I liked the "Meeting Aesclepius" exercise, but I found more personal response from the Rainbow Meditation exercise. I was able to center more with the Rainbow Meditation.
I agree that "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” (P.477) because certain things need to be experienced and not just read about in order to be able to share and help others grow. For example, I do use this in my professional practice as a licensed massage therapist using the John Barnes approach to myofascial release. I need to know what this therapy feels like not only when providing the therapy but also when receiving the therapy. I do feel like I have an obligation to my clients to continue my personal and professional growth and development because they rely on my skill, knowledge and touch to be able to lead them on their own journey. Notice, I said to lead them on THEIR OWN journey, not my journey, but I stand as a facilitator for them through my knowledge and practice and share with them so that they can then choose and learn and journey at their own pace knowing that my office is a sacred space, free of judgement.
Hello Diana,
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about the exercise. I have a hard time visualizing some things. However, I am going to continue to work at it.
It is so true that people can't understand something entirely unless they experience it for themselves.