Healing as the Breath of the Universe — The Living Body examination

Eleven questions. Nine of eleven passes, and you can take it again as often as you like.

What had Elara tried in her search for healing before visiting the riverbank?

Surgery, medicine and rest Herbs, chants and long retreats Books, lectures and therapy Fasting, running and cold water
What did Elara notice about the river as she sat watching it?

It was rising and threatening to flood It flowed backward toward the hills It did not push or pull her; it simply was It spoke to her in a clear voice
What happened to Elara's pain at the riverbank?

It disappeared completely and never returned to trouble her It grew steadily stronger as she watched It did not vanish, but it no longer belonged to her It moved from her legs up into her chest
Why were Elara's steps lighter as she left?

Her legs had been fully healed by the cold water She had finally decided to stop searching for any help A passing healer had given her a new remedy She remembered healing is a participation, like breathing
Which image does the module use to show healing is not something we do?

Climbing a tall ladder one rung at a time Standing before a waterfall and letting it flow through you Lifting a heavy stone slowly and carefully high above your head Building a house slowly, brick by brick
What does this module call healing in relation to the universe?

The universe moving through us when our apertures are clear A reward the universe grants only to the deserving A formal contract agreed between the patient and the healer A skill that must be practised hard every single day
What does 'real complexity' refer to in this module?

Self-organisation, where order and chaos breathe together The number of steps in a well-designed healing plan The confusion and pace of ordinary modern life The difficulty and detail of modern medical science and research
How does this module describe Lila?

The body's natural resistance to any change The universe's stern judgement on human effort and worth The universe's laughter moving through cleared apertures A silent, motionless and complete stillness
What does the module say healing is not an act of?

The universe itself Clear and open apertures Participation and breath Will or self-improvement
Which statement best reflects this module's claim about traditions?

Every tradition mirrors this truth, named or not No tradition has ever described this truth in any form Traditions hide this truth completely Only one tradition truly knows this truth
A student says, 'I've tried everything to heal and nothing works.' Which response best fits this module?

Try harder, and add yet another technique to the ones already on the list you keep Healing may come less from another effort than from participating, like breath Give up gracefully, since some kinds of pain can simply never change Find a stricter and more demanding teacher who will push you further