Id like to say that "Meeting Asciepius" was effective but I found it silly. I can appreciate the healing process and the respect that comes with obtaining anothers attributes, but I found my focus off. I focused on the light beaming from within and then slowly found myself thinking I was a Greek god in a silly get up making out with Sam Worthington (Clash of the Titans, 2010) and being chased by a Kracken. From their it was all giggles and day dreaming (me and my over active imagination, I swear!)
However, more than meditation, mindfulness has fostered a healthier bond with my spiritual wellness. As I use art for my outlet, I've noticed that my paintings and photography are starting to lean more towards nature and depicting a needed balance between her and society. I will continue to try meditation but I think it will be more effective for me to add these techniques to how I apply my art. Then I can gain peace from both aspects that functionally works for me.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” makes me think of the blind leading the blind, as that is exactly how it would be if an inexperienced healthcare professional stressed the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but in fact did not practice it. There is an obligation to yourself and those you care for to develop all aspects of health and wellness. This obligation builds trust, security, allows the professional to ease fears or concerns, allows an open mind, helps the professional stay current on modern methods or techniques, and understand side effects or outcomes. In my mind there is no reason for a professional to hesitate going down the path of Integral Health.
Oh be damned the Kracken!
ReplyDeleteThat is funny! I have to tell you that I really liked this one, and may do you good to try it again after your fantasy with Sam Worthington once he has slain that kracken. :D Meeting Aesclepius is one I will be able to use when I need a mental pick up. In the exercise I envisioned a man whom my body had never met, but my soul did and felt such love for. I saw his face and him doing things, then he dissappeared. I caught other faces of people I know and love, but he intregued me. The idea of recreating his face is inspirational to me. Our muse speaks to us often, these visualizations may be another way to tap into creativity also. You explained the quote well, I believe leaders need to have proper awareness of why, how, what and where they are going with their chosen specialty.
That is interesting that you associated meditation with your art. Meditation can definitely benefit any career or hobby. I used to know this professional ballet dancer who would never go on stage without meditating prior. I also feel that for me meditation clears my head in a way that allows me to make better decisions.
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ReplyDeleteI don't think there is anything 'silly' with having a reaction to this assignment like you did; many folks (IMHO) have forgotten what it is like to use their imaginations! Even if you didn't follow the guided meditation, you won't quickly forget this one!
Personally, art is a unsung area of our very existence - were it not for music and song, paintings and theatre, our folklore and legends would never have been remembered. Art (to me) is that Vision of the Divine trying to use our mortal hands, voice, etc., to create something from the Heavens. My art is carving walking sticks; I never know what the end result is going to be, because I let the wood I'm carving, "speak" to me and tell me what I should make it into. So, you just keep on being silly, there's a whole world who loves you for it! Cheers!