We usually go to see a doctor when we are ill. Doctors may give us some medicine.
But sometimes the medicine doesn't work. This happened to one man, Thomas Smith. He was ill in hospital, but he wasn't getting well. Then he found a new "doctor" inside himself. He saw funny films. And something wonderful happened. Laughing took away his pain after half a year. He could have a good night's rest. His own happy feeling helped him get well, He said laughing was very useful and it was the best "medicine".
Another man, Simon Beck, was also ill, and he had a serious pain in his back. The doctor couldn't stop it, so the man began to "picture" his pain. He imagined it to be a real dog. Then the man talked softly to the dog. He put his hand on the dog's head and made friends with it. One year later, his pain went away!
However, more and more people are getting well in this way. So call on the "doctor" inside your mind, and keep happy and well!
| A. He read funny books. B. He wrote his story in his book. C. Reading is good for everyone. D. These stories may surprise you. E. In his head, he drew a picture of a dog. F. The medicine often makes us feel better. G. We need to do more exercise to keep us healthy. |
