelled or expected to do, look at, to be or to create in your life? Sometimes our fear of our potential compels us to limit ourselves in different ways, losing eyesight is one of them, others range from the stiffness and limited movement of arthritis, to losing limbs, paralysis, other physical issues to death.

These are all choices we make from within which are reflected in our physical body so we can see the results of the conscious and unconscious choices we are making. It is our unconscious choices that are the most important ones because while we are the most unaware of them, they hold the answers to our questions about our fears, desires, limitations, soul urges and how we fulfill them or ignore them.

Anything can be healed, when we have the fearless desire to do so. If this is what you choose, thank your body for revealing this to you and focus on having clear sight in all areas of your life. You may still lose your eyesight and then again, you may not. Don’t let fear make this choice for you–instead of “I don’t want to go blind” let your intention be for having a clear and perfect vision for your life and the courage to live it every day. Then trust that the outcome you create will be the most wonderful one for your path and that it is unfolding with your conscious intention and clear vision and purpose.

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Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by oconshane 31st August 2012 7:28 am

Why do you intuitive types give answers to the sick and dying always blaming their own choices for being in that position. Everyone gets sick at some point in their lives. I think that was not only not helpful for the current devastating situation this lady is facing but I would like to come talk w/you when a physical illness renders your own body impotent. All the great mystics and holy people on this planet suffered in someway before they left the planet and I doubt it was because of their neediness.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by alleebarr 31st August 2012 11:50 am

I experienced illness rendering me impotent & it could have "taken" my life. I resented anyone who said I caused it, as though it was my fault & felt like a victim, then realized that my life is precious. I don't want to give up, blame, be a victim of anyone or any condition any longer. I'm grateful for this opportunity & see that I have choices: either let illness overcome me or live as fully as possible, see illness as a gift & unearth unconscious emotions that contributed to me giving up and losing sight of what is most important. I'm more able to live vibrantly in the now, embrace & accept what comes my way in every moment as an opportunity for growth and greater fulfillment & joy. I don't always feel 100%, yet I know I can feel better when I choose it. I hope that makes sense. We are not to blame for our illnesses, but we have responsibility to choose in every moment. I chose studying & practicing Eden Energy Medicine. I have more vibrancy & joy. There are techniques for the eyes in this work as well as many others. It's an amazing, self-empowering path to healing & wholeness!

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Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by Sandra Smyre 31st August 2012 11:55 am

This is a most disturbing post--and one that the writer needs to "work" on. I had a client dying of 4th stage cancer and her friends had the gall to suggest the same solution as you did. This beautiful woman spent her last days confused and feeling shame because she was dying--instead of embracing her reality. She was a very spiritual woman. Be careful what you preach.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 31st August 2012 12:34 pm

I feel the same way as other posters when reading this. I too had a friend who was very ill. An intuitive told her when she did not get better when they told her she would that it was her fault. I find it sad but have learned much in the "new age" community. I only go to people who I trust and would never lay the blame of an illness on someone. I also no that no intuitive is 100 percent correct and if they think they are then it is very scary. Luckily the friend was able to find people who did not make such predictions or judge her. I learned to be very discerning too, which is a gift. Only God knows are words I live by now.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by Curtis 31st August 2012 4:27 pm

Nicely put, much of humanity does not understand that reality is a consequence of the paradigm created by belief.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 31st August 2012 5:36 pm

i relate to what carolyn Myss says about this. It is just not that simple. But, everyone has their own ideas about this and of course we are allowed to that. This woman wrote to an intuitive asking for their opinion, and when we ask we have to realize we will get answers that might not fit for us, or might even cause more trauma.-or perhaps it will bring her or him an inner strength to find the answers within. or maybe it was what they needed to hear for whatever reason. I would go to a top eye specialist. I do know , and this is not in relation to this post, but by seeing everyone's responses there has been a lot of damage done to people who are ill through this blame on thoughts and we create everything. As caroline Myss says, if she could create everything she would have kicked everyone out of congress.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by spiritsage 31st August 2012 6:36 pm

Wow! This has opened a can of worms.Which means a topic definitely needing to be addressed in love, healing, growth for all... I pray the writer will respond to these comments and shed more love and light on the subject matter... I understand what she has written, just as I too have watched others with cancer die without having healed themselves, while spending their last days in vain, shame... feeling they did something wrong... how much of this is karma, how much of this is part of the incarnations life agreement prior to being born on this planet at this time, many many questions come up with this subject... and while I am very aware for myself I create illness by my thoughts and my choices. I am also aware of the young newborn who is born blind, or the child of two who is hit by a drunk driver and crippled for life. the metaphysics of this writer is correct for some situations, I dont feel it is correct for all. this is a lesson for us all, an opportunity for growth, even for the writer herself.Sending love,light and guidance,prayers of healing to the woman who asked the question

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by spiritsage 31st August 2012 6:48 pm

on many levels and in many situations this would be correct, this does not explain the baby who dies of sudden death, nor does it explain a child of one year of age being stricken with cancer or hit by a car to live a short life of major health battles and crisis... this thought process does not work in every situation...other issues for the cause should be considered... not ignored when giving out words of counsel... the answers she supplied would not work for a child of one nor would they apply...

