To a child, play and work are often the same thing, and parents can utilise imaginative games as a way of reinforcing ideas of health and vitality. When a child is ill-disposed or cranky, or has a headache, or another disorder that does not appear to be serious, parents can utilise this idea: have the child imagine that you are giving it a better and better pill. Have the child open its mouth while you place the imaginary pill on its tongue, or have the child imagine picking the pill up and placing it in its mouth. Then give the child a glass of water to wash the pill down, or have the child get the water for himself or herself. Then have the youngster chant, say, three times, I’ve taken a better and better pill, so I will shortly feel better and better myself….

Imagine a conversation with a friend

In other cases of a child’s illness, have the child play a healing game, in which he or she playfully imagines being completely healthy again, outdoors and playing; or have the youngster imagine a conversation with a friend, describing the illness as past and gone. Play can also be used even in old people’s homes, for it could revive feelings of spontaneity and give the conscious mind a rest from worrying.

From: The Way Toward Health (Seth, by Jane Roberts)

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