There was a time when my computer began to act strangely. Programs froze. Files disappeared. The system lagged to a crawl. I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t know what—until a scan revealed a malware infection quietly disrupting everything behind the scenes. Thankfully, with a trusted antivirus, I removed the infection and installed stronger protection to guard against future attacks.

Later, I found myself in a similar situation—but this time, the system malfunction wasn’t digital. It was emotional, even spiritual.

A painful thought, triggered by a recent upset, consumed my attention. It was an idea that overruled all other thoughts. I couldn’t focus. I judged the situation—and myself—as “wrong.” I couldn’t access the healing power of acceptance. I couldn’t rest. This “thought virus” was running in the background of my mind, emotionally glitching. That’s when the memory of the computer virus experience came back to me—clearly and spontaneously.

Just as I had used antivirus software to heal and protect my computer, I realized I had access to powerful inner tools for healing my emotional “operating system.” I turned to the spiritual remedies I know work: meditation, affirmation, and Spiritual Mind Treatment.

Meditation helped quiet the mental noise and reconnect me to my center. In the sacred silence, I could hear that “still small voice” bringing the peace that surpasses all understanding. I accessed the space between my thoughts—where clarity and peace reside.

Affirmations began to rewrite the corrupted “code” of my negative thought patterns. I reached for one of my favorite Science of Mind mantras and repeated it until it vibrated in every cell of my body:
“There is Only One Mind, That Mind is God’s Mind, That Mind is Perfect Mind, That Mind is My Mind now.”
I chanted it until I began to resonate at the frequency of hope, courage, willingness, and surrender. I remembered that there is, indeed, a Power and Presence within me capable of healing me in the blink of an eye.

And then I turned to Spiritual Mind Treatment, which reestablished my divine identity. I am not my wounds. I am not broken. I am whole, worthy, and deeply supported by Spirit.

The five steps of treatment became like spiritual code, reprogramming my soul:
God Is
1. I Am
2. I Know: God is Peace, and that means I am Peace.
3. I Give Thanks: Thank you, Sweet Spirit, for reminding me of the Truth.
4. I Release: I let go and let God do what God always does—Good.
5. And so it is.

But here’s the deeper truth: I didn’t do it alone—and I didn’t have to.

Just as we call a computer technician when the problem’s too complex, we can call on spiritual support when our hearts feel too heavy to lift on our own. A Licensed Spiritual Practitioner, a Minister, or a trusted prayer partner can hold the consciousness of wholeness when we cannot. They see the light in us until we can see it again ourselves. They become a mirror, reflecting back the divine perfection that never left us.

This is where the African wisdom of Ubuntu comes alive:
“I am because we are, and because we are, I am.”
We do not heal in isolation. When we allow others to support us, we also give them the opportunity to express their love, their wisdom, and their compassion—gifts that heal them as much as they heal us.

This sacred reciprocity reminds us that the only way to keep our spiritual gifts is to give them away. Every time we ask for help or extend a hand, we activate the divine flow of grace that uplifts everyone involved.

So the next time your inner world feels off balance—when the heart is heavy, the mind is noisy, or peace feels far away—remember this:
You are not alone.

Help is here. Spirit is here.
We are each other’s tech support in this human experience.
Together, we reboot the heart, reprogram the mind, and restore the soul.

✨ Call to Action:
If you’re experiencing your own “thought virus,” don’t wait for a system crash.
📿 Reach out to a Practitioner.
🌀 Join a healing circle or a spiritual class.
🧘🏾‍♀️ Practice the pause. Turn within.
🕊️ Offer your support to someone else.
Healing is a shared journey—and your healing helps heal the world.