I have enjoyed these last couple of weeks, learning to meditate and relax a little. I think the point behind meditation is not necessarily to stop thinking about all of the things that are going on in your life, but to prioritize your thinking. To concentrate on one thought at a time and become more aware of your thoughts. Sometimes we are so busy that all of the thoughts in our mind just get all jumbled. In my journey these past 7 weeks I have become more relaxed, and mindful of the goings on around me.
"one can not lead another where one has not gone himself" is a great statement that everyone should kind of live by. How can you help someone with no experience in there needs is basically what the saying says. I can not help someone lose weight if I am overweight, but if used to be overweight and have lost the pounds I now have the experience to help someone in the same boat. I would not want a doctor to lecture me about my weight if he too is overweight. I have had that happen before.
Hi Carrie, good post! I have a hard time finding time alone to meditate, but like you since this class began I have made an effort to not get so stressed out about certain things. I think I have made some progress! You are right, the saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" should apply in all aspects of life. It is hard to take a person seriously when he is trying to teach something he has no experience with. It definitely seems hypocritical, especially for healthcare providers. Happy New Year!
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