This practice was very relaxing. I never really had a mentor so my imagination could wander and the image I pictured was more of an animal, a bear to be exact. The meditation or relaxing helps soothe the pains of the day and allows me to let go of the anger that builds. Picturing a bear watching me just puts me back into the forest where I am most comfortable. The relaxing can be done after I get home from work and carry on and off through the evening. I believe this will help me find that quiet that I have been looking for.
One cannot lead where one has not been. That, to me is very true since if you have never been in a situation then you cannot possibly understand what the emotions are that got them there. Everything that has led up to that point in time has had help in getting there. I feel that your ways of life have brought you to the health that you are in now and has had started the chain reactions of what will happen. I feel my obligation is to alter the course that has already been set to a better lifestyle but it is up to the patient to either follow the advise, wise or not, and make the best judgment for the individual. I can only explain what is happening physically. I am not qualified or even comfortable to judge them on how they live their lives. I can only better my own life and so I can help others do the same.
Craig
Hi Craig... I was curious as to how your mentor took the shape of a bear.. Do you live in a wooded area? Do you identify with a bear as your spirit-animal?
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is up to the patient to follow the advice. You can lead the horse to water, but you cannot force him to drink. By walking the path and understanding where they come from on a profesional level you can lead them, and recognize that the path that brought you through the experience may or may not work for them. Everyone will have their very own healing path.. but it is up to the patient to take that walk for themselves.
Hello Craig
ReplyDeleteA bear is a very strong animal, I guess the king of the forest. I like the way these exercises bring out animal like appearances, mentors, and instincts in many of us. Maybe this may show that many of us have certain qualities with certain animals which I think is an amazing thing. I've always had a fascination with birds and wings like eagles, hawks, and owls. All are strong and intelligent predator types of birds, and I love the fact that they fly freely. Now when I think of it, I am an Aquarius (Air Sign) with a very free spirited personality... Good Job
Tony P