This model for the Western psyche, the man Jesus, was a healer. I don’t know how many of the other historically great teachers were primarily healers. Jesus didn’t seem to be about encouraging his followers to quest for enlightenment or greatness or even detachment. He asked them to love each other. He went about healing.

Of all of the other things we must be about in this world, all of the wonderful glories and joys of the world, the need for healing is the most basic. I love and am grateful for the meditation and example of Jesus in this regard. It simplifies priorities.