To respond to the first question regarding "Meeting Asciepius", it was interesting how they worded the question: "How can you continue to apply these practices in your life to foster greater health and wellness?" The answer is simple...I won't. I have made no attempt to hide the fact that I don't benefit from these exercises nor do I plan on using them in the future...enough said on that.
The next topic was very interesting to me. "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself'. There is an author of a concept called Love Leadership who states that one cannot be a successful leader unless they have suffered a significant lose. I totally disagree with both of these statements. In order to lead, one needs to be able to empathize. It is possible to draw correlations between experiences to find a common ground. My theory is simple...a 10 is a 10. On a scale from 1 to 10 what is your greatest pain? My 10 is my 10 and your 10 is yours. The two situations can be totally different, but they are both a 10, and that can be our common ground. I may have lost a loved one and someone else may have lost a limb. Both are different, but both can be crippling....as an example.
Remember, a 10 is a 10, let's find the common ground, then begin..(Sparks, 2010)
Thanks for stopping by.
George
George,
ReplyDeleteStrong point of views as always. Thanks for your thoughts. They always make me think should I even try but then I think yeah you know this meditation stuff isn't that bad but it really isn't for everyone. Hope you can at least think of suggesting it to a patient to try because it could benefit them. I once talked to a guy and he said the best thing he had ever done for himself was going to a life changing conference that taught him how to meditate with deep cleansing breathes. I was kind of taken back by this guy talking to me about this but realized he was serious and then I realized that hey what I am learning here really does help people.
Just something to think about anyway it's always nice reading what you have to say. Hope you have a good week 8.
Hello Dr. George,
ReplyDeleteI respect and honor your sincerity. I think that your honesty is very valuable because you know what is working for you and what simply won't. I think this is a great class but is not for everyone, we can learn from all these teachings but it would take years before we make a real change. I love and appreciate your honesty!
Kudos for that!
Rosa =)
Hi Dr. George,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I love how you just throw it out there, even if it isn't what is expected. I have tried these exercises, but I can't guarantee that I will continue to do them in the future. I don't see that much of a benefit. I know for some people it really works great though. I just met a girl at an Army dinner party and she was raving about the effects of Yoga- so who knows! For some it is great, for others, not so much! :) Great post!
-Jenn