1. This week we did the meeting Aesclepius exercise again. However, this week I did it different and didn't use anyone I specifically knew that way I can try and get a different experience then last time. I feel like doing the exercise this way has started to allow me to look more on my inner self and connect spiritually to the rest of the universe. As you might remember in some of my other posts I have been at a crossroads spiritually on trying to discover what I truly believe in. By continuing to do this exercise I have learned more about myself then I would have ever imagined. I feel such a renewal in myself and my beliefs; plus the path to health and wellness I have been trying to obtain over the past year. I realize now that I still don't know truly spiritually what is out there, but that it is alright. I'm starting to see that spiritually we make things the way we want to interpret them. Some view their spiritual teacher as God, a person they feel is important in their life, or even sometimes just an essence that is out in the universe that surrounds us. By finally realizing this I feel like I have obtained a deeper spiritual level and love for myself than what I thought was initially possible. I have also come to realize that I have been on the right path the whole time I just haven't allowed myself to truly see it.
2. I believe the saying practice what you preach goes along with this same saying. As health and wellness professionals no matter what aspect we are attempting to advocate through in other people's lives we need to instill the same expectations and practices in our own lives. By doing this we can really becoming more than just a mentor to our clients, but actually start to have a relationship with the person on a deeper level. We can share our experiences with our clients and see how they differ from each other and work out problems together. This will help to make sure they stay on the path to integral health, but also that we do as well!
I really liked your blog. I agree with you completely. I feel that if you do not practice what you preach, it makes you less credible. If you do practice what you are telling your clients, you will have a better understanding as to what they may be going through.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it not only makes you as the teacher or practitioner more credible, but it also gives a chance for trust in the relationship between you and the patient.
DeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. I share your same opinion on practicing what you preach. It reminds me of a doctor. It is hard to take to heart the advice that your doctor gives, if he or she is unhealthy themselves. If trust and a mutual respect does not exist, it will be difficult to motivate and inspire others.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true it's like the Doctor telling you to stop smoking and yet you see them outside of the office smoking a cigarette. I also experienced this situation at my job this week. We had a special foot health day at my work and one of the topics that the hospital educators talked about was controlling their diabetes through their diet. Unfortunately the educator was a severely obese individual themselves; I just looked at her unfortunately trying not to judge, but kept thinking how will they take your advice if you don't even do it.
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