This practice had you think of someone that was alive or living that meant a great deal to me. The person that I used for this practice was my grandmother. She passed away in 2008. While thinking of my grandmother or sitting in communion with her, I remembered her face. Thoughts of what she wore and how she smelled filled my space. I remembered how she taught the girls in the family how to quilt, and cook. I pictured her smiling and me braiding her hair. I was only able to visualize the white beam from her head and throat briefly and while doing this I recalled her wisdom. She spoke with authority, she spoke the truth with love for those she spoke truth to. I was in a good place while doing this practice even though it wasn't 100% successful, I was able to focus on her instead of other things going on in my life.
Mindfulness and meditation has helped me to think before I act or speak. Praying is another area that I practice often and it basically sets the tone for my entire day. When I pray I have faith that what I have prayed for will happen, I treat it like a guarantee.
"One cannot lead another where one has not hone himself" simply means you can not practice what you don't preach. If a person is trying to sale me something that they haven't tried themselves then I am not buying it. If a person is trying to get me to quit drinking but they are in my presence with a can of beer in their hand what they say is irrelevant. Those are just a few examples but I am sure you get what I am saying. Each health professional is different and their is no obligation that says one has to lead by personal example, it just works best for me. I will be a professional that leads by example. If I am teaching it then it is something that i am also doing. One example of me implementing this into my daily life is trying to include exercising at least 3 times out of the week with the weather changing. I have not been consistent so I wouldn't tell my client that I work out all three days, I would tell them that I am challenged but I make the effort. I believe you are appreciated more if you come across real.
Nada, that was a beautiful post. I like how you wrote about your Grandmother. It made me think of my Mom and how much I miss her. It was an uplifting post. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNada,
ReplyDeleteI think it sounds like your exercise was pretty successful! It is great that you were able to picture and smell your grandmother. Smell truly is so closely tied to memory that its great when you can recall a special fragrance. Lilacs always make me think of my grandmother.
I agree with your assessment of the Dacher statement too. Your honesty with your clients will go a long way in building trust. By admitting that sometimes even you are challenged by those aspects, they can better relate with you (and know that you can with them) which builds that trust and also that rapport that is so important.
Nada,
ReplyDeleteIt's odd how certain things trigger certain feelings and thoughts. I tend to think of my best friend who passed, fairly often. She was my devil advocate, I could call her and she would always give me advice or play devils advocate with me. I completely agree with the practice what you preach (reason I quit smoking). I try my hardest to show and act the way I believe.
Thank You again, I enjoy your posts :)