This exercise focused on visualization. I was kind of difficult to focus on one wise person so I focused on more than one. This experience helped me to open up and feel know that I can be as great as them. I was able to relax and think back on all the great experiences of my life in their presence. Mindfulness or meditation has fostered an increase in my psychological or spiritual wellness by making me more aware of those "focal points" in my life and how to deal with them. I can apply these to my life by simply thinking positive and happy thoughts and knowing that I can be great.
The saying “One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” is simple to understand. How can a person that has never experienced something direct a person to where they want to go? For example, if I haven’t experienced driving a car, there is no way possible for me to tell a person how to drive. This state applies to health and wellness professionals because they are teaching the patients how to be healthy and how to maintain a healthy life. If they are not healthy themselves and are not practicing being healthy how can they possibly teach patients to be this way. Would anyone want to get advice from an unhealthy medical professional? Once I step out into my desired field of work, I feel I have an obligation to display good health in all areas, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I want my clients to see that it is possible to have good health and wellness and that I am not just doing my job but that I care for what I am teaching.
Hi Carletta,
ReplyDeleteYou are very fortunate to have so many people come into your life that you believe are wise! I'm glad to hear this meditation worked well for you and fostered the belief that you can be as great as they are. Whatever you put your mind to will happen. I also agree with your interpretation of "one can not lead where another has not gone himself." Taking advice from someone who has not been there really limits ones possibilities. There are bound to be obstacles along the way and taking advice from someone who has never experienced similar circumstances is probably not going to be the most useful or accurate.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Janelle