Pearls of Wisdom - Pure & Powerful. Dr. Liz Anderson Peacock

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      At the end of one day, I remember sitting by my bookshelf seeing a piece of paper between two books. I pulled it out, an essay I wrote prior to school on why I wanted to become a Chiropractor. “To change lives, to make a difference, to be of service, to use my brain and physical skills.” My eyes welled-up in disappointed with myself. I felt deep sadness and embarrassment. I sat blaming everyone else, shifting the responsibility elsewhere, not yet accepting it as my own. I remember thinking I would just leave the profession and do something else; that it was not for me. I almost did. I knew something needed to change. Not long after that evening, I began to realize it was me.

      There Are No Failures, Only Lessons

      About the same time as my practice seemed to be failing, my intimate relationship with a colleague was failing. Neither of us was happy. I am sure I contributed mostly to our dismay, as I was so miserable I didn’t even want to be around myself. So I relished in my ‘pauvre moi’ attitude, repelling most everyone around me.

      The pivotal decision to leave that practice, the relationship, my house, and to move was instrumental for my future growth. By no means was it easy, though. I remember packing and traveling ‘home’ to the town where I grew up, the same town my parents retired back to. My move back home was the sort of retreat with one’s tail between their legs, very humbling and with feelings of inadequacy. My parents showed nothing less than loving support, and had more confidence in me than I did in myself. All I knew, I was starting over. Moving forward on my own, I created a sink or swim situation: no one to rescue me, my outcome fully dependent upon me. Unknowingly at that time, I was creating a springboard for my future.

      After my move, I reconnected with former Chiropractic classmates, who loved what they were doing in their practices. I asked them what they had done to help themselves in practice. They noted, “The Carter Program.” I asked what it entailed, and they said I just had to experience it.

      I remember receiving the registration material and thinking I could not afford the fees. In deep thought, I recognized that what I was enduring had to be more painful than change. Knowing I did not want to repeat what I had preciously created, I needed to do something drastically different. Sometimes we change when the pain of the same becomes greater than the pain of change, and that was my primary motivator to join the program.

      Unaware of the synchronicity, I listened to a cassette tape series: “You See It When You Believe It,” by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Parts of the series hit me like a ton of bricks. My paraphrased memory of his words resonate, “Why worry about things you can change, because if you can change them then just change them.” Furthermore, “Why worry about things you cannot change, because if you cannot control them in any way, let them go.” Simple to say, difficult to do, yet the concept encouraged me then, and carries with me still.

      Anew in my hometown, I began reorganizing my life. I introduced myself to local colleagues. Two said, “Don’t come here, it is pretty full,” implying the city reached a saturation of Chiropractors. There were about eight or nine at the time. The others embraced me with open arms. I thought, “Humm, interesting,” making a mental note of the two with a scarcity complex.

      I was granted a bank loan – but only with the co-signing of a male. Although very thankful to my father for co-signing, I wondered if the same would have been required if I was male. It only fed my determination. I made my own bench tables and upholstered them myself, acquired used office furniture, then hired an assistant – the small business grant affording the initial months of her employment.

      I opened my small practice and attended my first Carter Program. Formidable, it addressed full-on responsibility, commitment and accountability in everything we think, say and do. The top three ‘take home lessons’ from the program included:

      1.Practice reflects me, and professional growth is in accordance to personal growth.

      2.If I do not like an outcome, I change something; only I can foster change, no one else.

      3.Practice is about being of service to patients first. Meet them where they are; listen, educate, provide choices and guidance. Service to others always comes first. Everything you think, say and do is intended as benefit.

      At times, we have all been in circumstances of absolute frustration, fear and despair. I testify I would not change one part of this process, for the lessons promoted my growth.

      Responsibility On A New Level

      I learned responsibility is a duty first to oneself to commit fully to what one says one will do, and having the discipline to live by one’s word. Responsibility makes us trustworthy, reliable and solid. Responsibility means when one commits to something or someone, it is seen through. If things should drastically change and a commitment is broken, then one is upfront and honest to modify the agreement.

      The change I yearned for presented within each part of my day. Implementing organizational procedures, I reduced my hours, served more people, attended seminars and still had time to read and exercise. Within six months, I developed my practice to its full capacity, which has been maintained throughout my career. I met wonderful like-minded colleagues and we gathered for philosophical discussions. To gain clarity, we asked why we do what we do? We had regular mastermind meetings, challenging each other to be better, to serve in more ways. As I grew, so did my practice. I am grateful to Jim Carter and remember fondly and cherish the colleagues I met during the ‘Carter Days.’

      Ask For Help And It Will Appear

      I was delivered into a higher sphere of influence. My study of the works by Dr. John Demartini in the latter part of the Eighties continued to expand my mind: Breakthrough, quantum healing, spiritual healing, speed-reading. I attended DE’s in Atlanta, Sigafoose’s Gathering, “Little Crow,” also known as Ron Gentry. Gentry was an apprentice to an elder in the Choctaw tribe, and lead me through arrowhead and Native American teachings.

      Each of my breakthroughs connected me more intimately with my heart and intuition, guiding me towards yet more lessons for growth. Over this time, I met my current husband Barry, who continues to offer great influence in my life.

      When I was the ready student, the teachers appeared. In the early Nineties, I started attending Seminars, such as Total Solutions, Pure and Powerful, and have continued regular attendance at Parker Seminars since 1990. The seminars I attended early on in my career were most impressionable. Without question, I admit any seminar could have inspired the creative change needed within me. I eagerly ran after my dreams and the vision of my practice.

      Passion For People, Profession And Principle

      The combination of the colleagues I spent time with and the seminars I attended filled my heart and stirred a serious passion to serve my community, as well as the profession. While also being very serious, I certainly have fun while serving both.

      My vocation exists due to my community – specifically, the patients I serve daily. I offer gratitude to patients and the community at large for their support and for providing a wonderful lifestyle and surrounding environment for living. With thanks I give back, maintaining the flow and balance of what comes in with what goes out. If I covet what comes in, the Universal Principle of motion is broken. As B.J. Palmer said, “Motion is Life and Life is Motion.” His thought applies on both a macroscopic and quantum level. Involvement with supporting groups and charities is one way to complete the cycle of giving and receiving.

      The ability to practice relies heavily upon governing bodies and associations. In support of the growth of my profession, I am compelled to serve on СКАЧАТЬ