Blog Post 4: A Skeptic’s Encounter with the Supernatural – From Doubt to Belief

In this fourth installment of our Hidden Medicine series, we explore my personal journey from skepticism to faith. In the chapter titled “A Skeptic Experiences the Supernatural,” I recount the transformative events that shattered my agnosticism and opened my eyes to the reality of the spiritual world. My story is a reminder that profound change often begins with unexpected adversity.

A Life of Certainty

I grew up valuing intellect, logic, and science. As a young man, I was confident in my abilities, driven by ambition, and firmly rooted in the belief that the material world was all there was. My skepticism about spirituality wasn’t born from disdain, but from a focus on rationality and control—traits that seemed to serve me well as I pursued my dream of becoming a doctor.

But my certainty about life began to unravel when I encountered unexpected adversity. After being rejected from medical schools despite stellar qualifications, I found myself in a state of confusion, anger, and despair. It was during this time of deep vulnerability that I had a supernatural encounter that changed my life.

A Cry for Help

In the midst of my frustration, I walked through my neighborhood and vented my anger toward God, doubting His existence and demanding answers. What happened next defied explanation: an overwhelming sense of peace surrounded me, and I felt the physical sensation of being embraced by an unseen presence. This profound experience shattered my doubts and left me convinced that I had encountered God.

In the book I describe the moment as one of undeniable truth. I felt “indescribable peace and love” and was reassured that everything in my life would be okay, despite my current challenges. This encounter marked the

beginning of my personal spiritual awakening and set me on a new path—one that soon thereafter unexpectedly led me to medical school, where I became committed to exploring the spiritual dimensions of healing.

Lessons from a Doubting Thomas

I readily admit I was initially very much like my biblical namesake, “doubting Thomas,” demanding proof of God’s existence. The apostle Thomas’s own personal supernatural encounter taught him a valuable lesson: spiritual truth often reveals itself in moments of surrender. When we reach the limits of our own understanding and open ourselves to something greater, we allow room for transformation to occur.

The Power of Vulnerability

One of the key takeaways from my story is the role of vulnerability in spiritual growth. My life-changing experience came not at a time of strength or confidence, but in a moment of brokenness. It was this openness—born out of desperation—that allowed me to connect with the spiritual realm in a way that this formerly self-sufficient skeptic had never considered possible.

An Invitation to Explore

My journey from skepticism to faith hopefully serves as an invitation for readers to remain open-minded about the mysteries of life. Whether or not we’ve had supernatural

experiences ourselves, my story may challenge others to consider the possibility that there’s more to reality than meets the eye.

Reflection

The lesson of this chapter is clear: spiritual awakening often begins when we are willing to ask tough questions and confront our doubts. Faith is not about having all the answers—it’s about being open to discovering truths we never imagined. And sometimes these openings come from adversity in our lives.