*The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life*
One man, *a Medical Doctor, decided to explain the problem with Homeopathy. He argued, "What's a person going to get out of homeopathy other than junk science, a sugar pill and water? Why would anyone want to be a Homeopath?"*
*To stress his point he said to another guest;*
*"You're a Homeopath Mrs Smith, What do you make?"*
*Mrs Smith, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You want to know what I make?*
*(She paused for a second, then began...)*
*"Well, I make people well again, healthier than they ever thought they could be.*
*I make people believe in themselves again.*
*I make people sit through a 90 minute consultation when their medical doctors haven't got 7 minutes to spare, constantly looking at the computerised history, without listening to the patient before writing up another prescription.*
*You want to know what I make?*
(She paused again and looked at each
and every person at the table)
*I make people think about possible causes, wonder if there is a reason for their illness.*
*I make them question me.*
*I make them look at their lifestyle choices.*
*I make them feel responsible for their health, empowered.*
*I make them have respect for themselves again.*
*I teach them how to listen to their bodies, see the signs, join the dots and avoid the triggers.*
*I make them research, research and research some more.*
*I make them understand that all their emotions and pain is real.*
*They use their God given brain, not the brain of a person in a white coat.*
*I make them see how unique they are, preserving their dignity.*
*I make my consultation room a place where all my patients feel safe.*
*Finally, I make them understand how their body works, why dis-ease occurs and how homeopathy works and how to reach optimum health again.*
(Mrs Smith paused one last time and then continued.)
*Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant. You want to know what I make - a difference.*
*What do you make Doctor?*
*His jaw dropped; he went silent.*
Edited to say original author not known.
