Honestly, I am not a big fan of the Meeting Asclepius
exercises. I was able to picture the person I consider to be the wisest, most
generous, and the picture of loving-kindness in my life. However out of the
crown, throat, and heart the only beam of light I could picture was the one
from the heart almost as if he were opening his arms and heart to me. The crown
and throat disturbed me when I tried to picture it which I found odd due to the
fact that I can picture light beams with myself during the rainbow meditation. Overlooking
that aspect being able to accept this person into my life by trying to emulate
their strengths went smoothly. I am not sure what the reason is but it seems
like the two exercises that I am supposed to picture someone are the hardest
exercises for me.
The saying “One cannot lead another where one has not gone
himself” means how can a health professional truly lead or help individuals
find their path to human flourishing through integral health without being on
the journey themselves. Every health professional has the responsibility to be
a role model to their clients. Simply put who is going to listen to a physician
say you need to lose weight if they themselves are obese or you need to stop
smoking when you can smell cigarette smoke all over them. Patients are able to
see through a healthcare provider when they contradict themselves. Currently, I
am working on quieting my mind and improving my loving-kindness which will
further develop my psychological and spiritual growth.
