I completed the Meeting Aesclepius mp3. This one was the most difficult out of all the exercises we have done. First off, the time lapses in between description were way too long for me and I lost focus rather quickly. Second, I really do not know of anyone besides people whom I never met to look upon for wisdom and kindness. It is hard for me to picture myself speaking to Deepak Chopra for example when I know very little about him. I understand what all these exercises are trying to accomplish however I believe that one must find what works for them and none of these are it for me. I am calmest when I exercise, am watching TV (at night with everyone sleeping), or listening to music with other sounds drowned out. This is when I can think about respecting everyone and everything (loving-kindness in my own way). I do not think I will be doing any of these exercises in the future.
Now on to the question……what does “one cannot lead another where one has not gone himself (or herself)”? To me it means walk the walk. It is important. I can tell you from a past experience at my doctor’s office. The nurse who took my blood pressure and medical/behavioral history was morbidly obese. I did not take anything that she said seriously and wondered the whole time how the doctor’s office even hired such a poor example of health. Now I know that obesity is not always caused from behavioral issues, it could be medication related or genetic however I could not get over it. It is like this in any profession. Take mine for example, I am a hairdresser. Would you want me to do your hair if it was a frizzy, knotty mess? I think not people! I believe that it is very important to walk the walk in any profession even integral health.
Hi Sophia yes we all have our own special way in which we chose to relax and unwind .Some people's idea of relaxation is to be by themselves ,others is to have music playing or chatting on the phone .It depends onthe person that's what makes us unique what ever is soothing to the soul.I do agree also that appearance and presentation matters like you said its hard to take advice about health from someone who does'nt appear to be healthy.LOL
ReplyDeleteHi Sofia,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it can be hard to look to someone you never met for wisdom and guidance. I know in the Asian culture, especially people that practice buddhism usually seek out wise monk for that wisdom and guidance. As individuals, we each have our own unique way to relax. When we chose to relax and how we want to go about it is up to that individual. I can see as long we do more of the relaxation exercise whatever that maybe. We should achieve the same results- happiness, restful, relaxed and suffering free.
Hi Sophia!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you, I believed that the exercise was quite lengthy this time around. I cannot sit there very long either when I know I could and would rather be doing other things I kno who calm me and take me to a peaceful place. As exercise and T.V. watching works for you, for me talking to God and praying works for me, although watching T.V. I am guilty for as well.
As you, I don't feel I will put most of these exercises into future practices for myself-to be honest I will probably forget. I know what keeps me calm and at peace, and it has been working for me-I do like the exercise of the focus on breathing in and out and just having a state of calmness for 3-5 minutes doing it-I would not be able to sit there much longer than that.
I believe that you defiantly have to practice what you preach. I would not go to a hairdresser who has nasty gross hair-your right. I would not take anyone seriously who is giving me a piece of advice, and than you think, 'why aren't they taking their own advice?-it must not be true!' Hope you take care Sophia!
I also found the gaps long and I can not focus on someone I have never met. That was why I visualized my mother. I like the example you used about walking the walk. I have wondered the same thing about overweight medical persons. Then I think about the many health issues and medications that cause weight issues. I personally have issues in that department myself so I try not to judge.
ReplyDeleteTake care till the next post..
Patty