So I am sorry to say that when the mp3 started of Meeting Aesclepius and I heard a man talking with what sounded like a New York accent, I almost turned it off! (Sorry if I offended anyone!). But once he was done talking and the smooth and calm voice of the woman came on I settled back down. I did not have a hard time thinking of "The Wise One" and used my Uncle Ron. I hold very high respect for him. I did have a hard time imagining beams of lights coming from his head, throat, and heart though. I found it a bit disturbing. Making the best of it, I did what the lady asked me to and found myself very calm and feeling like I was next to and becoming one with my uncle. Fully becoming my "Wise One" did feel odd but having the guidence and healing of my uncle's mind, spirit, and heart made me feel very relaxed and safe.
The saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself", to me means that I cannot take you to a place that I haven't been before. If I am not familiar with it then how can I guide you there correctly? As a health professional I cannot help a client with something unless I have thurough and accurate knowledge of it. Also, I do have an obiligation to my clients to be developing my healthy physchologically, physically, and spiritutally so that I can, in turn, help them with the same. I am sure I can impliment psychological and spiritual growth in my perosonal life by trying to bring medication or tai-chi into my routine.
Hello thank you so much for your post. I think it was a New York accent and I know what you mean. THat is wonderful you have an uncle whom you hold in such high regards and feel safe thinking about. What type of health care are you doing? Having the experience to help others is definitely important. I have never tried Tia-chi before, is it similar to meditation? Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts.
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree with you more... New York Accent.. GAAH.. lol (I'm from Boston..). It really is great to be able to find a family member who you look up to and admire enough to be able to use them as mentor figure for this exercise. I personally used my grandfather as I have always found him to be inspiring and also comforting to me. I also agree with you that it is important to be able to present yourself in a manner that is in keeping with the message that you're trying to deliver to your patients. I always try to maintain a healthy appearance, as well as maintain my physical abilities as I am a firefighter and a technical rescue specialist. In order for me to be able to effectively do my job I have to be in good physical shape. the general public has expectations that I will be physically fit, so how would it look if I was significantly overweight or unable to perform my duties? I think that no matter what your profession, it is truly important to present a professional and competent image which is in keeping with the message you send.