I always had a deep connection with my Great Uncle, Fr. Bob. He was an "old school" Catholic priest, and for many years, as I took care of him, he was my best friend. The Meeting Aesclepius practice reminded me of Fr. Bob, his wisdom and his influence, as he was loving, wise and sensitive. He was the one person in my life who always listened compassionately with no judgments, and when he passed, I felt a huge sense of loss. I could only hope to be as wise, loving and kind as this remarkable man! The thought of following his example fills my heart with hope, and I know he is with me through my journey to find myself, and the guide within me!
Mindfulness has given me the opportunity to progress through my journey of forgiveness, and by continuing these practices, as well as regularly revisiting my personal assessment, I can move closer to balancing my integral development.
"One cannot lead where one has not gone himself" is much the same as "practice what you preach". Health and Wellness, and all that it includes, is a difficult enough concept for most patients to relate to; therefore, the Health and Wellness professional will need to be knowledgeable and practice with confidence, and are obligated to their patients to be able to speak from experience. Personally, I would like to learn tai chi to go with my meditation practices for psychological and spiritual growth. I found a new meditation cd today, and I can't wait to practice while listening to something besides a voice! Now I need to find a beginner's book on tai chi!
Hi Ami, it is always great to have wise, wonderful people in your life. It makes you want to be a better person and inspire others. Your great uncle sounds like mine. He had so much knowledge and never ending stories of the old days. I like how older people have stories that are inspiring.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the story of your Great Uncle. Isn't it wonderful to have such fond memories of someone. We can only hope to be people like that, when we are gone, our family, friends and acquaintances looking back fondly upon us. My grandfathers were quite like that so I understand exactly what you are talking about. These two men were wonderful, loving, and always kind. I have always and will always look up to them and remember them with love. Thanks again for sharing
Peace ~ Robin
Glorious Day Amy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your uncle. As I read your post I could feel your devotion, reverence and compassion for the relationship you had with Fr. Bob. What a blessing to recall your connection during the Aesclepius meditation. That is one of the great things about meditating, the practice can serve to help us connect the dots of experiences that have been sources of joy and healing in our lives. Thank you for sharing. Sa Mut/Ask Mama Yoga
Ami - You experience with your Great Uncle reminds me of the love I have for my dad. He is the reason I am interested in psychology, holistic healing, spirituality, and herbal medicine. He has led me to understand the depth of life and how to live a happy, healthy, and full life. My father passed last March, and I have been able to use his infinite wisdom in my life. This will continue to motivate me through the challenges and achievements in my life, and I will forever be grateful to him for his mentoring and education he has taught me.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great reminder of all the different people we could find in our past or present to realize who are the wisest. I thought of my dad and my sister Marie. I did not attempt to think of any old teachers, or coworkers. Wise people are everywhere, maybe less than we would like, but they are everywhere nonetheless.
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