If you have a physical problem but you don’t take any steps to resolve it, then the problem takes on another dimension: it becomes spiritual.

• Obesity 
• Lack of sexual interest in your husband or wife 
• Addiction or any substance dependence 
• You feel pain or discomfort, but you don’t seek medical help 
• Your doctor has told you what you need to do, but (for no good reason) you don’t follow his advice and your health gets worse 
• You are anorexic or bulimic 
• You are excessively lazy, fatigued, or sleep more than what is normal 
• You barely sleep 
• You are not able to concentrate for extended periods of time 

We can add much more to this list. Please note that I am not saying that these problems are spiritual, necessarily. I am saying that having one or more of these problems and not doing anything to overcome them indicates a spiritual problem.

It is impossible for a person who is spiritually sound to be indifferent or passive to a problem or condition that destroys their body. The normal and natural thing is for a person to strive for their well-being and that of their loved ones.

Therefore, many physical problems are not overcome because the root of that problem is spiritual.

Kill the root and the tree will die.