This weeks meditation exercise was called Meeting Aesclepius. I think I am getting better at staying focused on the right things during these exercises. Although I do not think that I was visioning the exact thing I was supposed to the whole time, I was able to at least stay focused on stilling the mind and I believe at one point I was in a bit of a trance. These exercises have made me more aware of the benefits of mindfulness and the need to evaluate my psychological and spiritual wellness. I think it will take lots more practice before I see the a difference in these aspects of my wellness but I am definitely willing to try. I think that by continuing these exercises and practicing I will become calmer, less stressed, and more focused in general.
One cannot lead another where on has not gone himself.
This saying is particularly true for health and wellness professionals. It means, how can you expect someone to believe or trust what you say if you do not live it yourself. A great example that has always puzzled me is the fat doctor. Seriously, how can a fat doctor truly care for his patients if he does not care for himself. Could you imagine being told by a fat doctor that you need to loose weight or watch what you eat or exercise? It is like going to a hairdresser that has horrible hair, you just wouldn't trust her. For the health and wellness professional, how can you convince a client that they would benefit from meditation if you your self have not experienced it? Or if you are not healthy would anyone take health advice from you? Now with that being said, of course one person is not going to know everything about everything or have personally experienced everything but if you are going to suggest something to a client then you either need to know it or know to whom to refer them to. It is our responsibility as a health and wellness professional to know when to refer a client out and to try to help them find a professional that can help them. By practicing meditation, mental training, and evaluating my beliefs I can begin to strengthen my psychological and spiritual wellbeing.
Hi Leslie!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great holiday. I love that you said it's important to know when to refer the patient to someone else. Any practitioner or business person should have a team in which they refer for various expertise. Just as the gentleman in the meditation said it would be prudent to find someone who has been practicing for a long time to help with our own practice. We will have to do that for patients at times. I think the key is to continue to practice and to be open to all the possibilities. At least having tried something you can help someone with what to expect and what they may feel. That exiting that you felt like you were in a trance for a moment. I want to have that experience. :-) I must keep working.
Hi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI love your quote! I completely agree that the "practice what you preach" is essential when dealing with any health or medical field. Even if a technique or treatment doesn't personally work for you, you can still offer experience on the topic. And possibly some advice on alternatives.
Michelle