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 31st August 2012 11:14 pm

also when i read anything can be healed when we have a fearless desire to do so- as someone who has had a fearless desire to heal and has never given up and still am dealing with an illness that is debilitating, i find that statement very simplistic. I have been told by some that i came here to go through this in order to teach others. that is one way of looking at it- The truth is we can do the work, fight as hard as we can- understand the issues and still "lose" the battle- or perhaps there was no battle to lose and we have to understand that in truth we know nothing about how this universe works and why we go through what we do Mattie, that angelic boy with that disease who was a messenger was here to teach. Hellen Keller who was blind and mute was here to teach. Her blindness was not because of something she did not want to look at. I guess the issue i myself feel with the answer is in truth there is no answer because to admit as a human- as an intuitive and many times as a top doctor that we really don't know is the most honest answer there can be.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jenniferhoffman 2nd September 2012 1:04 am

As an 'intuitive type', which I a not actually. I am a life long intuitive who has always had this gift. I'm a spiritual teacher who takes her work seriously. I can't play to this woman's pain because she did create this, as we all do. But I digress because your comments are too general and judgmental to reply to. I suggest you read my book, Ascending into Miracles -- the Path of Spiritual Mastery, you will have a far greater understanding of the reason for my answer if you do.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jenniferhoffman 2nd September 2012 1:08 am

You can choose healing when and if it is right for you. You can heal through your illness or through your ability to rise above it. All of my clients who are ill, and some are chronic and a few are terminal, know that this is their choice. Some have decided they don't want to stay, others are working through lifetimes of pain to choose their health and healing over suffering. And your reply that we 'know nothing about the universe' is completely wrong. As long as you see it is an 'us/them' situation, you will never fully rise to your own potential to heal, whatever form that takes and it may not be physical healing, it may be something totally different. But it's your journey, stop comparing yourself to other people. Or justifying your experience by comparing your journey to theirs, it is something you cannot fully know.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jenniferhoffman 2nd September 2012 1:09 am

You are ignoring the fact that babies are souls too, souls which make life choices and decisions, just as adults do. Just because a child is born doesn't mean that it is going to stay for 100 years, they make choices to leave too. Since it is obvious from your reply you are not familiar with my work at all, I suggest that you read my books and newsletters before you make these comments because you are uninformed.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jenniferhoffman 2nd September 2012 1:11 am

I have had several very ill clients and I never blame anything on anyone, those were not my comments to this person either. Interesting that you read it that way. I doubt that was the message she heard but it's what she understood. We are the cause of our reality, the reality is an effect. There is no blame or judgment about it.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jenniferhoffman 2nd September 2012 1:15 am

I do not need to work on anything Sandra, are you familiar with my work because if you were, you would not make this type of comment about it. Life is a choice, as is death. And it doesn't matter if the choice is conscious or unconscious, it is still a choice we have to make. It's unfortunate that your friend didn't understand or heed the advice she was given. But this is your perspective and not hers so it's not really accurate.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by Sandra Smyre 2nd September 2012 6:49 am

Jennifer, we all need to work on something--if nothing more than continued spiritual development. Thank goodness we live in a free country and can agree to disagree. It made my heart happy to see so many posts questioning your response to this dear person. Ascension is all about love not judgement or self rightousness. I trust you, like self, will learn what you need to from this endeavor. In Lovelight, Sandra

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by Katra 2nd September 2012 9:45 am

Jennifer, I loved this post - thank you for sharing. It took me a few years before I could grasp this concept, and I times I still struggle with it, but to give up my resistance to it has been incredibly helpful.

When I read the person's question about losing their sight, I immediately thought of a saying I came across somewhere in the world: "you see with your eyes so you are easily fooled". In addition to your comment about how this condition might bring empowerment, I wonder how this deeper level of sight might be a gift? If you approach ths situation as 'gift' instead of 'loss' it could be an amazing experience.

