For this week’s exercise “Meeting Asciepius”, I found myself enjoying this much more than any other exercises that we have done so far; although, subtle mind exercise is a close second. In the beginning, I had to figure out who it was that I wanted to use in this exercise but when I did figure it out, it was pretty easy. I love the instructions on the CD, very helpful. I also love the sound of the ocean in the background.
I feel that this exercise helped me to be more mindful and it enhances my spiritual well being. This is definitely something I can make time to do. I am not sure if I will be able to do 15 minutes everyday but I think that I can swing at least 5 minutes. I plan to incorporate this activity with my bible reading.
Now the saying “One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” To me, this simply means that you cannot tell your patients to seek integral health when you yourself is not practicing it. In health and wellness, integral healing is vital but it is often the missing element in our current system. All of us, as a medical profession have an obligation not only to our patients but to ourselves to develop our own health psychologically, physically, and spiritually.
For an example, you if are a nurse who is working on an oncology ward and you smoke during you break, how are you able to help your patients get better? You will loose creditability and trust with your patients.
I am planning to integrate the subtle mind, the Asciepius, and Tai Chi exercise along with my bible reading to help further my psychological and spiritual growth.
Maggie
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Hi Maggie,
ReplyDeleteGood post. I agree with you, how can a nurse tell her patients to stop smoking because smoking is bad for your lung and the people around you when you, yourself smoke. We have to be a good example and practice what we preach. However, in order to be able to preach the truth, we have to be knowledgeable of what we are preaching. Besides, we do not only help others, as a matter of fact, we are helping ourselves as well to have a healthy, sound, mind -body-spirit.
Hi Maggie,
ReplyDeleteVery good post. I too really like this exercise also and I am glad it was helpful for you. And your example you used, I see it all the time nurses and doctors telling people not to smoke because it can cause cancer and if you follow them on their breaks, they are running to go have a smoke (go figure,right). We are professional people dedicated to help others and we are not setting good examples for them. And using the exercises that we have covered along with your Bible reading is awesome, Maggie. Keep that positive spirit you have and it will take you a long way (wholeness.
Hi Maggie,
ReplyDeleteI took me a bit too to figure out who my 'wise man' was. I was starting to get a little frustrated actually, but the ocean sounds calmed my nerves and I quickly focused on one special person. This practice made me feel calm and stress-free once it was over. I couldn't exactly get the wisdom to penetrate my thinking, but I think that will come with a little more practice. Your example about a nurse is perfect. We look to our doctors and nurses and all knowing and believe everything they say and do, so if we would catch them smoking after they just lectured us on quitting, they would lose all credibility and I would start to lose faith in the system. We need to lead by example and be true to our patients. Without patients...we are out of a job...lol.
hi maggie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great post. i am glad you are so easily able to do this exercise it was very difficult for me. I agree that in order for us to help our clients to see and achieve this we must practice and achieve it ourselves.....i need lots of practice