The frustration continues. I still cannot get much out of these practices. I do spend time meditating and praying, but these exercises just seem to be more of the same. I know that some of it is the time of day that I have to do them. Late at night is the only time I have. I am usually having a hard time staying awake. Even still, I don't think it would matter what time of day it was. No disrespect, but I just wonder if a different type of exercise would be better for me. I don't know. Does anyone else feel the same way. It would be great to know that I am not alone in this. I mean I get the concepts. I just don't like these particular exercises.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself". I can relate to this as a nurse. A few years back, I decided to start getting the flu vaccine. I did this because I started to feel like how could I try to promote wellness if I wasn't willing to participate in wellness programs for myself. I think that is what this statement is about. Where I work, we take care of patients sometimes with severe respiratory disorders due to smoking. Some of the nurses I work with are chain smokers. It seems a little hypocritical to me. I do feel that medical professionals do have an obligation to be actively working on developing their health. You don't have to be all the way there, but you have to be trying.
John
Good Morning John,
ReplyDeleteIt is funny you mentioned the flu shot. My doc just does not understand why I don't get one. It has been over 10 years since I have had the flu (did I just jinx myself! haha) and I prefer to keep my body healthy through foods and vitamins/minerals. Yes, there are people who need the shot because their physcial state is so ill, however it should be not pushed onto everyone. This is a prime example of a conventional physician not being able to understand as their focus is cookie cutter approach to medicine.
I understand what you mean about smoking nurses and doctors. But I remember how hard it was to quit. I smoked for 20 years and now have been smoke free for 22 years 11 months and 6 days. It took me three years of trying to finally do it.. one of the few New Year's Resolutions I have ever kept. Smoking is such a hard addition to quit. Like you said... keep trying...
Deb
john,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I am with you on the exercises, I am not really connecting with them as I would like to. The only one that really works for me is the relaxation exercise from the beginning of the semester. I agree with you on health care, I too work in the field and how can I tell patients, to take their meds, get the flu shot, don't smoke, and then turn right around and do the opposite. Great post and good luck with the exercises to come.