Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

I had the chance to do the Meeting Asclepius practice a few times this week. The first time that I did it I felt a sense of sadness because I was picturing the wise one as my great-grandmother, who I miss terribly. As I continued the practice this, I was able to get the most out of the exercise as I could. At the end I felt closer and more connected to my grandmother, her spirit, her love and her wisdom. Did anyone else have an experience like this? As I continue to practice mindfulness and meditation I hope to continue to grow more in my psychological and spiritual wellness. Applying these practices will allow me to grow and continue my journey toward optimal integral health. Allowing my heart to open and become more accepting and understanding, of those around me as well as situations that I may find myself in. Hopefully I will eventually be able to teach those around me how to achieve this as well.

The saying “one cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” means that one must practice their own spiritual wellness in order to teach another. It is similar to saying practice what you preach. How can someone accept the advice or lessons that you are teaching them about spiritual wellness when you do not practice these principles yourself? This is how it applies to any health and wellness professional. Take a personal trainer for example. Let’s say that the trainer asks you to run a mile. But you realize that a few hundred yards into the run your trainer is out of breath and can barely keep up. Is this someone that you would want to continue to get physical fitness advice from? I would say not. This is why as a health and wellness professional it is so important to develop your health in all aspects; psychologically, physically, and spiritually.

Hope everyone has a great start to 2014!

Mallory