Aesclepius Exercise- U7

The Aesclepius Exercise was very interesting from the start. When I think of someone wise, I tend to think of my own father. He has always been the person of my life to turn to for help, for love, for patience, and understanding. He also has the hardworking characteristics I always thought made him wise and a leader of my family. Going through the exercise allowed me to go into a more in-depth assessment of who he is as my father. I got a chance to overlook his actions, his way of thinking, his actions and awareness, and also the person he is and how/why he is that person. I have always looked up to him and wanted to be like him. When I have the chance to be like him, I welcome it and feel that as his daughter already, I am taking in the next role as a wise and loving healer. I like this exercise because it helps me regain myself on who I want to be and who my role model is. It brings me back to why I am who I am and who I could be and much more. I can definitely see that going through this exercise and many others, they will help with integral health and help me gain more of my inner being than I thought possible. I can already see an increase in my spiritual and psychological wellness. I find the energy and willfulness through my daily tasks. I find it best to meditate and put my mind at ease to give myself rest daily to improve my judgments and my attitude towards things I can’t change.

“One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” is a saying that I find true. It simply states that a person cannot just simply give advice/direction/advice on an event or issue without themselves being there first. It’s the same with asking for directions in an unknown territory. A person won’t just go to another traveler and ask for directions. They go to a local person and ask. This is the same for people who need or ask for advice on their health. They want feedback and facts about what they are getting themselves into. They want to talk to someone who really knows and has gone through the same thing. Health and wellness professionals need to know this and understand that their clients need more feedback and reassurance on what they are getting from their professionals.