Jimmy was desperate. He had just gotten the diagnosis from his medical doctor that he had Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now, he sought the help of a medicine man.
The medicine man asked him, “What was the diagnosis from your doctor?”
“Rheumatoid Arthritus.”
“I can cure you of it,” replied the medicine man, “but first, you must come into my hogan and smoke a peace pipe with me.”
Jimmy walked with the old man into the hogan and together they smoked the peace pipe.
He remembers feeling relaxed but doesn't remember much after that. He awoke from his relaxed and peaceful state with his hands perfectly normal.
“This is wonderful! I am cured!”
The old medicine man smiled and winked, “That's what they all say.” Secretly he knew, the healing powers were in the magic of the peace pipe.
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I think the cure was a placebo or was there really some sort of medicine in that pipe? Great story.
I think what they smoked in the peace pipe was some sort of Mescaline – a type of drug.
Ah I see. Whatever it was, it worked.
LOL! Yes it did but I wonder for how long?
Hmm, that’s a great question. I wonder about that too.
Medical marijuana does wonders.
That’s what I hear! Thank you James!
Peace pipe…i wish we could all have it..great.piece ally..
Yes, especially if it is that healing!! Thank you so much!
That’s some heavy stuff he just smoked 🙂 I hope it doesn’t wear off too soon.
Hahaha! I hope not either because he will be disappointed!
Great story PJ. I didn’t know such a magic medicine exists! Thank you for sharing this. Wonderful prompt again!
Thank you Shivangi! I believe that magic medicine is drugs. LOL!
Hahaha ok!
I would love to have a go at the ‘Peace Pipe’ 😀 Good one, PJ
LOL! I would too if it’s healing!! Thank you so much!
Many people seem to say that this works for them. Hopefully it lasts for her.
Yes, I have heard that and I too hope it works for him. Thanks Iain!
The wonder medicines are all drugs or banned substances.The feeling will linger for sometime to wear off.
I had to google Hogan. A wonderful story, PJ.
Yes, you’re right.
Haha! You googled hogan. They are small round homes (usually only 1 room) made of mud.
Thank you so much!
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Now all Jimmy needs is a regular supply of “peace pipe” and he should be… peaceful!
Yes, that is true!
Great take on the prompt , PJ. Loved it . 🙂
Thank you Moon!
hmm very cool! I wonder what happened but who cares, cured! Awesome story PJ xo
Peace pipe, to my understanding, is filled with mescaline, which is a drug.
Wow really? that is so interesting
That’s what I hear. I have never smoked a peace pipe.
me either xoxo
LOL! xoxoxo
Wouldn’t it be wonderful….if?
Yes! It would be wonderful!
Nice! Some good stuff in that peace pipe! 🙂
LOL! Yes, good stuff! Haha!
This is a lovely take on the prompt PJ
Thank you so much Mike!
If only that were true Joy, how easy things could be cured.
Yes, if only it were true! We could all use a smoke on that peace pipe!
Quite some healing there. Although it is temporary, I believe it brought him some hope. He’s happy, at least for now… Really wish there was some such miracle cure though.
It would be wonderful if there was such a miracle cure. Thank you so much for your comment!
oooooooh! this is enchanting! it is like the power of believing! nice one, PJ! ❤
Thank you Rosey!!
always, PJ! 😀
The peace pipe was so effective. Great tale.
Thank you so much YS!
Sub conscious is the naughty goblin. From the deepest of the canals of the memory, it fetches that fear and manifests in symptoms.
Or was that he was still under the influence of peace pipe… an illusion of sorts that made him thought that he was alright??
Oh my my…what a tale!
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Thank you so much for reading and for your comment!
I just googled Hogan, I have never heard of that before. Boy Jimmy was lucky to have met the medicine man…and more so the peace pipe! What a magical pipe…we should all have one!! Wonderful story PJ!
Yes, it would be wonderful if we could cure diseases that easily! Hopefully, this magic peace pipe won’t wear off! LOL!
Oh…I never thought of that…let’s hope not!! Hey it’s magic it should last for as long as it needs too. Lol
Yes! That is exactly right! LOL!
Wonderfully powerful story.
Thank you so much!
Nice peace pipe very effective 🙂 As some commented, medical marajauna can be really helpful for certain medical conditions. I don’t know about the rheumatoid arthritis but it’s worth a try 🙂
Thanks Mandi! I don’t think it is marijuana.
Haha. I was just kidding 🙂
LOL!!
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