I enjoy posts like yours that stretch me and don't just repeat or confirm what I already know. Thank you for
posting challenging material.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by zorro 2nd September 2012 10:58 am

There are many factors contributing to disease. Some man-made and environmental, and some internally mind-made. Some are just a mystery. There are plenty of causes, intricately woven, and with so many factors intertwined, that if looked with the human mind we may be tempted to attach to the cause that fits our pet theories and current-mindsets. Whether realized or not, these constructs are constantly in flux anyway, so we needn’t get too attached to them. Even though we recognize obvious distortions to health, (Some with obvious causes, some self-controllable, and others a mystery), a quantum healer looks past this. The reason we look past it is because we recognize that it is all part of what is passing. Both the mind attached to a particular view of a cause, and the actual physical distortion being observed in another, are all part of a construct, two ends of the same stick, that is leaving or in the process of transmutation. This is humbling. Why get attached?

This dialog gave me a further opportunity to unravel any remaining “sticky” points in my own
constructs.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by blissbunny 2nd September 2012 6:56 pm

Interesting that this post is about eyes....

So no right or wrong...everyone is looking from their own lens.
xx

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 2nd September 2012 9:16 pm

and so in that respect to the writer you must have created all these responses which you seem upset at. We can say we know this or we know that but in reality we only can know our own truth no? Exactly to the above person we all look at the world through our own lens- and no right or wrong. I think people were merely expressing their opinion on a public article you posted. Their view is as valid as yours. And obviously it is good that people have their own views and their own lenses.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 2nd September 2012 9:30 pm

the other thing to the writer of this article-when you say you have nothing to work on i was confused. I believe we all have something to work on even the dalai lama has issues. I was confused at that comment. You may have nothing to work on, which is extraordinary.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by Kathy Wilson 3rd September 2012 11:49 am

We are master creators, and everything we have in our lives, we created. Jennifer is correct in reminding this person who is losing their eyesight about that truth. Those who cry out that it's cruel to speak the truth are those who would live in denial of it. They fail to see the greater opportunity in having knowledge. Now, with this information, the person can get to the core cause of the health problem and truly heal it.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 3rd September 2012 12:17 pm

"And your reply that we 'know nothing about the universe' is completely wrong."

how can you tell me that my statement is wrong. Who made you God? I was merely saying we truly don't know much in the scheme of things. If it is my belief that we don't know much here on earth then why is that wrong? I mean from the state of the world it would seem what I say is true, but perhaps it is not. It is merely my belief but not necessarily wrong.

I would never say that to someone about what they believe. And As I said, who are you to know what is wrong and what is right? Perhaps it is truth that you have nothing to work on and you also know what is absolutely wrong and right. That too would be extraordinary. And Perhaps this is true about you and may be as i can say honestly with great love that I don't know anything.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 3rd September 2012 12:21 pm

kathy, jennifer is indeed correct in giving this woman who asked for advice her take on it of course- But why can not others put in their views and their opinions without being told they are wrong? The eyes- we all have different views do we not? And i still love what caroline myss says about the idea that we create "everything"- she laughs. But that is just her belief- not wrong not right. I just happen to agree with her as i might see things more like Ms. Myss. You see things more like jennifer and so the world goes round.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by eaprin 4th September 2012 4:12 pm

I was going to make a comment.....But I think I'll pass.

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Vesica

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by jules444 5th September 2012 11:12 pm

smart woman. Why get slammed for your views.

Neurologists can't even fix the brain or heal neurological illnesses. They say to me we know very little of the brain. They can not heal the brain and yet we know so much about the universe and how it works? I guess I am not so smart as to keep my mouth shut.

If anyone tells me they know the truth or tell me what is right or wrong I am very weary and rightly so. I think jim jones said he knew the truth. don't drink the kool aid- too many chemicals and sugar- rots the brain and can end in death.

anyway it's all good- all these views- all these eyes and all these wonderful opportunities to actually think for ourselves.

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by blissbunny 12th September 2012 7:35 pm

I don't think there is one single person on earth that has all the answers, truth/ love is infinite
and an ever changing, evolving entity. It's not fixed.

I've been awake for 6 years...and I don't even know .01% of how the universe works....because how can you measure that, when it's infinite?

What I 'know' isn't a given, all I have is what I have experienced first hand- and that truth in itself cannot be transferred as a 'truth' to anyone else...nor would I even want to push my truth on someone, it just doesn't work like that! Sigh.

Truth can change in a split second! (and how so)

Not directed at anyone...just thinking out loud :)

Re: Q&A - Why Am I Going Blind?
by themaster 18th September 2012 9:08 am

So many that walk the "new age" path.. never want to take responsibility for their lives or their illness's or their creations..

How now nice of "uriel" and Jennifer to hold up the shining light of responsibility..

Many people in 3rd dimensional consciousness. "react" to this light because they too believe there victims and that's it just wrong for people to be told to look within.. if something "bad happens"

I will hold up the SAME light.. be responsible for your lives and your creations creator gods..

That is the only empowerment message that exists.. and it feels good when you take "ownership" of your lives and the things you create.. there is no bad feeling like in blame, victim, scammed, ripped off and all those other negative words of the blame game..

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