Can I give a remedy secretly to other people?
Updated: 7 days ago
Sometimes I get asked, “Can I secretly give a homeopathic remedy to someone?”
Perhaps you are concerned about a family member, a partner, or a child who does not want to take a remedy. You may simply want to help someone you care about.
But when it comes to giving a remedy to another person, there is something important to consider: their wishes and the trust between you.
In this blog, I explore why respecting another person’s choice matters, and why sometimes the most helpful place to begin is by looking at ourselves first.
#1 - Trusting relationships
If you are a young child, you may be able to take the remedies that your mother or father gives you without question.
However, as adolescent children begin to develop a sense of independence, it is important to respect their wishes. Of course, so do adults.
Giving a remedy without someone's knowledge may also affect the trust between you if they later discover what happened.
For this reason, I believe it is important to respect the other person's wishes and allow them to make their own choice whenever possible.
In order to maintain a healthy relationship of mutual trust, we do not recommend administering remedies without respecting the patient's wishes.
So, in general, I would not recommend giving a remedy to someone without their knowledge.
Fundamentally, the depth of the interpersonal relationship between the person administering the remedy and the person receiving the remedy plays a major role.
#2 - Change yourself first
If you find yourself becoming irritated or impatient with the people around you, we recommend that you start by changing yourself.
Also, if you are very considerate and kind, people may often ask you for advice. Aren't there some of you who are so kind that you listen to other people's complaints and end up getting more stressed out?
For such people, I also recommend that you change yourself first.
This suggests that personal growth and self-improvement should be prioritised before attempting to influence or change those around us. This concept is rooted in the idea that by improving ourselves, we become better equipped to inspire and positively impact others.
Here’s a deeper look at the meaning.
1 - Self-Reflection and Awareness:
Before trying to change others, it's important to reflect on our own behaviours, attitudes, and shortcomings. By understanding our own flaws and working on them, we become more empathetic and better positioned to understand others.
2 - Leading by Example
Actions often speak louder than words. When we make positive changes in our own lives, we can serve as a role model. Others may be inspired to follow suit not because we tell them to change, but because they see the benefits of the changes we've made.
3 - Credibility and Influence
People are more likely to listen to and be influenced by someone who practices what they preach. If you embody the changes you wish to see in others, your advice or guidance carries more weight.
4 - Understanding the Challenges
When you've gone through the process of change yourself, you gain insight into the challenges and resistance that come with it. This understanding can make you more patient and supportive when encouraging others to change.
5 - Avoiding Hypocrisy
Asking others to change while ignoring your own issues can come across as hypocritical and may breed resentment. Changing yourself first can help you avoid this pitfall.
Exploring why you feel the way you do, together with a homeopath, can provide an opportunity to reflect on your individual experiences and patterns of thinking.
#3 - Looking at Your Own Feelings
When you feel irritated or stressed by the people around you, it can be helpful to look at your own feelings before trying to change someone else.
“Why am I feeling so irritated?”
“Why do this person’s words or actions affect me so much?”
Asking yourself these kinds of questions can be an opportunity to become more aware of your own feelings and patterns of thinking.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to recognise these things on your own. A homeopathic consultation can provide an opportunity to talk through your experiences and the way you feel, and to look at them from a different perspective.
#4 - Conclusion
When we care about someone, it is natural to want to help them or hope that they will change.
However, trying to change another person can sometimes leave us feeling frustrated, especially when they do not want the same things we do.
Perhaps the first step is not to change them, but to look within ourselves.
By becoming more aware of our own feelings, reactions and patterns, we may begin to see our relationships from a different perspective.
We cannot always change the people or circumstances around us, but we can begin with what is within our own control.
Sometimes, that can be where meaningful change begins.
By taking action today, let's lead to tomorrow's change.
The secret is:
When you are in a negative environment, your focus tends to be on the outside for solutions, but it is also important to change from within yourself.
Changing the environment and external factors requires a considerable amount of energy because it cannot be easily done by one's own will.
Start by focusing on changing your own way of thinking and how you perceive things.
If this article has encouraged you to look at your own experiences more deeply, you may also like to know what happens during a homeopathic consultation.
At Hiroko Homeopathy, I offer personalised homeopathic consultations where we take time to explore your individual health story, symptoms, feelings and circumstances.
If you feel that this kind of individual support may be helpful for you, you are welcome to book a free 15-minute introductory chat.
Love and gratitude
Hiroko
Reference
Bevington. M., (2013) Electromagnetic Sensitivity and Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity A Summary. New Edition. Capability books. London.
