The Comparison Cancer

The Comparison Cancer

We experience different emotions at the mention of the word Cancer. Some experience pain, some experience fear, some sadness and many more emotions which could easily be put under the ‘not so desired’ category of emotions. Unfortunately, cancer is gaining recognition for all the wrong reasons. It is increasingly becoming widespread and new types of cancers are being introduced every other day. The expansion is to the extent that many of us now have some personal experience attached to the disease. You might have a significant person in your life who is/was suffering from cancer or you might know somebody who is/has been in that situation. Hence, it is highly doubtful that someone has not heard of the illness called cancer.

Not only that, cancer is being considered as one of the deadliest illnesses as well since there is no cure for it. High chances of relapses adds to the fear. Some statistical evidence (http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerbasics/lifetime-probability-of-developing-or-dying-from-cancer) in the USA shows that one in every three women will get cancer in her lifetime, as will one out of every two men. And of the women, one out of every five will die from cancer; for the men, one out of every four. Such an indicator of epidemic can keep any one in a constant state of panic, hence making the situation worse.    

This blog has been written to introduce and discuss an understanding which might not only assist in cancer treatment but might actually prevent it. It is now widely understood that cancer happens when the cells in our body turn cancerous or bad. This blog wishes to introduce the concept of our cells turning bad because of bad or negative thinking/feelings, not just because of unhealthy lifestyle or genes. Psychologically speaking, comparison does give rise to most of our emotions but more often than not such a comparison pushes us towards thinking or feeling negative. Emotions like anger, disgust, hate, hurt, guilt etc. can be some examples of such emotions. Hence, comparison can lead to negativity inside the body which can turn the cells bad or cancerous.    

There is a saying in Hindi: ‘insaan kudh ke dukhon se zyada doosron ke sukhon ko dekh ke dukhi hai’. This translates into: ‘Man is more unhappy about others comforts than his own discomforts’. Such is human nature, but the same human has all the potential to adapt, modify, improve and grow. Hence, once we are aware of such a behavior, we can keep a check on ourselves and train ourselves to be more positive and have comparisons only which are inspirations but not which convert into jealousy. So next time you start comparing your friend/sister/brother/mother/father/partner/spouse/kid with anyone else, please be very careful of the emotions you might be making them experience. Remember how you felt when someone compared you. So in order to refrain comparing others in your life, you have to first stop comparing yourself with others. Choose people you can look up to and seek inspiration from.

I believe that each negative thought or feeling affects our cells and such emotions have the power of manifesting themselves physically inside the cells and hence turning them bad. Over a period of time magnitude of these bad cells increase (if not taken care of) and can cause cancer. Also, it is understood that cancer is so difficult to cure and understand as it might be psychosomatic in nature. So, it becomes very important that it is treated emotionally as well which was not the case for the longest time. However, emergence and growth of psycho-oncology does bring in a lot of hope.

In conclusion, it is very important to avoid negativity and comparisons. It will not only bring more happiness and satisfaction in your life but can also protect you against lot of psychosomatic health issues.